Putnam County Football 2026

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,...
War Eagle seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams are confident this could be the season the program finally breaks through. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagle seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams are confident this could be the season the program finally breaks through. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Higher expectations': War Eagle seniors believe this team can break through

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Putnam County War Eagles have been knocking on the door in recent seasons, reaching the playoffs but falling in the opening round each year.Seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams believe this could be the year the program finally breaks through.Both players have played important roles during...
Putnam County defensive end Elijah Dunn (3) rushes the passer during the team’s padded camp in Eatonton on July 16. JCVISUALS/Contributed

Putnam County defensive end Elijah Dunn (3) rushes the passer during the team’s padded camp in Eatonton on July 16. JCVISUALS/Contributed

War Eagles wrap up camp, prepare for preseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Putnam County enters preseason practice with a sense of momentum after what head coach Joel Harvin described as one of the program’s most productive summers in recent years.The War Eagles began the GHSA’s heat acclimatization this week, the final step before preseason camp officially ramps up.
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