Staples Wreckers Top Hatters 42-34 In Danbury
Above left: Mason Tobias scoring one of his game high 19 points. Right: Matty Corrigan starts the transition after grabbing one of his 6 rebounds.
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On a special night honoring the senior players and cheerleaders at Danbury High School, the Staples boys basketball team played the role of spoiler. Staples started off the game very well defensively, jumping out to a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter led by junior captain Mason Tobias (#11) who scored 5 points and junior Matty Corrigan (#35) who added 4 points in the first period.
Coach Dave Goldshore and his staff get the team ready to take the floor after a time out.
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Danbury battled hard throughout the game and fought back, and threatened Staples which led by one point at the close of the third quarter, 29-28. The 4th quarter saw the Wreckers expand their lead to 6 points just past the midway point, holding off the Hatters who were held to only 2 more points in the final minutes.
Mason Tobias, forward (#11) lead all scorers with 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds which ultimately led the way for the Wreckers with his craftiness in the paint as well as some timely free throws. Forward Matty Corrigan (#35) was productive across the board, scoring 10 points, adding 6 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals to help the Wreckers to victory. Staples won the game 42-34, and looks to continue their success on Friday night when the Cadets of St. Joseph come to Westport (7:00 PM tip-off).
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We would be remiss if we did not give a shout out to the championship Danbury Cheerleading Hatters, who have dominated cheer competition in the FCIAC and the state. The squad won their seventh straight FCIAC conference team title and scored their third straight state title last year. Below: they perform one of their signature moves, lining up for back flips which thrilled the crowd.
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