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Joel Angus
By Ron P. Coderre
This week’s sport shout out goes to Nelson “Buzz” King, the former Putnam High School principal. King, who graduated as a Clipper in 1956, was a standout cross country and track star as well as being coach Jim Greenhalgh’s “right hand man.” King also celebrates a birthday today. Happy Birthday, Buzz.
The spring sports season was one of the most successful ever for the Hyde-Woodstock School’s lacrosse team as the stickmen advanced further into the New England tournament than any other team in the school’s history. The Wolfpack advanced after capturing the SENE championship.
The Hyde lacrosse team started postseason competition with a convincing 18-3 victory over conference rival Rocky Hill School in the SENE finals, giving it the impetus needed in advancing to the New England play.
“We’re very proud of what the varsity lacrosse squad accomplished this year,” said Kevin Folan, one of the lacrosse coaches at Hyde. “We hope to continue to build on this success in order to win our own New England championship in the near future.”
The team entered its quarterfinal matchup with energy and determination. In a game that was very evenly matched the Wolfpack emerged victorious, defeating Gould Academy 11-9. In the semifinals Hyde lost to a very talented Dexter School team 13-8, with the winner eventually capturing its third New England championship. Reaching the semifinals was significant for Hyde, as last year they were dropped in the first game of the New England tournament.
The loss in the semis concluded the team’s season with a 12-6 record. The Wolfpack placed a number of players on the SENE All-Conference team. Senior Connor McLaughlin, was the conference player-of-the year and another senior Peter Markham, the conference goalie-of-the-year.
Local Golfers Fare Well In Divisions…
Putnam High School golfer Spencer Salvas, playing as an individual entry in the CIAC Division IV golf competition at Crestbrook Park Golf Club in Watertown, represented the local area with pride as he finished second one stroke of the winning pace. Salvas posted a three over par 74 on the par 71 layout, a single shot behind medalist Nick Harrington of Parish Hill who posted a 73.
The second-place finish allows Salvas to move on to the New England high school championships at Bretwood Golf Club in Keene, N.H., on June 17. He was also accorded Connecticut All-State honors.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School, also playing in the Division IV championships, finished 16th in the field with an aggregate score of 362. Mike Jezierski, the Tigers’ top golfer, finished 10th overall in the individual competition posting a score of 80.
The Killingly Redmen of coach Kevin Marcoux, competing in the Division III Championship at Timberlin Golf Club in Kensington, finished 9th with a team score of 339. The Redmen were paced by the Aitken twins, John and Drew. Drew Aitken finished fourth in the individual competition with a three over par 75 over the par 72 layout. John Aitken was fifth in the field one stroke behind his brother with a 76. The twin brothers, only freshman, earned All-State honors for their performance.
PSA Grad Moving On to College Play…
Joel Angus, who was an integral piece in the success of the 22-8 Putnam Science Academy Mustangs basketball team, recently announced that he’ll attend Division I Stony Brook University on Long Island as a walk-on player in September on a full EOP scholarship.
Last season the 6-foot, 4-inch Angus was the fourth leading scorer for the Scientists of coach Tom Espinosa with 10 points per game, while hauling in 6.1 rebounds per contest. Stony Brook University is an NCAA Division I university that competes in the America East Conference. The Seawolves are coached by former UConn guard Steve Pikiell.
Angus, who is an excellent student, was recruited by several Division I and II schools last season.
Tribute to a Great Lady…
The Tri-Town American Legion senior and junior teams, led by coaches Paul Faucher, Dan Durand, Tyler Smith and John Foucault demonstrated what true sportsmanship is all about when they attended the wake of my mother, Georgette Coderre. The players and coaching staff came through offering condolences to our family attired in their game uniforms. Their presence was duly noted by the family and the hundreds of people in attendance. It was an indication of the values that the coaching staff place on the players, not only on the field but off the field as well as good citizens.
From The Annals Of Putnam
Sports History…
1905: Lineup for the Canadian Athletic league Club: CAC of Putnam: Tetreault 2B, Gireau SS, Dumas LF, Daley CF, Brodeur RF, Cregan 3B, Morse 1B, Morin C, Deloge P. Andems of Grosvenordale: Samlley CF-3B, A. Johnson 3B-P, J. Callahan C, Marcustry SS, Gadbois 1B, Foster 2B, Coderre CF, Murphy LF, Fontaine P, J. Johnson RF, Frudenthal Substitute.
Putnam’s CAC took 2 out of 3 games. CAC record for the year was 17-5 with one tie. Other players throughout the year were: Shaw, Marion, Laroque, D. Magnan, Foley, Pechie, Lizotte, H. Magnan. Deloge, the pitcher, was hired only for the last game of the season. The manager was Rivard. (Information contributed by Willie Zamagni)
RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: You can’t get to second base without taking your foot off of first.