Westfield’s Jason Howard (50) attempts to split the Chicopee defense Thursday night. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick junior forward Jonathan Collins, left, looks for the net during the second period of last night’s game against visiting Monson. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School boys’ basketball team proved it can rebound with the best of them.
Westfield bounced back from a stretch of losses encompassing two premier high school hoops’ teams with a narrow 53-52 win over visiting Chicopee Thursday night.
“It was a well-needed win after the Northampton and Putnam games,” Westfield coach Bill Daley said regarding recent losses, including one to the state’s top-ranked Beavers. “It was a good high school game.”
Manny Golob (12 points, 8 rebounds) and Alex Brown (10 points, 12 rebounds) paved the way for a Westfield victory. Colin Dunn hit a key 3-pointer late for the Bombers.
“All up and down the lineup – a lot of guys gave us really good minutes,” coach Daley said. “It was a good solid team win and one that we needed.”
With the victory, Westfield improved to 4-10.
Monson 49, Southwick-Tolland 43
SOUTHWICK – Matt Olson scored a team-high 10 points for Southwick, and teammate Jon Collins added 11 rebounds.
