Putnam Clippers see tourney run come to an end
LEDYARD — The Putnam Clippers saw their ECC Tournament run come to an end Feb. 27, falling to Ledyard 63-47 on the road in the quarterfinals.
Ledyard controlled the tempo from the outset, shooting the ball efficiently and dominating the boards to keep Putnam from generating second-chance opportunities. Despite the loss, the Clippers found success from beyond the arc, knocking down 10 three-pointers to stay within striking distance for much of the contest.
Freshman TJ Espinosa turned in a strong all-around performance to lead Putnam with 16 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Senior Nick Devlin added 11 points and six rebounds, while sophomore Theo Buzanoski contributed 9 points along with two assists and two steals.
With the loss, Putnam’s record moves to 11-9 on the season. The Clippers will now turn their attention to the CIAC State Tournament, which begins March 7, as they look to extend their season on the state stage.
Earlier, last week The Plainfield Panthers escaped with a thrilling 66-65 victory over the Putnam Clippers, capturing the 2026 ECC Division 4 title in dramatic fashion. Senior Nick Devlin led the way for the Clippers with a dominant performance, pouring in 25 points while grabbing 11 rebounds. Freshman standout TJ Espinosa added 23 points, along with nine assists and seven rebounds in an impressive all-around effort. Putnam closed the regular season with an 11-8 record.

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Espinosa shoots a three pointer over the defender and Devlin looks to shoot  

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