<em>Cook pours in career-high 25 points</em>
Boys’ Basketball
Norwich 77, Seton Catholic Central 52
BINGHAMTON – Norwich turned up the offense to counter Seton Catholic Central’s strong start Wednesday.
Senior Storm Cook poured in a career-high 25 points, and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Purple Tornado raised their unbeaten record to 9-0.
“Seton is not as good as it has been in the past, but their home court is a tough place to play, and they’re still a tough out,” said Norwich coach Tom Collier. “They’ve been competitive with everybody, and we’re happy to get out of there with the win.”
Cook was particularly effective in the second half scoring 15 of his points including 10 in the fourth quarter. Michael Sutton added 12 points and 10 assists, and Zan Stewart scored 10.
Norwich traded leads with the Saints early in the game, but took the lead for good three minutes into the second quarter, 18-17, on Sutton’s layup. Reserves Chris Trevisani and Colin Stewart ignited the Tornado attack, one in which Norwich was able to extend its lead to nine points at the half and to 15 points in the third quarter. Seven separate NHS players scored in the third in a example of the team’s depth and scoring balance. Cook even added a pair of three-pointers to complement his inside game.
“Their defense was sucking in (against our dribble drives), and Storm was cleaning up,” Collier said. “Michael Sutton and Storm played really well for us tonight. It was solid team performance.”
Norwich’s junior varsity improved to 8-1 on the season beating the Saints, 70-49. Sophomore Jake Walsh led with 19 points, nine assists, and seven steals. Matt Parella scored 16 points, and Jordan Vinal posted a line of 11 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and five steals.
Norwich hosts Johnson City Friday in its Coaches Versus Cancer fundraiser.
SCC: David George, 4 0-0-8; Robert Olsen, 1 0-0-2; Connor Wilson, 0 1-2-1; Aaron Whitman, 2 2-2-6; Michael Korchak, 3 2-5-8; Cody O’Neil, 5 5-7-16; Alex Walsh, 1 0-0-2; Grant Eggleston, 0 2-2-2; Nate Whitman, 1 0-0-2; Michael Perry, 2 1-1-5. Totals: 19 13-19-52
Norwich: Brendon Budd, 0; Michael Oralls, 3 3-6-9; Mike Sutton, 5 2-5-12; Chris Trevisani, 1 0-0-2; Carlos Ithier, 1 2-2-5; Colin Stewart, 3 2-2-8; Zan Stewart, 4 2-2-10; Matt Craig, 0; Matt Burke, 1 0- 2-2; Storm Cook, 10 3-4-25; Mike D’Abbraccio, 0; Jamison Luke, 1 2-2-4. Totals: 29 16-25-77.
NHS 10 27 20 20–77
SCC 10 18 14 10–52
Fouled out: (S) Korchak. Three-point goals: (N) Cook 2, Ithier. (S) O’Neil. JV: Norwich won 70-49.
Greene 76, Hancock 27
GREENE – Greene senior Zach Wentlent surpassed his career high by one point, and personally outscored Hancock’s lineup finishing with 32 points Wednesday night.
Wentlent scored all but two of his points in the first three quarters making four three-pointers to accent his night. “It was a good team effort defensively tonight,” said Greene coach Rick Smith.
The Trojans also improved to 6-0 in MAC division play. Josh Hurlburt, Brandon Davis, and Cameron Race all scored eight points in the victory.
Greene visits Unatego Friday.
Hancock: Zack Worobey, 0; Eli Holton, 5 9-12-22; Tyler Chapman, , Lewis Hall, 1 0-0-3, Dan Norton, 0 , Nick Petriella, 0, Collin Green, 0-0-2-0; Seth Simmons, 0, Ryan Smith, 0, Noah Worobey, 0 0-2-0. Totals: 7 9-14-27.
Greene: Zach Wentlent, 14 0-0-32; Luke Day, 2 0-0-4; Joe Miranda, 3 0-0-6; Luke Erickson, 1 0-0-2; Cameron Race, 3 2-2-8; Justin Ekstrom, 1 0-0-2; Josh Hurlburt, 4 0-0-8; Brandon Davis, 4 0-0-8; Colin Brooks, 3 0-0-6. Totals: 35 2-2-76.
Han 7 3 12 5–27
Gre. 19 21 24 12–76
Three-point goals: (G) Wentlent 4, (H) Holton 3, Hall.
Oxford 50, Deposit 40
