Putnam Science Academy soccer teams collect tie, loss
SOUTH KENT — The Putnam Science Academy Varsity and Prep boys’ soccer teams hit the road Thursday afternoon for a pair of spring season matchups against powerhouse South Kent. Both squads showed heart and grit with the varsity team earned a tie, 3-3 and the Prep team lost 1-0.
In the varsity game, even though they were behind 2-0 early on, the varsity team rallied to secure a 3-3 tie. The pendulum swung back in PSA’s favor as Caio Mussel put the Mustangs ahead early in the second half. Davi Frota’s goal reduced the margin to one after South Kent’s response made it 3-1, and Mario Camacho’s equalizer completed the comeback.
The Mustangs had a difficult battle against an unbeaten South Kent team in the Prep game.
PSA pushed the pace and played strong defense, displaying composure and toughness throughout the 1-0 setback. Raphael Alves, the goalie, made six crucial saves and kept PSA within striking distance, making a significant impact in the net.
Rebecca Townes
Sport Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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PSA baseball team splits doubleheader with Winchendon
PUTNAM — Putnam Science Academy baseball earned a split in Saturday’s doubleheader against Winchendon, exploding for a dominant win in Game 1 before falling in a tight Game 2.
The Mustangs were unstoppable at the plate in the opener, racking up 16 hits in a true offensive clinic. Seven different PSA players had multi-hit games, with Janvier Diaz leading the way by going 3-for-4 with two doubles. Denzel Rincon was locked in as well, finishing 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and four RBIs. Jayson Serrano added to the firepower, going 2-for-4 with a double. The winning score was unavailable.
Game 2 was a much tighter contest, as PSA dropped a 3-2 decision. Left-hander Jayson Serrano got the start on the mound and gave the Mustangs five solid innings, exiting with the game tied at 2-2 before Winchendon pushed across the eventual game-winning run.
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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Honored
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two local students were honored for the fall semester at The University of Alabama: Emily Arters of Brooklyn – dean’s list; Kaylynn Horan of Putnam - Presidents List.
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Club helps camps
The Putnam Rotary Club continued its donations ways recently by making donations to the Friends of Camp Quinebaug and the Windham-Tolland 4-H camp. Shown is Club President Doug Porter with, top: Kevin Fazzina from Camp Q and and above: Heather Logee from the 4-H. Before that the club spent the month of March making donations to local Little Leagues and local service organizations, United Services, NOW, TEEG and NEPS. Donations have also been made to the community dinners program at the Living Faith Methodist Church, Arc Eastern Connecticut and the American Red Cross. According to Porter, more donations are to come. Linda Lemmon photos.
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