Bulldogs
| 02/07/25 vs Naugatuck | 85-70 |
| 02/04/25 @ Woodland Regional | 77-53 |
| 01/31/25 vs Derby | 87-27 |
| 01/28/25 @ Watertown | 74-48 |
| 01/24/25 vs Torrington | 84-29 |
| + 4 more games |
Crosby came tearing into Friday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 85-70 victory over the Naugatuck Greyhounds. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut basketball rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Greyhounds are ranked 133rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Crosby's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gerimiah Watson led the charge by dropping a double-double on 22 points and 11 boards. Watson continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Nevin Kinsey, who went 7 of 16 en route to 22 points.
Crosby smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive games.
Crosby's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.6 points over those games. As for Naugatuck, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crosby will take on Waterbury Career Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Crosby's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Naugatuck, they are taking a road trip to challenge Holy Cross at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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