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Caeden Perreault, of Woodstock, left, chases a pass on a break away trailed by Cam Williams, of Springfield, in Woodstock, Vt., on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Woodstock took the lead through the first half before Springfield’s third quarter comeback that held for a 50-41 win. (Valley News – James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. -
Luke Stocker, of Springfield, right, pops the ball away from Zach Martsolf-Tan, of Woodstock, middle, as he tries to make his way past Jacob Bennett, left, of Springfield, in Woodstock, Vt., on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Springfield won 50-41. (Valley News – James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. -
Woodstock Head Coach Scott Brooks shouts for his team to cover the Springfield offense in Woodstock, Vt., on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Springfield won 50-41. (Valley News – James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. -
Ezra Lockhart fades back for a shot over Nick Wiese, of Springfield in Woodstock, Vt., on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Springfield won 50-41. (Valley News – James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Windsor 53, Hartford 46
Key players: Windsor — Sydney Perry (19 points, 17 rebounds), Sophia Rockwood (16 points), Audrey Rupp (12 points), Brianna Barton (8 rebounds); Hartford — Charlotte Jasmin (19 points)
Highlights: Down six points at the end of the first quarter, Windsor rallied in the second quarter to take a two-point lead at half. The lead was extended to six at the end of the third quarter. The lead was cut to one in the fourth quarter in this hard-fought game, one that kept the Yellowjackets atop VPA Division III while knocking the Hurricanes from a top-four position in D-II.
Coach’s quote: “Key contributions — timely shooting, rebounding, and foul shooting — by all seven Varsity players down the stretch. Hartford was a tough matchup and came out strong. We were able to respond and settle in as the game went on. ” — Windsor’s Kabray Rockwood
Records: Windsor 12-2; Hartford 8-3
Thetford 77, Windsor 44
Key players: Thetford Academy — Mitchell Parkman, Zander Oshoniyi, Hunter Clay, Sam Parkman; Windsor — Noah Jenks, Trevor LaGrow and Kam Blake
Highlights: Thetford shot 31-for-57 from the floor with seven 3-pointers and 8-for-12 from the free-thrw line.
Coach’s quote: “We played as a team and looked for the open person and the right person at the right time. ” — Thetford’s Jason Gray
“Thetford proved why they’re the top of our division with their physical play, hustle and teamwork.” — Windsor’s Larry Dougher
Records: Thetford Academy 12-1; Windsor 6-8
Springfield 50, Woodstock 41
Key players: Springfield — James Gultekin (18 points), Bradley Gallant (12 points); Woodstock — Elvis Lavallee (16 points), Ezra Lockhart (14 points)
Highlights: Woodstock held a four-point lead at the half, but the size and physicality of Springfield wore down the Wasps in the second half on their way to a nine-point win on the road.
Coach’s quote: “Credit to Springfield, as they stuck to their game plan and wore us down by controlling the boards tonight and then hit some timely buckets in the fourth. We’ll bounce back and learn from this game.” — Woodstock’s Scott Brooks
Records: Springfield 6-9; Woodstock 7-7