The Putnam County Pumas captured their own IESA Class 2A eighth-grade volleyball regional, defeating Oglesby Washington 25-17, 25-14 on Thursday. The Pumas (21-3) will play Peoria Christian (20-1) at Peoria Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday for the sectional title.

Putnam County defeated Wethersfield 25-17, 25-10 to capture the Class 2A 7th grade regional championship on its home court on Thursday, March 6. The Pumas (18-5) will play host Peoria Christian (24-0) at 6:30 p.m. Monday for the sectional championship.

The Putnam County Junior High volleyball teams claimed one first place and a second-place finish in the Little Tri-County Conference volleyball tournament.

Both the seventh- and eighth-grade PCJH teams swept little Tri-County Conference championships, finishing undefeated with wins over Henry.

Putnam County Junior High will host a Volley for a Cause night on Thursday, Feb. 6, during its volleyball matches.

Putnam County High School's Blake Baker (gold medal) and Matthews Schennum (bronze) competed in the Special Olympics Region A competition for Basketball Skills at Dixon High School on Saturday.

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.

Putnam County Junior High students competed in the Oglesby Elks Hoop Shoot On Sunday, Dec. 15. First-place winners advanced to the next round of competition with the runners-up serving as alternates.

Putnam County grad Maggie Richetta was one of four players from Sauk Valley Community College named to the Arrowhead All-Conference volleyball team for 2024.