Lamar County Upsets Putnam County for Region 4-A Division I Championship

Barnesville, GA – The Lamar County Lady Trojans secured a 56-54 upset victory over the Putnam County Lady War Eagles in the Region 4-A Division I championship game on February 20, 2026, at Eatonton. The Eatonton Messenger reported on the game.

Game Recap

The win was a reversal of the teams’ regular-season matchup, where Putnam County dominated with a 70-56 victory on January 28, 2026. MaxPreps documented the earlier contest.

Putnam County started strong, leading 17-11 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 33-24 by halftime. Strong guard play from Journey Waller and Jaydah Baker helped Putnam control the pace and force turnovers.

However, Lamar County mounted a significant comeback in the third quarter, outscoring Putnam County 14-5. This surge tied the game at 38 heading into the final quarter. The Lady Trojans’ defensive intensity slowed Putnam’s offense, forcing tough shots and turnovers.

In a close final frame, Lamar County outlasted Putnam County by a narrow margin, scoring 18 points to Putnam’s 16 to secure the 56-54 victory.

Key Players

Ella Bleu Leverett of Lamar County recorded a double-double. Ja’Ziyah Foster and Makayla Watts led the Lady Trojans in scoring with 12 points each. Prep Girls Hoops provided player details.

Journey Waller and Jaydah Baker were key players for Putnam County.

Playoff Outlook

Putnam County defeated Jasper County 69-15 on February 19, 2026, to advance to the region championship. Despite the loss, Putnam County entered the Class A Division I playoffs as the No. 8 overall seed and hosted No. 25 Chattooga on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A win would have secured a second-round home game against either No. 9 Fannin County or No. 24 Pepperell.