Blue Knights
| 01/29/25 @ Middletown | 57-23 |
| 01/27/25 vs Rocky Hill | 58-43 |
| 01/23/25 vs Lewis Mills | 66-30 |
| 01/21/25 vs Avon | 69-38 |
| 01/18/25 vs Woodstock Academy | 58-40 |
| + 4 more games |
Southington came tearing into Wednesday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 57-23 victory over the Middletown Blue Dragons. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-8.
Southington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isabella Leggett led the charge by going 7 of 11 en route to 17 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was McKenna Crist, who posted eight points along with 11 boards and six steals.
Southington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Middletown saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Rielle Jackson put up 13 points. Lashonna Walker-Cunningham also deserves some recognition as she pulled down her first board of the season.
Southington's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-1. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.8 points per game. As for Middletown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southington and Berlin will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday without much rest having both just played. As for Middletown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against New Britain at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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