Recap: Goodwin Tech Gladiators vs. Cheney RVT Beavers
This season hasn't been kind to the Goodwin Tech Gladiators, who are still winless after their seventh contest. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 30-26 defeat to they on Tuesday. The match was a 15-15 toss-up at halftime, but they was outscored by Cheney RVT in the second.
Cheney RVT got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Trinity Hazel out in front who scored 18 points along with three steals. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Hazel has scored at least 25% of Cheney RVT's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Myaliz Lopez, who scored eight points along with ten rebounds and three steals.
Goodwin Tech's loss was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 0-7. As for Cheney RVT, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goodwin Tech will take on Prince RVT at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Prince RVT's defense has only allowed 25 points per game this season, so Goodwin Tech's offense will have their work cut out for Goodwin Tech. As for Cheney RVT, they have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Vinal RVT at 5:30 p.m. on January 5th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Connecticut (Vinal RVT is ranked 146th, while Cheney RVT is ranked 169th).
