Southwick’s Taylor LeClair (2) attempts a jump shot. (Photo by Chris Putz)
HUNTINGTON – The Southwick-Tolland girls’ basketball team delivered the final blow to Gateway, knocking the Gators out of the playoff chase.
Tournament-bound Southwick ousted Gateway 56-31 Wednesday night to improve to 13-5 overall.
Morgan Harriman scored a game-high 14 points for Southwick, which led by double digits throughout. The Rams put together a 30-11 lead at the half, and led by 21 points, 42-21, after three quarters.
Southwick’s Katelyn Sylvia finished with eight points.
“We’re a team,” Harriman said. “Outside of basketball, we’re a big family. We carry each other. We want to get a good seed in the playoffs, and finish strong.”
Her coach, Mike Gill, echoed those sentiments.
“We’re just trying to gain momentum, and get ready for the tournament,” coach Gill said.
Gateway received solid efforts from Chelsi Derrig (9 points) and Caroline Booth (8).
“Our defense is still playing solid,” said Gateway coach Eli Robbins, whose team was eliminated with the loss. The Gators fell to 7-11.
“It’s the same problem,” he said. “We’re not over our shooting slump. We can’t get our offense going, and Southwick was one of the better defenses we’ve faced.”
BOYS’ HOOPS
Southwick-Tolland 64, Ware 60 (2 OT)
Matt Olson knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead Southwick-Tolland Regional to a big win in double overtime Wednesday night.
Laurence Johnson added 12 for the Rams.
BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY
Greenfield 3, St. Mary 2
Greenfield scored with two minutes remaining in regulation to stun St. Mary at Amelia Park Ice Arena Wednesday night.
Sullivan Webster and Johnathan Spear each scored for St. Mary. Andrew Booth assisted on Webster’s goal, and Jake Neilsen and Corey Wurster earned assists on Spear’s score.
In the first game at Amelia, Westfield defeated South Hadley, 4-2. No details were available prior to deadline.
NO THURSDAY SPORTS: All local high school sports have been postponed Thursday. Check the listings for updated dates and times.
