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Putnam County wins IESA Class 2A eighth-grade volleyball regional championship

Pumas will play at Peoria Christian for sectional title

The Putnam County Pumas captured their own IESA Class 2A eighth-grade egional, defeating Oglesby Washington 25-17, 25-14 on Thursday, March 13. The Pumas (21-3) will play Peoria Christian (20-1) at Peoria Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday with the winner advancing to the state tournament on Friday, March 21 at Auburn High School. The Putnam County seventh-graders loss to Peoria Christian in the sectional championship at Peoria.

The Putnam County Pumas captured their own IESA Class 2A eighth-grade volleyball regional championship, defeating Oglesby Washington 25-17, 25-14 on Thursday, March 13. The Pumas (21-3) will play Peoria Christian (20-1) at Peoria Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at sectional with the winner advancing to the state tournament on Friday, March 21 at Auburn High School. The Putnam County seventh-graders lost to Peoria Christian in the sectional championship at Peoria. (Photo provided)

By Kevin Hieronymus
Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL