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E.O. Smith Boys Pick Up Big Win Over Fermi

Nine three-point baskets and a thundering dunk pave the way to the Panthers' third straight victory to open the season.

Three players scored in double figures as E.O. Smith defeated Fermi 77-56 in CCC East boys basketball action Wednesday night in Enfield.

Brandon Desautels led the way with 19 points, including a slam dunk in the first half. Ben Wrona had 13 points, while Brad Walden canned four three-pointers and finished with 12 points.

The Panthers led 36-20 at halftime and never looked back, connecting on nine three-pointers in cruising to their third straight win to open the season.

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Josh Pasini tallied a game-high 27 points for Fermi (0-3).

E.O. Smith returns to the court Monday, hosting Windham at 6 p.m.

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Photo credits: Tim Jensen

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