Man arrested for OUI,
damaging Rotary Park
PUTNAM — A Putnam man was arrested April 6 after Putnam Police officers stopped him.
Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace said the Putnam police officers were in Riverfront Commons on an unrelated incident when they were flagged down by an individual reporting an intoxicated driver in the parking lot.  Officers initiated a traffic stop on Massicotte Circle and the vehicle continued across Kennedy Drive and into Rotary Park, causing damage to the lawn.
Officers said Tyler Roussin, 27, of Woodstock Avenue was stopped and they saw “indicators of impairment.” He did not complete the Standardized Field Sobriety Test to “standard” and was charged with operating under the influence and third-degree criminal mischief.

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 PSA soccer opens spring season with losses to Hoosac
Shows promise on defense
PUTNAM — Putnam Science Academy boys’ soccer teams kicked off its spring season this past week with tough matchups against Hoosac, resulting in a 2-0 loss for the Prep team and a 3-1 loss for the Varsity squad. Despite the outcomes, head coach Christopher Steele saw encouraging signs from both teams, especially considering it was their first game action since November 11.
“I think losing about seven players, we adjusted well,” Steele said. “The new players, along with some guys moving up from Varsity, really stepped up.”
PSA’s Prep team held Hoosac scoreless through the first half before conceding twice in the second. Mario Camacho stood out with a solid performance, anchoring the team’s efforts throughout the match.
For the Varsity side, Adria Bartomeu impressed with his play as they too held Hoosac scoreless through most of the first half. Defensive organization has been a bright spot for both squads, with Steele noting a pattern of going into halftime tied or even in most games.
“The positives are that we’ve gone into halftime 0-0 in almost all of our matches,” Steele said. “Defensively, we’ve played very well. Now we just need to sharpen our attack so we can start finishing chances.”
As both teams continue to find their rhythm after a long layoff, Steele remains confident. “Overall, I thought both teams played well this week,” he added. “There’s a lot to build on.”
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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PSA baseball shuts out top-ranked Winchendon
PUTNAM — In what head coach Andrew Hetu called a “huge win,” Putnam Science Academy’s baseball team made a statement Tuesday with a gritty 1-0 victory over powerhouse Winchendon.
“It was an official score against a top program that we try to emulate,” Hetu said. “It was a huge win that showed great character and resilience as a team. We needed this one!”
The victory was powered by lights-out pitching and a clutch moment at the plate. John Devine, a Central Connecticut State University commit, was nearly untouchable on the mound, throwing six scoreless innings and keeping Winchendon’s bats silent with electric stuff.
“John is a bulldog,” Hetu said. “We have a chance to beat anyone when he’s pitching. He’s a tremendous competitor, and he showed that tonight. He wanted to go longer, but it’s early in the season and cold out.”
Janvier Diaz came on in relief in the seventh and sealed the win with a dominant inning of his own. The flame-throwing righty brought energy and heat, lifting the team’s momentum heading into the final frame.
The lone run of the game came off the bat of Emil Rodriguez, who delivered a game-winning RBI with two strikes, capping off a hard-fought win over one of the region’s most respected teams.
With a performance like this, PSA baseball has officially put the rest of the competition on notice.
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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