It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Norwich Free Academy had no problem doing just that on Monday. They snuck past the South Windsor Bobcats with a 47-43 win. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Bobcats are ranked 69th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Norwich Free Academy found their leader in sophomore Selia Atchinson, who posted 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. That's the most points Atchinson has posted since back in January. Jordyn Bay-Kent was another key player, putting up eight points along with eight boards and three blocks.
Wildcats
| 03/03/25 vs South Windsor | 47-43 |
| 02/19/25 vs East Lyme | 44-21 |
| 02/12/25 vs Hand | 54-44 |
| 02/07/25 vs East Lyme | 47-30 |
| 02/03/25 vs New London | 41-37 |
| + 8 more games |
Norwich Free Academy's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-7. As for South Windsor, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought as Norwich Free Academy Wildcats take on Ridgefield Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ridgefield will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Norwich Free Academy surely won't give up without a fight. South Windsor does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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