Putnam County sixth-graders win Oglesby Holy Family Tournament

January 12, 2025 at 2:52 pm CST

The Putnam County Pumas sixth-grade basketball team defeated Mendota Holy Cross 29-20 to capture the Oglesby Holy Family on Saturday, finishing undefeated. Team members are (front row, from left) Liam Judd, Wyatt Rue, Mylo Mertel, Jacob Borri, Hans Frund and Sean King; and (back row) Hudson Heiberger, Marshall Holocker, Liam Askeland, Coach TJ Askeland, Coach Mike Borri, Michael Padilla, Eli Schrowang, Jace Newsome, Denny Long and Mason King. — The Putnam County Pumas sixth-grade basketball team defeated Mendota Holy Cross 29-20 to capture the Oglesby Holy Family Tournament on Saturday, finishing undefeated. Team members are (front row, from left) Liam Judd, Wyatt Rue, Mylo Mertel, Jacob Borri, Hans Frund and Sean King; and (back row) Hudson Heiberger, Marshall Holocker, Liam Askeland, Coach TJ Askeland, Coach Mike Borri, Michael Padilla, Eli Schrowang, Jace Newsome, Denny Long and Mason King. (Photo provided by PCJH)

The Putnam County Pumas sixth-grade basketball team defeated Mendota Holy Cross 29-20 to capture the Oglesby Holy Family Tournament on Saturday, finishing undefeated.

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Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986. He previously was sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and was a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals' magazine. He is a 2021 inductee into the IBCA Hall of Fame (Media) and a 2023 inductee into the Shaw Media Illinois Valley Hall of Fame as "Distinguished Media."