Weather Permitted

Cold weather and precipitation has prevented many of the local teams from getting outside to practice so far, but things cleared up long enough for the North Putnam baseball team to get a scrimmage in against North Montgomery on Friday. The Cougars were still shaking off rust, but the competition reinforced one thing: Spring is officially here. New North Putnam baseball coach Phil Webster (dark clothes) instructs the Cougars' defense during a meeting on the mound in the first inning.Banner Graphic/GRANT WIEMAN)

Senior Jake Haste stretches to haul in a throw during infield drills prior to the start of the scrimmage against the Chargers. (Banner Graphic/GRANT WIEMAN)