News Summary
In a thrilling overtime match, the Lyons Lions defeated Canisteo-Greenwood with a score of 69-67, marking Canisteo-Greenwood’s first loss of the season. The game showcased intense back-and-forth action, with a notable comeback by Canisteo-Greenwood to force overtime. Star performances included 21 points from Contrell Parker for Lyons and 36 points from Carson Chaffee for Canisteo-Greenwood. Lyons now stands at 5-3, while Canisteo-Greenwood drops to 5-1.
Lyons Triumphs Over Canisteo-Greenwood in Overtime Thriller
In a nail-biting showdown this past weekend, the Lyons Lions snagged a thrilling victory against the Canisteo-Greenwood team, coming out on top with a final score of 69-67 after a gripping overtime battle. This match resulted in Canisteo-Greenwood’s first loss of the season, dropping their record to 5-1, while Lyons improved their standing to 5-3.
The Game Unfolds
From the tip-off, the energy was electric. Lyons initially took control of the game, building an impressive 13-point lead at one point in the first half. By the end of the third quarter, they had stretched their advantage to 47-38, sending their fanbase into a frenzy. However, Canisteo-Greenwood showed great resilience, refusing to back down.
With just under three minutes left in regulation, Lyons seemed in a commanding position, holding a 56-47 lead. But just when it looked like Lyons might sail to victory, Canisteo-Greenwood orchestrated a stunning comeback, reeling off a 9-0 run to tie the game at 1:18 on the clock. As both teams jockeyed for a chance to claim victory in the closing seconds, the tension was palpable.
Overtime Action
The excitement didn’t end in regulation. With just four seconds remaining, Canisteo-Greenwood managed a clutch basket that forced the game into overtime, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Once again, both teams battled fiercely, but it was Lyons who ultimately triumphed, outscoring their rivals 9-7 in the extra period. The responsibility of sealing the game fell to Contrell Parker, who made a decisive layup after snagging a crucial steal.
Star Performers
Leading the scoreboard for Canisteo-Greenwood was standout player Carson Chaffee, who dropped an impressive 36 points. Other notable contributions came from James Smith III with 10 points, Thomas Sirianni at 9 points, Daniel Stilson adding 7 points, and Kevin Sirianni rounding out the scoring with 5 points.
For Lyons, Contrell Parker led the charge with 21 points, while teammate Jamire Johnson contributed 20 points of his own. Additional support came from Stephen LeBrecht who added 14 points. The contributions from Ben Bookmiller (6 points) and Stavell LeBrecht (5 points) were also vital in securing the win.
South Seneca Remains Undefeated
Meanwhile, in another exciting game, the South Seneca team continued their undefeated streak with a dominant 74-26 victory over North Rose-Wolcott. Leading the charge for South Seneca was Kenny Halsey, who showcased his scoring prowess with 26 points. Fellow players Logan Laverack and Kyan Miller-Hopkins also had great games, scoring 15 and 11 points respectively.
North Rose-Wolcott’s top scorer was Cody Crane with 15 points, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the relentless South Seneca squad.
Other Highlights
There were more surprises on the court as Batavia pulled off a solid win against Newark with a score of 67-53, especially notable was the last quarter where Batavia outscored Newark 22-8. Gavin White led Batavia with an impressive 25 points, while Carter Mullen added 23 points.
In another match, HAC fell to Williamson with a score of 61-46, where DJ Barber shined with 23 points. Additionally, Haverling narrowly beat Penn Yan with a score of 55-51, highlighted by Jacob Hagadone‘s stellar performance with 24 points.
Lastly, Victor managed a victory against McQuaid with a final score of 70-60, thanks to Griffin Hopkins leading the scoreboard with 24 points.
Upcoming Matches
As the excitement continues, fans can look forward to upcoming games with Campbell-Savona taking on Red Jacket and Eugenio Maria DeHostos facing Clyde-Savannah on Monday.
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