BOYS BASKETBALL: FREE THROWS

FINE PERFORMANCES

⏩ Robert Simmons, Classical Magnet: Finished with a triple-double (59 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists) in a 104-94 overtime win against HMTCA. He added 34 points in a 77-63 loss to Wamogo in what was a battle of undefeated teams.

⏩ Garrett Sattazahn, Wamogo: Scored 33 points in Wamogo’s 59-38 victory over Litchfield, allowing Wamogo to win its first outright Berkshire League title since 1973. He then scored another 33 points as Wamogo beat Classical Magnet 77-63.

⏩ Matt Knowling, East Catholic: Scored 30 points in East Catholic 87-60 win over Tolland.

⏩ D.J. Ransom, Wilcox Tech: Scored 33 points in a 72-55 win over Platt Tech.

⏩ Jamaal Waters, Sacred Heart: Scored 31 points in the Hearts’ 98-50 win over Kennedy.

⏩ Byron Breland III, Hamden Hall: Finished with 30 points in the Hornets’ 79-69 win over Rye (N.Y.).

⏩ Holden Murphy, Berlin: Scored a career-high 39 points in the Redcoats’ 6960 victory over Maloney.

⏩ Gabe Charleston, Cromwell: Scored 31 points in a 80-56 win over Morgan to keep Cromwell undefeated.

⏩ Joey Reilly, East Catholic: Shot 7 of 10 from 3-point range en route to 33 points for East Catholic in a 86-59 win over East Hartford.

QUOTABLE

“The effort we put forward defensively, that’s a championship effort. That is very capable of winning the Shoreline or at least competing for the Shoreline and Division V (championships).”

— Valley Regional coach Kevin Woods following the Warriors’ 42-36 loss to unbeaten Cromwell.