Putnam and Purcell finish 1-2 at OVC XC Championship Meet
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Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Track & FieldAt the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Championship Meet in West Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Ian Putnam secured first place with a time of 15:28. His teammate, JJ Purcell, followed closely in second at 15:49, helping Portsmouth place all three of its runners on the First-Team All-OVC list. The team, which also featured Reid Click with a time of 17:00, contributed to Portsmouth's strong showing. In the girls race, Ryan Purcell finished second at 20:15, while Fairland claimed the team title with 33 points, having five runners in the top ten. The event highlighted both individual and team performances among the top runners in the conference.
- •Ian Putnam wins OVC Championship with a time of 15:28.
- •JJ Purcell finishes second, helping Portsmouth secure top positions.
- •Ryan Purcell places second in the girls race at 20:15.
- •Fairland wins the team title with 33 points and five top-ten finishers.
- •Portsmouth has all three boys runners on the First-Team All-OVC list.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — OVC XC Meet: PHS' Putnam, JJ Purcell go 1-2; R. Purcell finishes second for Trojans
"WEST PORTSMOUTH — One only has to utter the name 'Putnam' to know that greatness will be coming shortly down the line. The latest display of running excellence within a family that seems almost robotic in its ability to churn out exceptional high-class running talents, Portsmouth's Ian Putnam made another statement at the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Championship Meet. Putnam's time of 15:28 ...
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