East Hampton proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 31) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cromwell Panthers, sneaking past 34-32. This was a revenge game for the Bellringers: when they faced off against the Panthers back in December of 2024, they had to take a 42-36 defeat.
Despite the loss, Cromwell saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Peyton Kelleher posted 22 points and five rebounds. The match was Kelleher's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Chloe Crawford also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
East Hampton now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Cromwell, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
East Hampton will be playing at home against Westerly at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cromwell, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cromwell Panthers take on the Haddam-Killingworth Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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