Evening Sun Report
Boys’ Basketball
Brother Arnold Tournament
Norwich 69, Fort Hamilton 38
Norwich 52, LaSalle 46
St. Dominic’s 58, Norwich 54
QUEENS – Norwich produced better results each day responding to an opening-day loss in the Brother Arnold Tournament with victories on Saturday and Sunday to place fifth in the 32-year-old tournament.
Facing Fort Hamilton Sunday, Michael Oralls, who had four total points in the first two games - all free throws – scored the Tornado’s first six points, and he had 10 in the first quarter as Norwich jetted to an 18-4 lead.
“Our strength today (Sunday) was Michael and our bench play,” said Norwich coach Tom Collier. “Michael struggled the first day and got in foul trouble, but he was the man today.”
Oralls and reserve Chris Trevisani led Norwich with 13 points apiece, and Zan Stewart scored 11. Norwich had 37 bench points in the win with reserve Jake Walsh scoring eight, and Jordan Vinal along with Tre Bonham netting seven apiece. Walsh saw substantial second-half minutes at the point guard spot, and helped Norwich expand its lead.
“Jake did a great job handling the press; he grew a lot in the last three days,” Collier said.
Coming off a loss, Norwich faced LaSalle on Saturday, and it turned to Jamison Luke for big production. Luke posted a double-double with a career-high 20 points to go with 10 rebounds. Zan Stewart scored 12, while Colin Stewart was a defensive leader totaling six steals and seven deflections.
“Colin scored five points, but that doesn’t describe what he did for us,” Collier said. “He was a great defender, and did all the little things that help you win games.”
In the opener against St. Dominick’s Norwich suffered its first non-playoff game loss since a Dec. 29, 2012 loss to U-E. Despite 21 turnovers, Norwich crawled back into the game late in the third quarter and into the fourth behind Bonham.
Just a sophomore, Bonham scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter to erase a double-digit deficit.
St. Dominic’s Dominic Cotumaccio made four of four free throws in the final quarter to help seal the win.
Luke added 10 points and nine rebounds in the loss.
“It was tough (for the kids) after the first game because they aren’t used to losing,” Collier said. “We had 21 turnovers, and you don’t win many games when you make that many turnovers. We didn’t handle their pressure well, but we did a lot better the second and third days, and we learned to play under pressure.”
The trip to New York City was a departure from Norwich’s usual season-opening games, and was a large step up in competition. “We saw improvement from the first game to second game, and the second to third, we saw even more improvement,” Collier said. “That’s what we’re looking for.
“On Saturday night we went to Times Square and saw the big Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. It was a huge bonding experience for the team, and you saw the result of that bonding in Sunday’s game.”
Norwich 69, Fort Hamilton 38
Norwich: Jake Walsh, 2 3-3-8; Chris Trevisani, 6 0-0-13; Michael Oralls, 4 5-6-13; Matt Parrella, 0 1-2-1; Carlos Ithier, 0 4-4-4; Colin Stewart, 2 0-0-4; Zan Stewart, 4 3-6-11; Tre Bonham, 3 1-2-7; Jordan Vinal, 1 5-5-7; Jamison Luke, 0; Chris Jeffrey, 0 1-2-1. Totals: 22 23-30-69
FH: A. Klum, 1 0-1-2; Melvin Collins, 2 1-4-6; R. Young, 0; B. Marsaw, 0 3-4-3; E. Zequj, 4 1-1-9; G. Keener, 0; Filip O., 1 0-0-2; Billy Hawkins, 3 2-3-8; Matthew Stasiak, 3 1-2-7; Nicholas Torallo, 0 1-2-1. Totals: 14 9-16-38
FH 4 15 8 14–38
NHS 18 18 13 20-69
Fouled out: (FH) Marsaw. Three-point goals: (N) Walsh, Trevisani. (FH) Collins.
Norwich 52, LaSalle 46
Norwich: Jake Walsh, 0; Chris Trevisani, 2 0-0-4; Michael Oralls, 0; Carlos Ithier, 1 0-0-2; Colin Stewart, 0 5-8-5; Zan Stewart, 3 4-8-12; Tre Bonham, 0 6-8-6; Jordan Vinal, 1 0-0-3; Jamison Luke, 8 4-4-20. Totals: 15 19-28-52.
Lasalle: Brian Bass, 8 1-2-20; Bryce Cowies, 4 0-1-9; Jamie Williams, 1 0-0-3; Stephen Riley, 5 0-1-10 E. Steline, 0; Trajan James, 1 0-0-2; Adrian Carlin, 0; Jashua Neale, 1 0-0-2; Daniel Molan, 0. Totals: 20 1-4-46.
Lasalle 9 8 11 16–46
Norwich 15 7 10 20–52
Fouled out: (L) Riley, James. Three-point goals: (N) Z . Stewart, Vinal. (L) Bass 3, Cowies, Williams.
St. Dominic’s 58, Norwich 54
Norwich: Jake Walsh, 1 0-0-2; Chris Trevisani, 1 0-0-2; Michael Oralls, 0 4-6-4; Matt Parrella, 0; Carlos Ithier, 1 4-4-6; Colin Stewart, 3 0-0-7; Zan Stewart, 4 0-3-8; Tre Bonham, 5 2-2-13; Jordan Vinal, 0 2-2-2; Jamison Luke, 5 0-0-10. Totals: 20 12-17-54.
St. Dominic’s: Dominic Cotumaccio, 4 5-7-13; Brendan Harkin, 2 0-0-4; Nick Kiare, 1 1-2-4; Patrick Kiernan, 5 0-0-13; Reiss Kner, 2 1-4-5; Justin Rodriguez, 3 0-0-6; Isaiah Wilson, 5 3-4-13. Totals: 22 10-17-58.
NHS 15 10 12 17–54
St. D. 9 14 17 18–58
Fouled out: none.Three-point goals: (SD) Kiare, Kiernan 3. (N) C. Stewart, Bonham.
Cincinnatus 53, Otselic Valley 49
CINCINNATUS – Cody Beckwith and Casey Feehan caught fire from behind the arc combined for eight three-pointers and 32 total points in a comeback win over OV Friday.
Beckwith had five treys and scored all 18 of his points in a 40-point second half for the Lions. Feehan netted 14 of his 16 during that same time frame.
“We just lost our steam and went flat in the second half,” said OV coach Dave Loomis. “They hit a hot streak, and we couldn’t get out (to their shooters) quick enough.”
The Vikings led by 13 in the first half, and were led by Matt Neal’s season-high 18 points. Angel Marshall chimed in with 13.
The Vikings play Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday at Cazenovia College.
OV: Angel Marshall, 5 1-1-13; Connor Smith, 2 2-2-8; Austin Reynolds, 1 0-0-2; Matt Neal, 7 4-5-18; Hunter Mills, 0; Chris O’Hara, ; Jason Olin, 2 4-6-8; Jordan Baerga, 0. Totals: 17 11-14-49 .
Cincy: Casey Feehan, 5 3-5-16; Caleb Eaton, 1 0-0-2 ; Josh Enders, 1 2-2-4 ; Dalton Sudbrink, 0 0-2-0; Daulton Brown, 0; Cody Beckwith, 5 3-4-18; Justin Heath, 0; Collin McKee, 6 1-2-13; Kyle Loomis, . Totals: 18 9-15-53.
OV 17 9 12 11–49
Cny 6 7 19 21–52
Team fouls; (C) 13, (OV) 16. Feehan 3, Beckwith 5, (OV) A. Marshall 2, Connor Smith 2. JV: Cincinnatus won.
Sherburne-Earlville 59, Cooperstown 55
COOPERSTOWN – Sherburne-Earlville senior Derek Capria hit a go-ahead three-pointer with four seconds left lifting the Marauders past Cooperstown Saturday night.
“We set up a play and didn’t get a basket, but we kept our composure and found Derek open,” said S-E coach Kevin Vibbard. “We have to learn to win close games and people need to step up and make shots. Derek did that tonight.”
Capria was fouled after a Cooperstown turnover and added two free throws with one second left.
Matt Hull led S-E (2-2) with a career-high 21 points, and Ben Khoury scored 12. S-E plays at Holland Patent Tuesday.
S-E: Ian Fleming, 0; Cody Marango, 4 0-2-8; Matt Hull, 8 4-5-21; Dylan Seymour, 0; Derek Capria, 2 3-4-8; Keith Rose, 2 3-4-7; Ben Khoury, 3 5-7-12; Jonah Piatti, 0; Gavin Giroux, 1 1-2-3. Totals: 20 16-25-59.
Cooperstown: Riley Hall, 1 0-0-3; Carmen Bowen, 5 4-8-14; Jack Donnelly, 2 3-5-7; Grant Davine, 0; Tyler Bertram, 6 3-3-15; Travis Thompson, 0; Christian Alexander, 5 4-7-16. Totals: 19 14-22-55.
S-E 15 9 18 17–59
Coop 13 12 12 18–55
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (C) Hill, Alexander 2. (SE) Hull, Capria, Khoury. JV: S-E won 43-42.
Franklin 45, G-MU 35
(Friday at G-MU)
Franklin: Derek Beers, 6 2-3-16; Max Carey, 3 0-0-9; Kyle Martin, 1 0-0-2; Turner Thies, 3 0-0-7; KC Jacobson, 0 0-1-0; Billy Davis, 5 1-2-11. Totals: 18 3-6-45.
G-MU: Hunter Lockwood, 3 0-0-8; Devon Fitch, 1 0-0-2; Nate Winans, 1 0-0-2; Matt Lyons, 1 0-0-2; Matt Ward, 0; Matt Delaney, 21-2-7; Nathan Fuller, 2 0-0-4; Mickenson Clune, 1 1-4-3; Nate O’Hara, 2 1-3-7; Bryan Letson, 0. Totals: 13 3-9-35.
Fr. 15 11 11 8—45
GMU 12 8 8 7—35
Three-point goals: (F) Carey 3, Beers 2, Thies, (G) Lockwood 2, Delaney 2, O’Hara. JV: G-MU won.
Girls’ Basketball
Sherburne-Earlville Tournament
V-V-S 50, S-E 35
S-E 56, Unadilla Valley 26
B-G 51, Unadilla Valley 31
V-V-S 62, B-G 34
