Stories from Saturday, March 6, 2021

CLOVERDALE – North Putnam’s boys’ basketball team overcame a hot-shooting Cascade Cadet team with toughness, rebounding and contributions from all players to advance the championship game of the Class 2A Sectional 43 with a 70-59 victory. Despite the Cadets shooting 54 percent (22-of-41) from the field, the resilient Cougars outrebounded Cascade 29-16 and knocked down 17-of-23 free throws to pick up the victory and improve to 17-7 on the season. ...

FRANKFORT – With about five minutes left in the second semifinal of IHSAA Boys’ Basketball Class 3A Sectional No. 25, Greencastle was in a vulnerable spot having seen a 16-point lead dwindle down to just two against Danville. Nine-straight points from Brody Whitaker helped stem the Warrior tide that had been building as a 31-of-38 effort at the free throw line helped the Tiger Cubs into the sectional final with a 66-51 win...

BRAZIL — A Clay County teenager was located safely Saturday night after being reported as missing earlier in the day. Assistant Police Chief Dennis Archer confirmed Baylee Johnson, 13, was reported missing by her family Saturday morning around 10:30...

Local high school students wanting to make a difference in Putnam County, develop leadership skills and learn more about philanthropy are invited to apply for membership on the Putnam County Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Committee. PCCF is accepting applications through 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 at pcfoundation.org...