Putnam County never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Utopian Academy for the Arts, posting a 48-0 win. The result was nothing new for the War Eagles, who have now won three games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Ethan Whatley was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 78 yards and five TDs on only seven carries.
Whatley was just one part of a punishing run game: Putnam County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Putnam County now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Utopian Academy for the Arts, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Putnam County will challenge rival Towers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Utopian Academy for the Arts is set to square off against their familiar foe Lamar County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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