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12/16/2017 11:00 PM

Both T-Birds’ Basketball Teams Begin with Victories


Morgan Violett stepped up in a big way to help the North Branford girls’ basketball team begin its season with two wins. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Girls’ Basketball

The North Branford girls’ basketball team is off to a 2-0 start this year after opening the season with a pair of victories. North Branford defeated Shoreline Conference opponents Haddam-Killingworth and Hale-Ray in last week’s action.

On Dec. 13, North Branford topped Haddam-Killingworth 31-21 in its season opener at home. Morgan Violette led the way with 11 points scored, while Marie Zampano netted nine in the victory for the T-Birds.

Violette followed that performance by scoring a team-high 12 points to go with 11 rebounds and seven steals in North Branford’s 48-26 win over Hale-Ray on Dec. 16. Jessie Killburn scored 11 points, Angelina Ramada scored eight points, Danielle Ramada scored eight and grabbed eight boards, and Zampano added seven points in the win.

Boys’ Basketball

The North Branford boys’ basketball squad began the year by claiming a 55-47 win at Hale-Ray on Dec 16. Senior captain Brett Lequire led the way by totaling 30 points and 20 rebounds for the Thunderbirds, who saw Jake Haeckel add eight points in the victory.

Brett Lequire poured in 30 points and grabbed 20 rebounds when the T-Birds defeated Hale-Ray in their first game of the year. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound