Stratford Boys Battle Hard But Fall Short to Weston

Date: January 30, 2024

Staff Writer

In a hard-fought contest on January 29, the Stratford boys' basketball team faced a challenging matchup against Weston and ultimately fell short with a final score of 70-59. Niko Lubas and Avon Scudder led the way for Stratford with impressive performances, scoring 17 and 14 points, respectively. Despite their individual efforts, the team couldn't overcome an early deficit after the first quarter.

Weston showcased their offensive prowess, led by Casper Leary with 17 points and Jackson Bryce contributing 10. The balanced scoring from Weston proved challenging for Stratford throughout the game. Despite the outcome, Coach Swaller commended his team for their resilience and the impressive 21 points they put up in the last quarter. The young Stratford squad displayed determination, keeping the intensity high until the final whistle.

Box Score:

- Weston: 23 17 17 13 - 70

  - Casper Leary: 17 points

  - Jackson Bryce: 10 points

  - Josh Wallace: 11 points

  - Jamie Stack: 12 points

  - Zach Seldon: 11 points

- Stratford: 9 14 15 21 - 59

  - Niko Lubas: 17 points

  - Avon Scudder: 14 points

  - Kaiden Shiggs: 7 points

  - Vinny Aquino: 7 points

  - Elijah Lewis: 6 points

  - Tylor Bonaventura: 3 points

Three-Pointers:

- Weston:Leary 2, Bryce 2, Stack 2, Wallace 1, Fitzsimmons 1

- Stratford: Scudder 2, Lewis 1, Bonaventura 1

Despite the loss, Coach Swaller expressed satisfaction with his team's effort and highlighted the potential for improvement as they aim to put together complete games down the stretch of the season. Stratford's young team continues to gain valuable experience and looks forward to facing future challenges with determination and a commitment to growth.

Weston (70)

Casper Leary 7 1-2 17  Jackson Bryce 4 0-0 10 Josh Wallace 5 0-1 11 Jamie Stack 3 4-8 12  Kyle Kollen 1 0-0 2 Danny Fitzsimmons 1 0-2 3 Zach Seldon 5 1-1 11 Will Bello 0 0-2 0 Paul Forster 1 0-0 2 Mike Meeman 1 0-0 2

Totals: 28 6-16 70

By Quarter: 23  17  17  13

Stratford (59)

Trevor Perley 0 0-0 0 Darren Fabre 0 1-2 1  Kaiden Shiggs 1 5-8 7  Vinny Aquino 1 5-6 7  Nico Lubas 6 5-5 17 Avon Scudder 5 2-4 14  Elijah Lewis 2 1-2 6 Kyle Ray 1 0-0 2 Tylor Bonaventura 1 0-0 3  Thomas Kaine 0 0-0 0 Hayden Fabius 0 0-0 0 

Totals: 18 19-27 59 

By Quarter: 9 14  15  21

3's

Weston - Leary 2, Bryce 2, Stack 2, Wallace 1, Fitzsimmons 1

Stratford - Scudder 2, Lewis 1, Bonaventura 1