With the regular season completed and all eyes on the Class 2A Sectional 44 at Greencastle next week, the North Putnam boy's basketball team finds itself in good shape to make a run.

The Cougars, coached by Vincent Brooks, ended the regular season 14-9 and open the sectional against Cloverdale (2-21) Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Greencastle. North Putnam has defeated the Clovers twice this season. 

"We are excited for the tournament and are looking forward to playing again in the McAnally Center next week," Brooks told The Putnam County Post.

The Cougars fared well earlier this season in McAnally, winning the Putnam County Tournament. The county tournament was part of a series of strong performances as of 

The Cougars finished the second half of the season strong, going 11-2 in 2024.

North Putnam has won 10 of its last 12, but suffered a 44-37 setback in the regular season finale against North Montgomery. 

Brooks said a major reason for the success in the new year has to do with the leadership from his seniors. 

"Our senior leadership, on and off the court, has been the biggest reason for our success this year. Regardless of the outcome of any future game, I couldn't be more proud of our seniors," Brooks said. 

With that said, he wants to win a sectional and said there are a few things North Putnam must do to have an opportunity to cut down the nets at Greencastle again. 

"In order to have any level of success in the sectional, we will have to demonstrate great discipline in our offensive and defensive fundamentals," Brooks said.