You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Old Lyme on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Valley Regional Warriors out of the water with a 74-47 final score. That looming 74-47 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Valley Regional's loss came despite strong showings from Tavis Filacchione and Rex Grabowski. Filacchione posted 14 points, while Grabowski earned eight points in addition to seven boards and three steals. Filacchione is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. Thomas Troy was another key player, putting up four points and five rebounds.
Wildcats
| 01/21/25 vs Valley Regional | 74-47 |
| 01/15/25 vs Old Saybrook | 59-41 |
| 01/13/25 vs North Branford | 73-50 |
| 01/06/25 vs East Hampton | 75-60 |
| 12/20/24 vs Coginchaug Regional | 64-57 |
| + 8 more games |
Old Lyme's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.1 points per game. As for Valley Regional, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Old Lyme Wildcats challenge the Cromwell Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Valley Regional, they will head out on the road to face off against Canton at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Regional is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.5 points per game this season.
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