DJ Bland

Bland (81) is set to be a dynamic player for the Bulldogs in 2023. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam’s Bland balling for the Bulldogs

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 7, 2023

After putting up numbers on both sides of the ball during his senior year of high school, former Putnam County athlete DJ Bland is ready to utilize his skills at the next level.

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

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.

DJ Bland (4) takes a 77-yard jet sweep to the house, which was Putnam’s final score of the lop-sided 44-0 victory. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bland pushes Putnam past Josey

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Putnam County’s DJ Bland had a big night in a 40-0 win over Josey High on Friday at Al Reaves Field. The senior wide receiver hauled in a team-high four receptions for 96 yards and two TDs. Bland also led the War Eagles in rushing yards, racking up 76 and a score on one attempt.

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

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.

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