PSA Varsity Girls 57 – Beaver Country Day 10
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. —The Varsity girls returned from break and put on a show knocking off Beaver Country Day on the road 57-10 Wednesday afternoon. Cecile Lufungula led the Lady Mustangs with 10 points and 3 rebounds. Vega Larru (2 assists & 2 steals), Defne Mumcu (6 rebounds & 3 steals) and Teresa Lopez (2 assists & 2 steals) all added 8 points apiece.  Nina Stanijeic chipped in 4 points and 8 assists for PSA. The Varsity Mustangs moved to 8-3 on the season with the win.
PSA Prep Girls 44 — St. Luke’s 41
BRONX, N.Y. — The PSA Prep Girls traveled to New York to play in the “Mecca Classic” against St. Luke’s and came back home with the win 44-41 to improve to 11-3 on the season.  Athena Thompson led the Lady Mustangs with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals.  Janaya Prince had 8 points, 4 assists, 3 steals and the game sealing layup with 30 seconds left to put PSA up 3.  Tacko Sy added 7 points and 5 rebounds and Tatiana Bell had 3 points and 8 rebounds.  Helin Yoztyruk added 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists as the Lady Mustangs have won their last 5 games.  
PSA Prep  51 – Greens Farm Academy 43
WESTPORT — The Putnam Science Prep Girls went on the road Saturday evening and won over Greens Farm Academy 51-43.  Athena Thompson led the Mustangs with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.  Helin Yoztyurk had 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Tacko Sy had 7 points, 4 rebounds and a block in the win.  Rachel Lynch added 3 points and 7 rebounds for Putnam Science.
PSA Varsity 28 – Virginia Academy 61
BRONX, N.Y. — The PSA Varsity Girls went to play at “The Mecca” in New York Saturday morning and lost to Virginia Academy 61-28.  Defne Mumcu led the Lady Mustangs with 8 points and 7 rebounds and Lahelie Locke had 6 points and 2 rebounds.  Lina Ostos chipped in 4 rebounds as the Varsity Girls fall to 8-4 on the season.

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Putnam Science boys’ team roundup
#2 Putnam Science
#2 PSA 98 – Brewster Academy 72
PUTNAM —  #2 Putnam Science won big at home on Wednesday night over seven-time National Champion Brewster Academy (NH)  98-72.  Ben Ahmed led the Mustangs with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Jaeden Roberts had 12 points and 3 assists.  Tony Williams (3 steals), Jamell Hatchett (5 steals & 3 assists) and Brayson Green (5 rebounds & 4 steals) all scored 11 points apiece in the win.  Luka Lokhmanchuk chipped in 10 points as PSA improved to 22-2 on the season.  
#2 PSA 108 – South Kent 66
PUTNAM —  #2 ranked Putnam Science won big Saturday evening over #19-ranked South Kent 108-66.  Warren Keel didn’t miss a shot and finished with 23 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds and Jaeden Roberts had 19 points and 2 steals in the win.  Tony Williams added 15 points, 5 assists and 3 steals and Ben Ahmed had 14 points and 11 rebounds and 2 steals for PSA.  Adama Tambedou chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks as the Mustangs improve to 23-2 on the season.
PSA Elite has solid week
PSA Elite 108 – Woodstock 60
WOODSTOCK — Putnam Science Elite boys won Tuesday afternoon over Woodstock Select 108-60 on the road. Maksym Shepel led the Mustangs with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Javelle Epps added 16 points and 4 rebounds. Lazarus Mason chipped in with 14 points and 2 assists and Rejus Drevinskas had 12 points and 3 rebounds for PSA. The PSA Elite Boys improves to 18-2 on the season.
PSA Elite 63 – Cats Academy 66
BOSTON — PSA Elite Boys went on the road Thursday afternoon to take on Cats Academy and fell short 66-63. Dominick LaDuca led the Mustangs with 18 points and 4 assists and Javelle Epps had 14 points and 4 rebounds. Lazarus Mason had a double double with 10 points and 10 assists and David Djan added 4 points and 8 rebounds for PSA. Maksym Shepel chipped in 3 points and 9 rebounds as the Mustangs fell to 18-3 on the season.
PSA  Elite 96 – South Kent 73
PUTNAM — The Elite Boys won again at home over South Kent 96-73 to improve to 19-3 on the season. Dominick LaDuca had another big game, scoring 17 points and adding 5 assists in the win. Lazarus Mason had 14 points and 8 assists for Putnam Science. Jude Gonzalez (2 assists) and Javelle Epps (6 rebounds) each scored 13 points apiece.
Varsity Boys 1 in 3:
PSA Varsity 74 – Rectory 70
POMFRET — The Varsity Boys hit some big free throws down the stretch to win on the road over the Rectory School 74–70 in overtime to improve to 8-4 on the season. Stanislaw Nowakowski led the Mustangs with 20 points and 11 rebounds and KJ Stycr had 18 points, 5 assists and 2 steals. Jason Wang added 12 points and 5 rebounds and TJ Espinosa had 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Javier De Castro chipped in 10 points and 2 steals for PSA.
Varsity Boys 68 – Cats Academy 74
PUTNAM — Stanislaw Nowakowski had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead PSA but it wasn’t enough as they lost at home 74-68 to Cats Academy. Javier De Castro had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists for the Varsity Boys.  TJ Espinosa (8 rebounds & 2 assists) and KJ Stycr (5 rebounds & 5 steals) each scored 12 points apiece as the PSA fell to 8-5 on the season.
PSA Varsity Boys 54 – Premier Prep 74
PUTNAM — Varsity Boys lost to Premier Prep (Mass.) Thursday night at home 74-54. TJ Espinosa led the Mustangs with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists as PSA fell to 8-6 on the season. Drake Alvarez (2 assists) and Ryan Sun (3 rebounds) each scored 9 points in the loss. Jacob Wang chipped in 8 points, 4 rebounds and a block.
PSA Varsity Boys 64 – MacDuffie 103
PUTNAM — Varsity Boys battled a strong MacDuffie team Saturday afternoon but lost 103-64. The Mustangs led almost the entire first half but ran out of gas and fell to 8-7 on the season.  Stanislaw Nowakowski led the Mustangs with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks and TJ Espinosa added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.  KJ Stycr added 8 points and 2 steals for the Varsity Boys.

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Putnam High School mid-winter sports roundup
Basketball 
The Annual Clipper Classic tournament showcased both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams’ potential during the winter break of 2024. Although neither team claimed the tournament championship, both demonstrated promising early-season form.
The girls’ team found success by defeating Norwich Tech in their second game, with sophomore Elieana Ionkin earning All-Tournament Team honors. Ionkin remains optimistic about the team’s development, stating they are “working hard on growing as a team.” The Lady Clippers will return to action on Feb. 3 at Tourtellotte Memorial High School for a crucial divisional matchup.
The boys’ team secured a commanding victory in their home opener against Parish Hill and narrowly missed winning the Clipper Classic championship. Freshman guard Camden Kell, also selected to the All-Tournament Team, viewed the tournament as a valuable learning experience. Despite a current 3-7 record, junior forward Nicholas Devlin believes the team is gaining momentum, noting that “the first half of the season taught us some valuable lessons.” The Clippers will host their Senior Night against the Wheeler Lions on Feb. 4.
Wrestling 
The Putnam Wrestling team has been making strides throughout the season, participating in multiple tournaments and showing individual brilliance. At the New Year’s Duals on Dec. 27, they secured their first team win against Somers, with standout performances from Abigail Daniels, Lucas Benoit, and Jacob Olson.
Individual successes continued at the Griswold Invitational on Jan. 18, where Lucas Benoit claimed 1st place in the 215 lb. weight class, and other wrestlers secured impressive placements. The Griswold Tri-State Girls Invitational on Jan. 19 saw Emily Olecki, Hailey Summers, and Abigail Daniels each placing 5th in their respective weight classes.
At the 2025 Whaler Wrestling Tournament in Massachusetts Lucas Benoit took first place in the 215-pound division, beating Colin Maloney of Mt. Hope. In the 120-pound division Jacob Olson was defeated by #1 New Bedford. In the team results, Putnam placed 10th out of 11 teams with 56 points.
Coach Ford highlighted the team’s developmental journey, emphasizing the blend of veteran wrestlers and new talent. “We are continuing to grow every week of the season,” he said, “inching closer to success and gaining momentum for the postseason.”
Cheerleading 
The Winter Cheer team is preparing for an exciting season. In the Jan. 25 competition at Killingly the team placed second out of four teams. Co-Captain Christina Blanchard praised the team’s dedication, “the season is going great and though the team is small everyone is so hard working and is very talented.” Currently performing during boys’ basketball halftime shows, the team is gearing up for the 2025 ECC Competition on Feb. 15 at Waterford High School. Coaches Molly and Alyssa Syren said they are “so proud of this team and how far they’ve come from last year.”
Unified Sports
The Putnam High School Unified Basketball Team is off to a strong start this season. In a recent game Jan. 16 against Woodstock Academy, Coach Johanna Burgason highlighted the team’s composition, “This year’s unified team has lots of returning athletes, as well as some new joining members!”
The team exemplifies exceptional team spirit and sportsmanship, with players demonstrating both skill and enthusiasm. Upcoming matches include home and away games against Killingly on Feb. 6 and 13, respectively. Burgason said, “We are looking forward to more games, teamwork, and fun!”
Dance Team
Midway through the school year, the Putnam Clipper Dance Team is reaching new creative heights. Their first performance at the annual Fall Arts Festival showcased a choreographed routine that captivated the audience.
Team captain Yakelin Gomez expressed optimism about the team’s potential, saying, “Our performance at Fall Arts was one of our many achievements that will be happening throughout the year. There is so much more to come from this group.” Coach Ryan praised the team’s creative development, “he dance team has been killing it this year; they are dipping into their own choreography and getting their creativity flowing.” 
The team is preparing for an end-of-year showcase featuring a diverse range of performances, including full group, small group, duo, and solo dances. 
Team member Kaydence Morris said, “It’s nice that we have our own say of what we do and we get to be in charge of individual groups.”

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