If New London was riding high fresh off their 63-36 takedown of Woodstock Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The New London Whalers took a 41-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norwich Free Academy Wildcats. The Whalers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 47-38.
Norwich Free Academy found their leader in sophomore Selia Atchinson, who went 5 of 12 en route to 13 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Emily Orcutt was another key player, putting up 11 points and five boards.
New London has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Norwich Free Academy, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
New London has already played their next game (against St. Joseph), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Norwich Free Academy will welcome East Lyme at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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