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Keira Integlia get’s by Jada McAulay of Cross for two of her 14 points
The Branford Lady Hornets started out looking like the UConn Lady Huskies last week when they jumped out to a 15 – 2 lead over Wilbur Cross after the first quarter.
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Julia Moore scored 12 points and was strong under the boards.
A couple of early baskets by junior Julia Moore (pictured) and sophomore Keira Integlia (top photo) jump- started Branford and it looked like it was going to be an early night for Cross.
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Guiliana Piscitelli meets up with a bunch of Lady Governors under the basket but still gets the rebound
The Hornets led 22 – 12 at the half and kept the pressure on in the third period outscoring the Governor’s 13 – 6 to build what looked like an insurmountable 17 point lead, 35 – 18.
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Coach Justin Henry reacts to the Cross comeback in the fourth quarter
But slowly but surely Cross made a comeback and outscored the Lady Hornets 17 – 6 in the fourth quarter.
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Senior Ellery Riccio lay’s one up for a basket
Their effort fell just short of a win; the Hornets held on for a 41 – 35 victory. Their next game against Amity High, postponed because of the blizzard, will be played at home tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7 p.m.
Integlia (14) and Moore (12) combined for 26 points to lead the Hornets.
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Adrienne Di Gioia passes to an open teammate
Adrienne DiGioia (pictured) added six. Tamila Flowers led the Lady Governors with 10.
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Senior Robin Norko looks to pass over Gloria McPherson of Cross
With the win Branford is 4 – 7 while Cross fell to 1 – 10.
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