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Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam football player commits to South Carolina, reunites with brother

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore has found his next college home at South Carolina. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound defensive back will enroll at South Carolina next semester with three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting and playing just one season at Tennessee Tech.
Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Faith and family fuel War Eagles’ Beasley

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Putnam County football assistant coach Beau Beasley is a busy individual. When he’s not coaching, he is teaching weight training at Putnam County Middle School, administering to the youth at his church, or being a devoted father and husband.
Putnam County will face Toombs County on Friday, Nov. 11 in the first-round of the Class AA playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County will face Toombs County on Friday, Nov. 11 in the first-round of the Class AA playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles run all over Washington County

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 11, 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) tries to avoid a Glenn Hills defender while a pack of War Eagles rush to the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4) tries to avoid a Glenn Hills defender while a pack of War Eagles rush to the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles looking for ‘consistency’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Last year, Putnam County High School (PCHS) football enjoyed one of the best seasons in its long-and-storied history. In Shaun Pope’s fourth season at the helm, the War Eagles went 12-1 overall, tying a program record for most wins in a single season.
Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: Peters primed to ‘exceed expectations’ for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters is primed to have a breakout senior campaign. Last season, he mainly split carries with Cedrion Brundage, who rushed for over 1,000 yards. Peters still had an impressive junior year, rushing for 463 yards on 53 attempts with 10 touchdowns.
Jalon Kilgore thanks his parents, friends, family and coaches were coming to his commitment ceremony. STAFF/Lance McCurley

Jalon Kilgore thanks his parents, friends, family and coaches were coming to his commitment ceremony. STAFF/Lance McCurley

Beamer Bound: Kilgore to Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Eatonton, Ga. — Putnam County’s Jalon Kilgore has made his college decision.  The 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety committed to the University of South Carolina on Wednesday. According to the 247Sports Composite, Kilgore is ranked the No. 442 overall player and the No. 43 safety.
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