#1 Putnam Science Academy is still hot
BRAINTREE, Mass. — #1 Putnam Science Academy (PSA) continues to play well as they knocked off Brewster Academy for the second time this season 92-74. Parrish Edmond led PSA with 17 points and Jaeden Roberts had 13 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds. Warren Keel added 11 points and 3 assists and Brayson Green had 10 points and 7 rebounds for the Mustangs. Tony Williams (3 assists), Jamias Ferere (4 rebounds) and Abdou Yadd (4 rebounds) all scored 9 points apiece to help PSA improve to 25-2 on the season.
SOUTH KENT — Parrish Edmond scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the #1 ranked Mustangs to a 72-66 hard fought road win over South Kent Wednesday night. Ben Ahmed had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks and Brayson Green had 10 points and 11 rebounds for PSA. Tony Williams added 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals and Jamell Hatchett chipped in 8 points and 4 rebounds. Abdou Yadd also helped Putnam Science to move to 26-2 on the season by scoring 7 points and grabbing 3 rebounds.
PROVIDENCE — #1 ranked Putnam Science improved to 28-2 on the season after beating Fort Erie (Canada) Thursday 78-67 at the National Prep School Invitational. Parrish Edmond had another great game with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals and Ben Ahmed had 12 points and 5 rebounds in the win. Adama Tambedou added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Abdou Yadd (3 rebounds) and Tony Williams (4 rebounds) each chipped in with 8 points apiece.
Elite boys
PUTNAM — The Elite boys won their 20th game of the season 108-83 knocking off visiting Hoosac School. Dominick LaDuca led the Mustangs with 25 points (seven 3’s) and 4 assists and Javelle Epps had 20 points and 3 rebounds. Jude Gonzalez added 14 points and Lazarus Mason had 12 points and 5 assists for PSA. David Djan chipped in 6 points and 6 rebounds.
PUTNAM — The Elite boys’ team won big Monday night over Moses Brown (RI) 87-68 to improve to 21-5 on the season. Octavius Wheeler led the Mustangs with 23 points and 5 steals and Javelle Epps had 20 points and 3 rebounds. Lazarus Mason added 18 points and 4 assists and David Djan had 7 points and 7 rebounds in the win.
SOUTH KENT — Octavius Wheeler had 27 points and 6 assists to lead the PSA Elite boys to a 100-71 road win over South Kent on Wednesday. Dominick LaDuca had 18 points and 4 assists and Jude Gonzalez had 12 points and 3 assists for PSA in the win. Chris Young added 12 points and Jacob Wang chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds to help the Mustangs move to 22-5 on the season.
Varsity boys have great week, 3-0
OAKDALE — TJ Espinosa sparked the PSA Varsity boys Monday with a big road win over St. Thomas More 51-50. Espinosa had 22 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists and Jacob Wang had 11 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Zuko Ntshikila added 7 points and 5 rebounds and Gabe Vicente chipped in 8 rebounds. Putnam Science Varsity Boys moves to 10-8 on the season.
WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Javier De Castro had a huge second half and finished the game with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 steals to lead PSA Varsity boys to a 52-48 win Wednesday over Wilbraham & Monson. TJ Espinosa added 16 points and 8 rebounds and Drake Alvarez added 10 points in the win to help the Mustangs move to 11-8 on the season. Craig Jonhera added 8 rebounds and 4 steals and Jason Wang had 4 points and 4 rebounds.
PUTNAM — TJ Espinosa had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Varsity boys to an 86-43 home win over Mount St. Charles. Drake Alvarez added 15 points and 2 steals and Jason Wang had 10 points and 8 rebounds for PSA. Gabriel Vicente added 9 points and 8 rebounds and Angle Sienturer chipped in 7 points and 7 rebounds as the Mustangs move to 12-8 on the season.
Varsity girls have 2-0 week
PUTNAM — The Varsity girls lost a tough game at home 51-32 to Scituate High to drop to 9-5 on the season. Altinai Touchteau led the Lady Mustangs with 12 points and Defne Mumcu added 10 points and 6 rebounds. The Varsity Girls play again Monday vs Hoosac starting at 3:30.
PUTNAM — The Varsity girls won Monday at home over the Hoosac School 52-38. Lehelie Joseph-Lockel led the Lady Mustangs with 14 points and 4 steals to help PSA improve to 10-5 on the season. Adut Tour (8 rebounds) and Vega Larru (2 assists) each scored 12 points apiece for Putnam Science. Defne Mumcu added 10 rebounds and Ayca Kazak chipped in 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the win.
Prep girls have tough road trip
HUDSON, Ohio — The Lady Mustangs traveled to Ohio for the NERR national showcase for the weekend and lost Friday to Orangeville Prep 60-49. Isil Koksal led PSA with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals and Rachel Lynch added 10 points and 4 rebounds. Tatiana Bell chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds as the Lady Mustangs fall to 13-4 on the season.
HUDSON, Ohio — Spire Academy gave the PSA Mustangs their second loss of the trip 60-49 to fall to 13-5 on the season. Valentina Vrcan led the Prep girls with 11 points and Kate Lipatova had 10 points and 7 rebounds in the loss. Janaya Prince added 8 points, 3 assists and 3 steals.
HUDSON, Ohio — The Lady Mustangs lost on Sunday 52-41 to Kings Christian to finish the trip 0-3. Janaya Prince had a big game with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals and Kate Lipatova had 6 points and 8 rebounds for PSA. Tacko Sy added 6 points and Valentina Vrcan chipped in 6 points and 2 rebounds. Key players were missing for PSA due to injuries over the weekend as they fell to 13-6.
PUTNAM — The Prep girls ended their three-game losing streak with a big home win over the Hoosac School 51-38. Valentina Vrcan led the Lady Mustangs with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and Kate Lipatova had 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Janaya Prince added 8 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds and Tatiana Bell chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists as PSA moved to 14-6.
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Local standout Theriaque commits to Univ. of New Haven
Lucas Theriaque, a versatile athlete from Woodstock Academy, has committed to and enrolled at the University of New Haven.
His former coach at Putnam Science Academy (PSA), Mook Zimmerman, said: “I was very happy for Lucas. But it was definitely deserving! Lucas is a very good athlete and even better kid. I couldn’t be more excited for him. Lucas is in love with the weight room, and they have a great strength and conditioning program there.”
The coach added: “Lucas came in, did what he was supposed to do; went where he was supposed to go. He sat in the front in the meetings; led by example. Just a hard-working kid.”
Theriaque’s’ adaptability on the field is noteworthy, according to the coach. “He can play five different positions and be effective. His discipline and willingness to learn will get him a long way.”
Zimmerman added Theriaque’s commitment, “means a lot. It means a lot to any of our student-athletes to better their education and athletic careers. That’s what we’re about here at PSA, getting our student-athletes the exposure, player development, and opportunity!”
Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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Theriaque. Photo by Rebecca Townes
Joan Louise Winterbottom
THOMPSON — Joan Louise Winterbottom, 73, of Thompson, died peacefully on Jan. 26, 2025.
She was born on March 18, 1951, in Quincy, Mass., to the late Louis J. and Evelyn M. (DiNatale) Kensta.
Joan was an oncology nurse for Mass General Brigham for many years.
She loved to play the cello, weaving and dogs.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband John E. Winterbottom. She leaves her sisters Monica Vander Baan and Katherine Abelson; her brother John Louis Kensta.
Services will be private. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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Wed. Feb. 12
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council presents Art Guild Inspirations, works by the members of the Art Guild Northeast in the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex through March.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Arts @ the Library will present “Journeys’ by Wendy Forbes through the month of February. Display case: Pottery Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by Christine Tanson.
Presentation/Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Edwin Way Teale Artist-in-Residence Program--- Trail Wood Reflections exhibit will begin with readings and presentations by the artists at 3 at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road. The exhibit runs through March 8. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Feb. 15
Black History Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present, at 12:30 p.m., “The Remarkable Women of the Six Triple Eight,” the only all-black, all-female unit to be sent overseas in WWII. Presented by Melodye Whatley. Snow date Feb. 22.
Camp Games
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is having a “Camper Game Day” for boys and girls, ages 6-12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, games, crafts, more. Bring appropriate clothes to be outdoors. $25 per child. Register by Feb. 10: 860-974-3379.
Fund-raiser Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Relay for Life will hold a Murder Mystery & Italian Dinner fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall on Providence Street. $10 adults; $5/child. Pay online or pay at the door. RSVP: https://forms.gle/tkEnK5KNyPeq7zzk9. 860-576-5328.
Sun. Feb. 16
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials available. Early bird discounts end Feb 29.
Black History Presentation
POMFRET --- Dr. Jennifer Rycenga will present a program “Schooling the Nation. The Legacy of Prudence Crandall’s Black Students” at 4 p.m. at the parson Lodge at Pomfret School. It is sponsored by The Last Green Valley, the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Gary Ralls Youth Branch, the Prudence Crandall Museum, the Pomfret Historical Society, The Christ Church in Pomfret and Pomfret School. For info/rsvp:
Thur. Feb. 20
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 to 3:30 in the Municipal Complex, Conference room 109. To sign up, go to ctblood.org/drives and use sponsor code C114.
Fund-raiser Bartenders
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Democratic Town Committee will hold a Celebrity Bartenders Night fund-raiser for IHSP starting at 5:30 at the Montana Nights Axe.
Sat. Feb. 22
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present an Owl Walk at 7 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sauna Program
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury will present “A Sauna Journey” at 1 p.m. in the Finnish Hall, 76 N. Canterbury Road. Free. Open to the public.
Sun. Feb. 23
Pasta Dinner Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting a pasta dinner fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Eat in or take out. $15 tickets available at: Knights of Columbus, Paws Cat Shelter (74 School St.), and Joseph Jewelers (153 School St.) Walk-ins welcome. For more info or to make a monetary donation: 860-315-1228.
Tues. Feb. 25
‘Lights Out’
POMFRET --- “Light Pollution and its Impacts on Our Green Spaces” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Lecture by Craig Repasz, chair and co-founder of Lights Out. Registration requested but not required. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Sat. March 1
Bulky Waste Collection
The Town of Putnam will hold a bulky waste/scrap metal/appliance/mattress/electronics collect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the POMFRET Transfer Station on Nora Lane (off 101 near Paquette's Electric). For Putnam residents only – bring driver’s license or other proof of residency. You must unload yourself – bring your own labor.
Sat. March 8
Art Heist
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will host an Art heist from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Montgomery Ward building downtown. Tickets limited. Putnamctartscouncil.com.
Day of Prayer
DANIELSON --- The Danielson United Methodist Church, 9 Spring St., will be holding a World Day of Prayer service written by Christian Women of the Cook Islands. The program starts with an ethnic luncheon at noon, followed by the service of scripture and song around the theme, "I Made You Wonderful".
Mon. March 10
Probate Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Council on Aging will present a Free Senior Forum featuring Probate Judge Gabrielle Labonte at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, conference room 109.
Tues. March 11
Green Team Film
POMFRET --- Pomfret Green Team film, “Breaking Boundaries – The Science of Our Planet,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Registration requested but not required. Free admission. Free popcorn. 860-928-4948.
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