By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WOLCOTT – With the two top teams of the Naugatuck Valley League Brass division squaring off in Wolcott on Monday, Feb. 10, the St. Paul girls basketball team made a loud and clear statement. And once that statement was handed out, Wolcott had no choice but comply. With first place in the Brass on the line, the Falcons dominated the final three periods of play, turning the game into a blowout, as St. Paul blasted the Eagles 57-28. It was a total team effort by St. Paul (15-3) as the Falcons have taken the edge in the Brass division at 9-1. Kelly McMahon flipped in a team best 13 points to go along with two rebounds, four assists and five steals, certainly giving Wolcott defenders heartburn as she attacked the rim with zest. Theresa Swanke added seven points, snatched a game-high 15 rebounds and blocked three shots while fellow starter Lizzy Cretella scored two points and snared six rebounds. Mekaela Giantonio hit a three-pointer and dished out two assists while Briana Sanchez added three rebounds and a steal in the fray. The Falcons bench was mint as Lizzy Ferraro and Maddie Sturm were a one-two [...]
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