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.

The Pumas (22-2) advance to the Indian Creek Sectional to face Wethersfield (16-4) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Putnam County High School recently recognized its fall sports senior athletes and parents.