Basketball Wrap-up
PSA
Mustangs
enjoy 3-win
week
By Ron P. Coderre
Following a disappointing opening season loss to Tilton Academy the Putnam Science Academy Mustangs have moved on, posting three consecutive victories in the past week. All the wins were accomplished in business-like fashion.
The most impressive victory came on Friday, November 21 at Albertus Magnus College in the National Prep Showcase, when the Mustangs produced an eleven-point, 82-71 win over IMG Academy of Florida.
Leading the charge for the Scientists was sophomore 6-foot, 4-inch Hamidou Diallo in another great performance on the young season. Diallo was the top scorer with 21 points, while also corralling seven rebounds. Andrew Robinson, whoís been playing strongly in the early going, contributed 17 points and five boards.
Point guard Kealen Ives ran the show for coach Tom Espinosaís 3-1 Mustangs. He dished out five assists to go along with 14 points and seven caroms. Josh Wallace, who has been a force as the first man off the bench, sparked the Mustangs with 12 points and five boards.
ìThis was a great win for our program. IMG is a very good team and our performance helped us assess just where this team is at this juncture of the season,î said Espinosa.
The Scientists opened the home portion of their schedule Nov. 17 with a convincing 125-94 victory over visiting Coastal Academy of Belmar, N.J. PSA placed six players in double figures, led by a show that had to be witnessed to be appreciated by the 16-year old Diallo, who poured in 39 points from every conceivable angle.
ìDiallo was very good,î said Espinosa. ìDespite the fact that this was a high-scoring affair, he demonstrated just what he means to this team.î
Ives, who was seven-for-eight from three-point range, had 29 points on a spectacular long-range shooting demonstration. The Robinson twins, Andrew (11) and Aaron (10) were solid on both ends of the court. Rounding out the double digit scorers were Wallace with 14 and Dondre Rhoden with 10 markers.
The following evening the Mustangs squared off against Spire Institute of Ohio and came away with another big win, 92-52. The Scientists jumped out to an insurmountable 51-21 halftime advantage and coasted to the win, placing five players in double figures.
Mamadou Diarra paced the quintet of double digit scorers with 17 points as the markers were evenly distributed. He was followed in the scoring parade by Wallace with 16 points, Andrew Robinson with 14 and Aaron Robinson and Diallo with a dozen apiece.
Next up for the Mustangs is a road trip Dec. 1 against Redemption Christian Academy in Massachusetts followed by the Best Western Caisson Shootout in Virginia. The three-day event against some of the best preps in the nation is scheduled to be televised on ESPNU.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Nov. 10
Shane Sweet, 31, Providence Street, Putnam; creating a public disturbance.
Nov. 11
Howard Williams, 45, Powhattan Street, Putnam; third-degree criminal trespass, sixth-degree larceny.
Nov. 12
Tye Trotter, 26, Village Drive, Southbridge; operating under the influence, stop sign violation.
Jordan Espinoza, 23, Prospect Avenue, Danielson; breach of peace, second-degree threatening.
Nov. 14
Justin Leo, 27, Mechanic Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Nov. 15
Chelsea Leverette, 24, Wilkinson Street, Putnam; operating while registration is suspended.
Joel Haines, 27, Laconia Avenue, Putnam; third-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct.
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Planning Commission
The Town of Putnam Planning Commission will hold a meeting on November 24, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. located at the Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Application # 2014-03: The Estate of Peter T. Serafin — Request for a 4 lot subdivision for property located at 641 Five Mile River Road. Town Assessor’s Map 34, Lot 38, consisting of 36.988 acres. Zoned AG-2.
Gerard Cotnoir,
Chairman
Nov. 13, 2014
Nov. 20, 2014
lose opener
By Ron P. Coderre
Putnam Science Academy opened the local basketball season on the road against Tilton Academy in New Hampshire and were dropped by the hosts in a tight contest 87-84.
The Mustangs, who were among the top prep schools in the nation last year, feature an entire new cast of players this season. Learning each other’s ways on the court came slowly in the first half as they fell behind early and trailed Tilton 40-25 at intermission.
The sense of urgency returned when they exited the locker room as they went on a scoring spree, outscoring Tilton 59-47 over the final 20 minutes. The effort fell just short despite four players scoring in double figures and hitting 12 three-point shots from long range.
Leading the offensive attack was 6-foot, 5-inch Andrew Robinson with 18 points, with nine points coming from beyond the arc. Josh Wallace chipped in 17 points, while point guard Kealen Ives and Hamidou Diallo from Queens, N.Y., each contributed 16 markers.
In addition to scoring in double digits, Ives had eight assists and four steals. Robinson posted double digit numbers with 12 rebounds to go with his 18 points. Wallace was strong off the boards with nine caroms to his credit.
Following a pair of home contests, the Mustangs hit the road once again, playing at Albertus Magnus College in the National Prep Showcase against IMG Academy of Florida Nov. 21. They then travel to Massachusetts for a contest with Redemption Christian Academy Dec. 1.