OLD LYME—The Wildcats advanced to the CIAC Division V quarter-finals last night with a 53-44 win over the Grasso Tech Eagles—but it did not come easily.
To quote from rookie coach Dylan Sheffield’s words in his post-game interview, the team was “grinding” as it clawed out the unexpectedly tough victory..
The Eagles drew up to just one point away from Old Lyme in the fourth quarter while the ‘Cats missed shot after shot from both the court and foul line but finally, Old Lyme found its rhythm again and pulled away to clinch the win.
Freshman Eddie Fiske was a major contributor to the Wildcat’s score with a game-high 20 points. He was joined by senior Leland Hine:, who notched a solid 14 points.
Nick Stavesky: scored 17 points for Grasso-Tech.
Old Lyme will host the Somers Spartans in Monday’s quarterfinal to be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym.