Putnam County, Hall volleyball teams drop openers: Monday’s NewsTribune roundup

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Wethersfield def. Putnam County 25-16, 25-10: Myah Richardson had five digs, four points, four aces, one kill and one block as the Panthers lost a nonconference match in their season opener Monday in Granville.

Eme Bouxsein contributed seven digs, four assists, two points and a kill for Putnam County.

Seneca def. Hall 25-15, 15-25, 25-19: The Red Devils opened the season with a nonconference loss in Seneca.

MEN’S GOLF

At Coal Valley: Illinois Valley Community College shot a 621 to place seventh among 13 teams at the Duane Chanay 36 at Oakwood Country Club.

Illinois Central won with a 579.

Jonathan Cooper led the Eagles as he finished 13th with a 152 (81-71).

Also scoring for IVCC were Jake Delaney (74-81–155), Jayson Nambo (80-76–156) and Cole Park (76-82–158).