Canton Lead too Much for Somers

Canton jumped out to a huge first quarter lead and the girls basketball team couldn't overcome it as it fell 58-39 on Friday night in North Central Connecticut Conference action.

Three-time All-NCCC player senior  Sarah Benedetti hit three three-pointers in the first quarter, while senior Megan Roux, two-time NCCC player, scored nine first quarter points as Canton jumped to a 28-4 lead.

Despite the first quarter onslaught, the Spartans continued to play hard and cut the lead to 41-27 mid-way through the third, but the huge early lead would prove too much to overcome.

Benedetti scored a season high 30 points including five three-pointers and 16 of Canton's 20 second half points.

Ashley Kinney continued her strong season-long play with 20 points for Somers. 

This game featured two of the NCCC's top four scorers with Kinney and Benedetti.

Sam Urbon contributed with four points and 11 rebounds and Kayla Stetson had six points for Somers (5-13).

Roux scored 13 points for Canton (11-7).

Somers travels to Enfield on Monday.