Norwich faces speedy Binghamton in STAC final
NORWICH – If it was a soccer match, Norwich coach Tom Collier said his STAC final against Binghamton would be called a "friendly."
The two clubs play an annual preseason scrimmage, and both clubs are quite familiar with each other from multiple summer league battles. So there won't be any surprises tonight at Union-Endicott High School when the teams tip off at 7:30 p.m.
"I established a relationship with their coach (Dave Springer) my first year here," Collier said. "They like to play us, and we like to play them."
Collier said Binghamton brings a level of speed and quickness that is usually unrivaled in the Southern Tier Athletic Conference, something he feels has benefited his club the past four years. "It's great conditioning for our kids so that they can compensate for that speed," Collier said. "If we can play with their speed, i 's easier for us when we play everyone else."
Binghamton (13-5) has three losses to STAC schools this season falling to Ithaca and Elmira, and it split two games with Horseheads.
Norwich narrowly escaped with a one-point victory over Horseheads Wednesday night. The Blue Raiders brought a physical brand of basketball to the floor, something in stark contrast to what Binghamton likes to do.
"Binghamton wants to run all day and get into a transition game," Collier said. "They also like to penetrate and dish."
Andre Hawkins runs the offense for the Pats, and off guard Anthony Weakland is the top outside shooter averaging around two three-point makes per game. Collier also tabbed 6-foot-4 forward Nick Snyder and slashing forward Kyhil Pinkney as offensive threats.
"Honestly, everyone on their roster is good, and everyone they start is a scoring threat," Collier said. "We're looking forward to the game and we're excited to play Binghamton. We've had the STAC trophy the past year, and we'd like to keep it another year."
Norwich won its first league title in 20 years last season beating Union-Endicott in the championship game.
The two clubs play an annual preseason scrimmage, and both clubs are quite familiar with each other from multiple summer league battles. So there won't be any surprises tonight at Union-Endicott High School when the teams tip off at 7:30 p.m.
"I established a relationship with their coach (Dave Springer) my first year here," Collier said. "They like to play us, and we like to play them."
Collier said Binghamton brings a level of speed and quickness that is usually unrivaled in the Southern Tier Athletic Conference, something he feels has benefited his club the past four years. "It's great conditioning for our kids so that they can compensate for that speed," Collier said. "If we can play with their speed, i 's easier for us when we play everyone else."
Binghamton (13-5) has three losses to STAC schools this season falling to Ithaca and Elmira, and it split two games with Horseheads.
Norwich narrowly escaped with a one-point victory over Horseheads Wednesday night. The Blue Raiders brought a physical brand of basketball to the floor, something in stark contrast to what Binghamton likes to do.
"Binghamton wants to run all day and get into a transition game," Collier said. "They also like to penetrate and dish."
Andre Hawkins runs the offense for the Pats, and off guard Anthony Weakland is the top outside shooter averaging around two three-point makes per game. Collier also tabbed 6-foot-4 forward Nick Snyder and slashing forward Kyhil Pinkney as offensive threats.
"Honestly, everyone on their roster is good, and everyone they start is a scoring threat," Collier said. "We're looking forward to the game and we're excited to play Binghamton. We've had the STAC trophy the past year, and we'd like to keep it another year."
Norwich won its first league title in 20 years last season beating Union-Endicott in the championship game.
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