
Russ McCreven/Special to the Register
Alex Puzone of NotreDame-West Haven, shopwn here passing the ball out to the perimeter, hit the deciding three-point shot in ND’s win over West Haven Saturday.
FINE PERFORMANCES
Ryan Murphy, Fairfield Prep: Sophomore had a pair of 19-point performances in a 72-62 win over Hillhouse and a 84-43 win over Hamden.
Alex Puzone, Notre Dame-West Haven: Senior had 20 points, including the deciding three-point shot at the buzzer, to give Notre Dame the 55-53 win over West Haven on Saturday.
Faruk Cecujanin, Westbrook: Senior had 19 points in a 39-36 win over Coginchaug and 18 points in a 62-53 win over Old Saybrook.
Elijah Pemberton, Xavier: Junior returns for another week after scoring 18 points against Hamden (51-41 win) and 14 points against West Haven (48-46).
GAMES OF THE WEEK
Sheehan at Cheshire, Tuesday, 7 p.m.: The top two teams in the SCC Housatonic Division square off.
Norwalk at Bridgeport Central, Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Roy Kane & Co. will be hard-pressed to avoid their third loss against the FCIAC preseason favorite.
Westbrook at East Hampton, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: The biggest game for both programs to date this season. One of the teams leaves with its first loss.
Hamden Hall at Hopkins, Friday, 6 p.m.: Hamden Hall desperately needs a win and who better to get it against than your biggest rival? The Hilltoppers, and their exuberant fan base, would like to keep the winless streak going.
Notre Dame-West Haven at Xavier, Friday, 7 p.m.: Notre Dame has the week’s toughest schedule: at Fairfield Prep and at Xavier. First team to score 50 points wins.