Putnam High Clippers knock off Wheeler, 41-28
N. STONINGTON — The Putnam High boys’ basketball team improved to 2-0 in the division ECC standings after knocking off the Wheeler School, 41-28.
The Clippers separated themselves after a huge 23-0 run to start the second half. Freshman guard T.J. Espinosa led Putnam with a game-high 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals.
Sophomore Camden Kell added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks and senior captain Nick Devlin chipped in 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the win. The Clippers improved to 3-3 on the season.
Last week the Putnam Clippers fell short in the Norwich Tech Winter Classic championship game against Stafford 68-65. Freshman TJ Espinosa led Putnam with a game-high 32 points and added 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Camden Kell added 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists and Nick Devlin chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Also, in the first round of the Norwich Tech Christmas tournament the Clippers won over Norwich Tech 54-38.Freshman guard TJ Espinosa led the Clippers with a game-high 22 points and tied a game high with 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.Senior Nick Devlin had 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a game-high 6 steals for Putnam. Sophomore Camden Kell added 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist and Sam Jackel chipped in a game high 8 rebounds.
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Clippers talk about the next play.
Nick Devlin looks to pass. Courtesy photos.