Tag: Basketball
Woodland girls still unbeaten through 6
WATERTOWN — When a team beats its opponent, 56-26, one would think the winner played some outstanding defense to contribute to the blowout. Add...
Webber reaches milestone in NHS loss
WATERBURY -- Greyhounds senior captain Jessica Webber became the ninth player in Naugatuck girls' basketball history to reach the coveted mark of 1,000 career points Tuesday night at Holy Cross.
The slashing point guard would have been happy to give up a few of those points in exchange for a victory, but the Greyhounds defense accomplished what it set out to do in spite of the 56-35 loss to Holy Cross.
Hounds can’t find that elusive first win
NAUGATUCK — There are no Christmas gifts in the world of sports; if the Naugy boys want a win, they’re going to have to earn it the hard way.
The Hounds went 0-3 after a 50-59 loss to Holy Cross Tuesday night at home. Head coach Kevin Wesche has been looking for the silver lining in a rocky start to the season, and that lining could be found Tuesday in a 10-point scoring performance in the second half from varsity newcomer Matt Zahornasky, 12 points overall for Warren Buerkle, and an early second-half offensive explosion.
Hawks venture out of NVL, beat Hand
BEACON FALLS — The Hawks got another dominant post performance by Heather Framski, their defense held Daniel Hand to single digits in two of four quarters, and Woodland (5-0, 4-0) won its lone non-league game of the regular season, 52-48, Thursday.
Hand center Ali Birnbaum appeared over-matched against Framski, whose go-to move—a right-handed turn-and-shoot in the paint—was on magnificent display, helping the junior to a game-high 26 points.
Black and Gold rally from 19-point deficit
WOLCOTT — Everybody around Woodland basketball seems to agree—these are the games the Hawks need to win. They just hope the wins come a...
Hounds win again; Webber nears 1,000
WATERBURY — Teams in the Naugatuck Valley League are quickly realizing that the Greyhounds are more than a one-player team. Stopping Jessica Webber, the...
Naugy finds bright spots in Crosby loss
NAUGATUCK — Midway through the second quarter Friday night, Tyler Conklin drove to the hoop, drew contact and converted a layup. The Naugy guard’s...
Woodland girls’ basketball schedule
Record: 13-7 overall, 12-7 NVL
Dec. 10 at Wilby (Wilby HS) W 43-39
Dec. 11 at Seymour (Seymour HS) W 64-37
Dec. 15 vs. Crosby W 64-37
Dec....
Woodland boys’ basketball schedule
Record: 8-12 overall, 7-12 NVL
Dec. 17 at Crosby (Crosby HS) L 75-49
Dec. 18 at Wolcott (Wolcott HS) W 51-49
Dec. 22 vs. Watertown W 61-50
Dec....
Naugatuck girls’ basketball schedule
Record: 8-12 overall, 7-12 NVL
Dec. 10 vs. Torrington L 65-35
Dec. 11 at Sacred Heart (Sacred Heart Alumni Hall) L 36-35
Dec. 15 vs. Watertown W...
