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Hamden's Taniyah Thompson (22) looks to score as Hall’s Olivia Bonee (34) defends during basketball action in Hamden on Dec. 18. Thompson scored 36 points against Hall this week.
Photo: Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaHamden's Taniyah Thompson (22) looks to score as Hall’s Olivia Bonee (34) defends during basketball action in Hamden on Dec. 18. Thompson scored 36 points against Hall this week.
Hamden's Taniyah Thompson (22) looks to score as Hall’s Olivia Bonee (34) defends during basketball action in Hamden on Dec. 18. Thompson scored 36 points against Hall this week.
Hamden's Taniyah Thompson (22) looks to score as Hall’s Olivia Bonee (34) defends during basketball action in Hamden on Dec. 18. Thompson scored 36 points against Hall this week.
GAMES TO GO WATCH
THURSDAY
Northwest Catholic at Bacon Academy 7 p.m.: Let the holiday crossover games commence with these two out of the CCC and ECC.
Staples at Warde 2 p.m.: Two FCIAC foes with hopes of the postseason dancing in their heads.
Immaculate at Ellington 4 p.m.: Good test for Ellington out of the NCCC as it entertains Immaculate from the SWC.
FRIDAY
Pomperaug vs. Ridgefield (at Newtown) 11 a.m.: The Newtown Three’s for Charity Tournament is loaded with good teams, kicking things off with these two
Norwalk at Cromwell (at Newtown) 1 p.m.: The festivities in Newton continue with a FCIAC-Shoreline showdown.
Branford vs. Law (at Foran) 12 p.m.: Day two of this holiday tournament gives us two early-season unbeatens in the SCC.
Sacred Heart at Foran 2 p.m.: Game two brings Sacred Heart from the NVL into SCC territory.
TOP PERFORMERS
Taniyah Thompson, Hamden: Thompson scored 36 points in the No. 5 Dragons 63-41 win over No. 7 Hall.
Sara Wohlgemuth, Hand: Wohlgemuth poured in a career-high 30 points for No. 6 Hand in a 58-49 victory over ECC opponent NFA.
Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick, New London: The freshman scored 29 points as No. 3 New London defeated No. 2 East Haven 66-63.
Sophia Araneo, Branford: Araneo put in a game-high 18 points as Branford beat Sacred Heart 47-32.
Yamani McCollough, Notre Dame Fairfield: McCullough scored 25 points as NDF handed No. 1 Mercy its second loss of the season 61-55.
Jess Kilburn, North Branford: Kilburn led the way with 17 points as North Branford beat No. 10 Coginchaug 52-46.
Alexah Potter, Cheney Tech: Potter had a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds as Cheney beat Innovation 43-21.
