Wilby hadn't done well against Crosby recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wilby Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-54 win over the Crosby Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 72-51 back in December of 2024.
Ja'Nell Saunders
| 01/17/25 vs Wolcott | 18 |
| 02/04/25 @ Waterbury Career Academy | 15 |
| 01/27/25 vs Amistad | 15 |
| 01/13/25 @ Torrington | 15 |
| 01/24/25 @ Watertown | 13 |
| + 12 more games |
Wilby got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ja'Nell Saunders out in front who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards. Saunders is becoming a predictor of Wilby's success: when she posts at least eight rebounds the team is 10-4 (and 1-3 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Raine Upchurch, who went 10-for-25 on her way to 23 points and three steals.
Wilby smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Wilby's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Crosby, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Wilby wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 50-40 victory against Derby on the 11th. Crosby has also already played their next contest (against Capital Prep/Classical Magnet/Achievement First), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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