Boys’ Basketball

Norwich 62, Horseheads 47
NORWICH – For more than a quarter and a half, Norwich played as sloppy as it has all season before an unlikely player stepped up and sparked the Tornado to a strong first-half finish.
Senior Josh Favaloro, averaging less than four points a game and known more for his hustling defense, had 12 of his career-high 17 points in the opening half. During a 15-2 run to close the opening half, Favaloro converted a three-point play after a driving layup, and had another steal and layup with 1:31 left in the second stanza as part of an 11-0 spurt to close the first half.
“It was nice to see (Favaloro) score like that, and he’s not usually the guy at the top of the scoring chart,” said Norwich coach Mark Abbott. “Tonight was a just reward for all of his hustle. He scored off steals, in transition, and he also hit a couple of threes. His points came at a key time for us.”
Norwich turned the ball over 12 times in the opening half and 25 for the game. Still, it was able to extend the advantage to as many as 21 points early in the fourth quarter.
“With the importance of our upcoming games, we need to take better care of the basketball and be more productive from the free throw line,” Abbott said. “Fortunately, our defense and rebounding remain rock-solid.”
Norwich finished the third quarter in similar fashion to the second scoring six of the last eight points to lead 50-33. Early in the fourth, Seth Thomsen put back an offensive rebound, and Dennis Oralls’ three ball in the left corner boosted the Tornado lead to 55-34.
Jon Foulds, who scored in every quarter for Norwich, added 16 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots. Thomsen had 15 points and nine caroms, and starting guard Jacob Kelly dished out eight assists. Norwich finished 50 percent from the field (26-for-52), while holding Horseheads to 31.5 percent from the field (18-for-57).
“We’re heading into a big stretch of games against divisional opponents, and all of the teams we beat on the road, are now coming to our place,” Abbott said. “We have a one-game division lead and control our own destiny (for the playoffs). At this point of the season, you can’t ask for anything more than that.”
HH: Williamson, 0; Nice Van Brunt, 1 0-0-2 Calvin Woolhiser, 2 1-2-6; Patrick Makowsky, 5 3-4-16; Lewis, 0; Arnold, 0; David Yorio, 2 0-1-4; Dylan Manwarren, 0; Michael Abrunzo, 2 1-4-5; Ryan Sindelar, 1 0-2-2; Bobby Beeman, 5 0-0-12. Totals: 18 5-13-47.
NHS: Kyle Edwards, 0; Nate Ashton, 0; Dennis Oralls, 2 0-0-6; Patrick Taylor, 0; Josh Favaloro, 7 1-1-17; Jacob Kelly, 0; Frank Somich, 0; Ian Weaver, 1 0-0-2; Grady Thompson, 1 0-0-2; Seth Thomsen, 7 1-5-15; Jon Foulds, 6 2-6-16; Eric Walling, 0; Zach Martinson, 2 0-0-4. Totals: 26 4-12-62.
H’heads 10 11 12 14–47
Norw. 14 22 14 12–62
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (N) Oralls 2, Favaloro 2, Foulds 2. (H) Makowsky 3, Beeman 2, Woolhiser. JV: Norwich won 62-47. Officials: Miller, Haynes.

Sidney 48, Oxford 37
OXFORD – Oxford slumped to 2-for-14 shooting in the second quarter as Sidney was able to grab the lead and extend it through the third quarter.
Dylan Umbra had 18 points for the Warriors, who beat Oxford for the second time this season. Alex Heil canned three treys scoring 14 to provide an able complement to Umbra. “Umbra is tough and doesn’t force stuff. He smooth and confident, a lot like Alex Champlain was for us two years ago,” said Oxford coach Tim Davis.
Andrew Golden had more than half of Oxford’s points finishing with 20 points in the loss. “I think we played better overall than the first time we played them (a 63-38 loss),” Davis said. “We played really hard defense, and I think we tired. We were taking pretty good shots, we just weren’t making them.”
Sidney: Brandon Walters, 0; Matt Vogel, 1 0-0-2; Andy Kozak, 0 2-2-2 ; Josh Wilce, 1 0-0-2; Dylan Umbra, 5 7-9-18; Corbin Curley, 0; Tom O'Halloran, ; Alex Heil, 5 1-2-14; Tanner Westcott, 5 0-0-10; Logan Raymond, 0. Totals: 17 10-13-48.
Oxford: Justin Schray, 2 0-0-4; Ryan Moore, 0; John Wonka, 1 0-0-2; Andrew Golden, 9 0-0-20; Paul Wonka, 1 0-0-2; Booker Davis, 2 0-2-4; Caden Izard, 1 1-2-3; Quincy Davis, 1 0-0-2. Totals: 17 1-4-37.
Sidn. 12 10 15 11–48
Oxfd 13 4 6 14–37
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (O) Golden 2, (S) Heil 3, Umbra. JV: Sidney won. Officials: Coleman, Washburn.

Otselic Valley 56, DeRuyter 37
SOUTH OTSELIC – Otselic Valley avenged an early-season loss to DeRuyter Friday night producing one of its best performances of the season.
Jeff Pittsley had a game-high 28 points for the Vikings, who have now won back-to-back games for the first time since starting the season with three straight victories.
“Offensively, we played with some purpose and focus tonight,” said OV coach Dave Loomis. “We had some dribble penetration and some baskets from easy shots instead of the difficult ones we’ve been taking all year long. If we can keep getting inside the defense and getting decent shots, we’ll put a few more points on the board and be a better basketball team.”
Trevor Marston led OV with 11 rebounds, and Mike Larkin pocketed four steals. The Vikings can avenge another loss on Tuesday when it hosts George Jr. Republic.
DeRuyter: Mode, 1 0-0-2; Ryan Coveny, 0; Harmon Parry, 2 1-2-5; Evan White, 1 0-0-2; Zach Thomas, 1 1-2-4; Dylan Tucker, 1 0-0-2; Kyle Cizenski, 0; Derek Orsler, 3 0-0-6; Kyle Tiffany, 7 2-4-16. Totals: 16 4-8-37.
OV: Nate Stark, 2 0-0-4; Alan Lewis,0 ; Mike Larkin, 3 0-0-6; Dusty Davis, 4 1-2-9 Trevor Marston, 3 00-7; Karl Graham, 0; Doug Day, 0; Dylan Comfort, 1 0-0-2; Adam Monroe, 0; Charles Bishop, 0; Cody Morgan, 0; Jeff Pittsley, 12 1-3-28. Totals: 25 2-5-56.
DeR 5 11 13 8–37
OVa 17 5 15 19–58
Team fouls: (D) 10, (OV) 11. OV: Pittsley 3, Marston; (D) Thomas. JV: OV won. Officials: Barber, Vinsevich.

G-MU 56, Schenevus 48
SCHENEVUS – Playing against an improved Schenevus club, G-MU bounced back from its first loss to win on the road Friday night.
DeMario Reed had a career-high 28 points – half of the Raiders’ output – netting 18 in the second half to help ward off the host Dragons. “He’s getting stronger and stronger, and more confident as each game concludes,” said G-MU coach Bill Hartman of Reed. “He’s not a really big kid, but pound for pound, I don’t think there’s anyone stronger in our league. He’s one tough kid.”
Schenevus closed the game to within three points in the final two minutes. At that point, Hartman switched to a full-court man defense, and Reed was charged with guarding Schenevus’ point guard. “We were able to extend our lead back out,” Hartman said. “’D’ was quicker and equally strong as their point gaurd, He turned him over, got a layup and three-point play.”
Jon Scofield scored 10 for the Raiders (10-1), who host Worcester tonight.
G-MU: DeMario Reed, 11 3-4-28; Kevin Davis, 0; Greg Delaney, 0 0-1-0; Jon Scofield, 2 6-9-10; Eddie Ray Cotton, 2 5-7-9; Ian Edwards, 2 1-2-5; Chris Steckline, 0; Andrew Delmar, 2 0-2-4 . Totals: 19 15-25-56.
Schenevus: Robert Burton, 2 2-2-8; Tyler Morris, 1 0-0-2; MIke Miner, 2 4-6-8; Kevin Weinert, 3 0-0-6; Evan Dulkis, 5 0-3-13; Pat Weinert, 5 1-4-11; Derek Oberacker, 0. Totals: 18 7-15-48.
G-MU 15 12 10 19–56
Sch. 7 14 12 15–48
Fouled out: (S) Burton. Three-point goals: (G) Reed 3. (S) Burton 2, Dulkis 3. JV: Schenevus won. Officials: Eichler, Cook.

Delhi 70, Greene 46
DELHI – Greene didn’t come out ready to play, said Trojans coach Rick Smith, and Delhi jumped out to a double-digit lead, and cruised to a MAC win Friday.
Lucas Cipperly led Delhi with 19 points and Ben Gifford added 16. The Bulldogs’ win stopped Greene’s modest two-game winning streak, and didn’t allow Greene to move over the .500 mark.
“This was a big game for us, we just weren’t able to match Delhi’s energy,” Smith said. “Delhi played well and had constant movement. It was their senior night, and I think that gave them a boost.”
Ryan Borst came off the bench to score 11 points to lead Greene, who play at Windsor on Thursday.
Greene: Dan Treadwell, 1 0-0-3; Evan Moxley, 2 2-2-7; Joe Beckwith, 3 0-0-8; Sam Adams, 2 0-0-4; Jeff Carlin, 1 0-0-2; Ryan Borst, 5 1-4-11; Akeem Daniels, 0; Mike Washburn, 0 1-2-1; Kyle Gorton, 1 1-2-3; Micah Smith, 0 0-2-0; Isaiah Webb, 3 1-5-7. Totals: 18 6-17-46.
Delhi: Ben Gifford, 7 0-0-16, Anthony Salerno, 2 0-0-5, Lucas Cipperly, 9 1-2-19, Tom Telian, 2 0-0-4, Tyler Hymers, 1 0-0-2, Ben Dennison, 6 0-0-12, Jacob Sackett, 4 2-2-10, Jimmy King, 1 0-0-2. Totals: 31 3-4-70.
Gre. 11 9 14 12–46
Del. 22 11 20 17–70
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (D) Gifford 2, Salerno, Dennison 2. (G) Treadwell 1, Moxley 1, Beckwith 2. JV: Delhi won.

Waterville 59, Sherburne-Earlville 49
WATERVILLE – Waterville’s Henderson twins – Jard and Jordan – combined for 43 points to lead their club to a win over Sherburne-Earlville Saturday.
The Hendersons helped preserve the lead in the last quarter finishing a combined 11-for-11 from the foul line. Jared had 25 points and Jordan scored 18. “We tried everything on them – man-to-man, zone, even a triangle-and-two defense,” said S-E coach Kevin Vibbard. “It seemed like they couldn’t miss.”
Cameron Yerton had 18 points for S-E in the non-division loss, a defeat that did not count in the Center State Conference division standings.
S-E plays at Cooperstown Saturday.
S-E: Randy Briggs, 1 2-4-4; Cameron Yerton, 6 1-2-18; Cody Williams, 0; Paul Romanenko, 3 0-0-7; Branden McDaniel, 3 1-1-7; Cole Hodges, 4 0-1-8 ; Ethan Johnson, 1 0-0-2; Sam Caton, 1 1-2-3; Matt Piazzi, 0. Totals: 19 5-10-49.
Waterville: Derek Schmidt, 0; Jacob Murray, 2 0-0-4; Jared Henderson, 6 9-9-25; Jordan Henderson, 5 4-4-18; Ryan Bergough, 0; Pat Zenon, 0; Matt Starlett, 1 0-0-2; Greg Elliot, 4 0-0-8; Jacob Perrin, 0; Nick Zielinski, 1 0-0-2. Totals: 19 13-13-59.
S-E 14 6 16 13–49
Wat. 16 18 12 13–59
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (W) Jor. Henderson 4, Jar. Henderson 4; (SE) Yerton 5, Romanenko. JV: S-E won 47-43.

Girls’ Basketball

Oxford 44, Bainbridge-Guilford 34
OXFORD – Oxford made it three wins in as many days Saturday afternoon handing Bainbridge-Guilford just its second loss of the season.
Oxford (10-3) extended its winning streak to six games, and is now firmly entrenched among the top four teams in the Midstate Athletic Conference. The top four earn a trip to the league playoffs next month. “I think, with this win, we’re in control of our playoff destiny,” said Blackhawks coach Chris Palmer. “This was a good week for us.”
With the exception of the opening minute when B-G scored the first basket, Oxford was in control of the game. Haley Witchella had six in the first period leading her club to a 9-4 advantage. Witchella, Oxford’s leading scorer, did not score in the second half, yet Oxford managed to extend the lead to 23-10. Lacey Barry came off the bench to score eight of her 12 points, and Julie Heggie had four of her 10. Heggie also scored six in the fourth quarter.
“Julie and Lacey have started to step up as scorers for us, and both of them averaged over 10 points per game this week,” Palmer said. “Haley still managed 16 under constant pressure. She did a nice job keeping her focus and letting things come to her.”
Witchella added nine rebounds, three blocked shots and four steals. Heggie tacked on five steals to her points.
Randi Conway scored nine to pace B-G, and Shania Vandermark netted eight.
B-G: Shania Vandermark, 4 0-2-8; Randi Conway, 4 0-1-9; Corrine Riegel, 2 3-4-7; Chelsi Rosa, 2 2-2-6; Raileigh Hall, 0; Chelsea Tewksbury, 2 0-2-4; Kayla Davis, 0. Totals: 14 5-11-34.
Oxford: Emily Smith, 1 0-0-2, Allie Nelson, 0; Ginny Burdick, 1 0-0-2, Jackie Heggie, 0, Julie Heggie, 3 4-8-10; Lacey Barry, 4 4-6-12, Brooke Noble, 1 0-0-2, Haley Witchella, 6 4-7-16. Totals: 16 12-21-44 .
B-G 4 6 10 14–34
Oxford 9 14 9 12–44
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (B-G) Conway. JV: B-G won

G-MU 44, Schenevus 38
COPES CORNERS – In a battle of Tri-Valley League East and West division leaders, G-MU adjusted to the Dragons’ box-and-one defense on leading scorer Tanya Barnes, and won for the ninth straight time.
“Tanya played absolutely under control, and never was frustrated by their defense,” said G-MU coach Jim Johnson. “If teams (in our league) want to beat us, they’ll have to stop doing that.”
Miranda Hill had 15 points to lead the Raiders, and Hill’s three-pointer late in the first half gave her team a three-point advantage. Hill had 10 of her points after halftime as well to help extend the lead. “This is a huge win for us because our nearest challenger (in our division), Morris, already lost to Schenevus,” Johnson said.
G-MU hosts Franklin Wednesday with the varsity game starting at 5:30 p.m.
Schenevus: Kiersten Ives, 3 2-2-8; Maura Harrington, 0; Jenaye Sutton, 2 6-8-11; Tara Keaney, 1 2-4-4; Chelsea Gantner, 5 3-6-13; Brina Herr, 1 0-0-2; Samantha Lorette, 0; Megan Tefft, 0. Totals: 12 13-20-38.
G-MU: Miranda Hill, 4 5-6-15; Kali Murphy, 0; Sabrina Brooks, 2 0-0-5; Blake Stensland, 1 3-4-5 ; Brianne Lambert, 1 4-4-6; Logan Eltz, 0; Kristen Barnes, 2 0-0-4; Katie Bakhuizen, 0 1-2-1; Tanya Barnes, 2 4-7-8. Totals: 12 17-23-44.
Sch. 10 8 6 14–38
GMU 8 13 11 12–44
Fouled out: (G) Lambert, (S) Keaney. Team fouls: (S) 17, (G) 14. Three-point goals: (G) Hill 2, Brooks, (S) Sutton. JV: Schenevus won. Officials: Porter, Hyzer.

Oxford 43, Sidney 35
OXFORD – Oxford senior Haley Witchella went over 1,000 career points with a third-quarter basket as the Blackhawks won the second of three games in as many days Friday.
Sidney came out firing in the first quarter to take a one-point lead. Katelyn Philpott hit a pair of three-pointers to spearhead Sidney’s attack. “They came out and played a little better than what we’ve seen,” said Oxford coach Chris Palmer of Sidney. “We made a switch to man-to-man, and did a really nice job. They struggled with our pressure defense.”
Witchella had 16 of her game-high 26 points in the first half, and now has 1,006 points for career. Sara Chrystie and Maureen McBride are the only other two Oxford girls to top 1,000 career points.
Sidney: Meridith Delello, 2 0-1-4; Katelyn Philpott, 4 0-1-11; Sarah Theobald, 0 2-2-2; Lyndsay Delello, 2 1-3-5; Kelsey Decker, 2 1-2-5; Rachel Decker, 1 0-0-2; Melia Wakeman, 1 1-2-3; Brittany Ward, 1 0-0-2; Shelby Bourn, 0 1-2-1; Bethany Karl, 0. Totals: 13 6-13-35.
Oxford: Emily Smith, 0, Allie Nelson, 0 1-2-1; Ginny Burdick, 1 0-0-2, Jackie Heggie, 0 Julie Heggie, 3 2-6-8; Kayla Golden, 0 1-2-1; Lacey Barry, 1 2-2-4, Brooke Noble, 0 1-2-1, Haley Witchella, 12 2-4-26. Totals: 17 9-18-43.
Sid. 15 2 5 13–35
Ox. 14 14 8 7–43
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (S) Philpott 3. JV: Sidney won 35-29. Officials: Szelkowski, Wahila.

Greene 53, Delhi 12
DELHI – Greene posted its third shutout quarter of the season jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter in Friday’s victory over the Bulldogs.
Jessica Brooks posted a double-double for Greene finishing with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Rebecca Smith contributed 11 points, and Kaitlin Gorton added eight points. The Trojans finished with 17 assists on their 23 baskets. “Our defense was so go at the start, it kind of took the wind out (Delhi),” Gorton said. “Offensively, we had some of the best ball movement I’ve seen from us all season, particularly in the third quarter.”
Already leading by 17 points at the half, Greene put 18 points on the board in the third as six different players scored. “We had a number of fast breaks in the second half, and our halfcourt offense was really clicking,” Gorton said.
Greene: Rachel Turner, 1 1-2-3; Andrea Day, 3 1-4-7; Emily Conroe, 1 0-0-2; Jessica Brooks, 6 1-2-13; Kaitlin Gorton, 3 2-4-8; Rebecca Smith, 5 1-2-11; Natalie Greene, 3 0-0-6; Alisha Montelione, 1 1-2-3. Totals: 23 7-16-53.
Delhi: Amber Brown, 0; Marisa Chytalo, 1 5-6-7; Jackie Newkerk, 1 0-0-3; Horohoe, 0; Sam Howard, 0; B. Merriman, 0; Kacie Anderson, 0; Kaitlin Haynes, 0; Libby Buel, 1 0-0-2. Totals: 3 5-6-12.
Gre. 14 8 18 13–53
Del. 0 5 4 3–12
Fouled out: none. Three-point goals: (D) Newkerk. JV: Greene won. Officials: Rockefeller, Shaw.