Jmari Greene

Putnam County boys basketball senior Jmari Greene (center) recently signed a letter of intent to play for Andrew College. CONTRIBUTED

Greene signs to play at next level

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Putnam County senior Jmari Greene is taking the next step in his basketball journey, officially signing a letter of intent to play at Andrew College.

Putnam County senior guard Tamaud Woodson (0) scored a team-high 26 points in the War Eagles' second-round win over Dublin. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dublin's luck runs out against War Eagles in second round

Lance McCurley

Monday, March 2, 2026

The No. 6 seed Putnam County boys basketball team (23-7) showed no signs of slowing down, cruising past No. 11 Dublin in the second round of the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs on Feb. 28. The War Eagles dominated the Fighting Irish (9-22), advancing to the Elite Eight with a 79-50 win.

Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam's Greene reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Putnam County’s Jmari Greene recently surpassed a significant milestone in his high school basketball career. The senior War Eagle scored his 1,000th point Dec. 9 in a 76-49 home win over Jasper County.Greene entered the game against the Hurricanes just seven points shy of reaching quadruple digits.

junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Following a successful 2024-25 season, several Putnam County boys basketball players earned All-Region honors. Four War Eagles players were selected for the All-Region team, with five others recognized on the honorable mention list.

Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

From Sweet to Elite: War Eagles blaze their way through first two playoff rounds

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

“Two down, three to go” is what Putnam County basketball coach Patrick Marshall said after his team defeated Central Macon and Commerce in the first two rounds of the Class A Division I playoffs.

Putnam sophomore J’mari Greene (3) was named to the All-Region Second Team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

PCHS basketball players earn postseason honors

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Following the 2023-24 season, Putnam County High School’s (PCHS) basketball teams had several players earn All-Region honors. Neither team made the Class AA state playoffs, but the region’s coaches voted on the postseason awards last week.

“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

War Eagles knock off rivals Greene, Morgan

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Putnam County boys’ basketball team remains undefeated after knocking off rivals Greene County (80–76) and Morgan County (70-55) this past weekend, giving the War Eagles a 6-0 record.

Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

War Eagles soaring with wins over Jasper, Greene

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Putnam County boys’ basketball added two more wins against Jasper County and Greene County last week. The War Eagles enter this week at 4-0 with two more chances for wins this upcoming weekend. They’ll host two home games, starting Friday against Greene County and Saturday with Morgan County.

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