Joel Harvin

Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves had a big night for the War Eagles in their Aug. 28 win over Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves had a big night for the War Eagles in their Aug. 28 win over Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County pounds Hancock Central, improves to 2-0

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Putnam County continued its strong start to the 2026 season, rolling through Hancock Central 55-6 to improve to 2-0 Friday night in Sparta.The War Eagles controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using a balanced rushing attack to build a commanding lead while the defense kept the Bulldogs out...
Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Thomas, War Eagles run past Greene County in season opener

Lance McCurley
Monday, August 24, 2026
With senior running back Elijah Dunn sidelined by an ankle injury, Putnam County needed someone to step up in the backfield Friday night.Junior Kumari Thomas answered the call.Thomas rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, helping lead the War Eagles (1-0) to a 21-0 victory over...
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin enters his fourth season at the helm. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin enters his fourth season at the helm. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County seeks to take next step behind young, hungry roster

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After three seasons hovering around the .500 mark, the Putnam County War Eagles believe they have the pieces in place to take the next step in 2026.Entering his fourth season leading the program, head coach Joel Harvin believes this year’s team brings a different level of excitement and commitment,...
Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles embrace challenging 2026 schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Following a productive June, Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin believes his team is better prepared to face a demanding 2026 schedule.With a committed roster, three consecutive road games to open the season, and a revamped region slate awaiting, Harvin likes the direction his program is headed...
Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 11, 2025
It was recently announced that several players on the Putnam County football team received All-Region honors.The War Eagles had one player earn an individual award, 12 players named to the All-Region team, and four players garnering honorable mentions.“Putnam County was well represented on the...
Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam pounds Greene with ground game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County relied on a strong running game to defeat Greene County 42-15 in the season opener on Aug. 15.The War Eagles (1-0) had two running backs – senior Omarion Butts and sophomore Kumari – who made the biggest impact.
Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Dogs favored over War Eagles in rivalry game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County (1-0) and Morgan County (1-0) will renew their rivalry Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison. Last season, the Dogs defeated the War Eagles 42-28 in a shootout.
Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan, Putnam ready to resume rivalry on gridiron

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Putnam County and Morgan County will meet on the gridiron for the first time since 2021 this Friday in Eatonton. The ‘Dogs lead the all-time series 31-18-1, but the War Eagles have won the last two games by a combined 42-2 score.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin is happy the rivalry is back.
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