High School Basketball Roundup: Exciting Matchups Last Night

In Danbury, the local team faced off against Hamden in a thrilling game that ended with a score of 63-57. Danbury surged ahead early with 15 points in the first quarter, while Hamden closed the gap with a stronger second quarter. However, Danbury managed to maintain their lead with consistent scoring from players like Khalil Tolliver, who racked up 17 points, and Trenton Fraser, contributing 13 points. Hamden’s James Jackson and Germone Barnes each scored 13 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the home team’s advantage.

Meanwhile, in Darien, the boys’ basketball team edged out Guilford with a final score of 68-64. Guilford’s Noah Young was outstanding, scoring 33 points and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. However, Darien’s Jake Blythe led the scoring with 24 points, helping secure the win in a closely contested match.

In the matchup between E.O. Smith and Avon, E.O. Smith took home the victory with a score of 70-62. E.O. Smith’s Cameron Belanger was a key player, putting up 25 points, and Joey Baker also contributed significantly with 14 points.

Seymour had a dominant performance against Derby, winning decisively, 82-20. Seymour’s Joey Carrafiello led all scorers with 30 points, showing an impressive display of skill.

In another exciting match, Staples managed to conquer Xavier with a score of 73-61. Staples’ Dhilan Lowman was on fire, scoring 21 points and helping his team secure the win.

Lastly, Tolland faced Bristol Central in a competitive game, finishing with a score of 70-61. Ben Russell was a standout for Tolland with 20 points, leading his team to their first victory of the season.

These matches showcased the talent and competitive spirit of high school basketball, and fans are eagerly looking forward to the next round of games!