Tamarion Peters

Former Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters represents the War Eagles as a team captain last season before the start of their home matchup against Oconee County, LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters represents the War Eagles as a team captain last season before the start of their home matchup against Oconee County, LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Peters primed for freshman season at GMC

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Earlier this year, Putnam County’s Tamarion Peters signed to play football at Georgia Military College. The former War Eagles’ running back is now enrolled at GMC in Milledgeville. Peters is also preparing for his upcoming freshman campaign as the Bulldogs recently started fall camp.
Putnam County wide receiver DJ Bland (4) eyes down a Laney defender while trying to gain yardage downfield in a win on Friday, Oct. 28. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County wide receiver DJ Bland (4) eyes down a Laney defender while trying to gain yardage downfield in a win on Friday, Oct. 28. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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FOOTBALL: War Eagles run all over Washington County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Putnam County seniors Jalon Kilgore and Tamarion Peters rushed for over 300 yards and three TDs in a 26-13 win over Washington County during a Thursday night tilt. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but a referee shortage in the GHSA moved it up a day.
Kilgore (23) shakes off a defender after he prances into the end zone for an eightyard TD. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kilgore (23) shakes off a defender after he prances into the end zone for an eightyard TD. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Kilgore’s four TDs powers Putnam past Glenn Hills

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Putnam County senior Jalon Kilgore had a career night last Thursday in a 48-6 win over Glenn Hills. The South Carolina commit scored four TDs, powering the War Eagles to victory over the Spartans.
Quarterback Branan Griffin hands the ball off to Tamarion Peters in a game earlier this season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Quarterback Branan Griffin hands the ball off to Tamarion Peters in a game earlier this season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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FOOTBALL: War Eagles win with third straight shutout

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Putnam County War Eagles are rolling. After losing to Oconee County on Sept. 2, they’re now riding a four-game winning streak and haven’t been scored on in the last three. Putnam County (5-1, 2-0 Region 4-2A) closed out the month on Sept.
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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FOOTBALL: War Eagles pound Bulldogs in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Putnam County opened 2022 region play with a massive home victory over Butler this past Friday. The War Eagles (3-1, 1-0 Region 4-AA) pounded the Bulldogs 44-0 at Al Reaves Field. “We cleaned up some things, but honestly, we’ve still got to get better.
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

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FOOTBALL: Peters leads War Eagles in Jasper County rout

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Putnam County got back in the win column Friday with a 42-13 victory over Jasper County. The War Eagles’ offensive explosion was led by senior running back Tamarion Peters, who recorded a hat trick, rushing for three touchdowns and a total of 126 yards. Peters averaged 9.
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