Shelton Scores And Standings: Jan. 25

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will make his second book-signing appearance at the new Fairfield University Bookstore in downtown Fairfield, 1499 Post Road on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.

His new book, Hoops in Connecticut: The Nutmeg State's Passion for Basketball, published by The History Press, will be available for purchase. A press release and a jpg of the cover are attached for your perusal.

The book is a compact history of basketball in the state of Connecticut, covering outstanding high school teams, college teams and the 33 state natives who have played in the NBA. There are interviews with many of the game's luminaries -- from Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Famer Calvin Murphy (Norwalk) to former NBA stars Charles Smith, Vin Baker, John Bagley, Wes Matthews and the late John Williamson, from former Harlem Globetrotter Alvin Clinkscales to Johnny Egan, Chris Smith, Chuck Aleksinas, Tony Hanson, Ed Goldstone and the inimitable Frank "Porky" Vieira.
 
Several coaches are featured: The late Fred Barakat of Fairfield University, Dave Bike of Sacred Heart, Dee Rowe, Joe Vancisin, Bill Detrick, Frank Crisafi and Harrison Taylor.

 From an area standpoint, there is a strong emphasis on Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University; Roger Ludlowe High School's 1954-55 New England championship team, Bassick High of Bridgeport's undefeated 1988-89 state championship team, and the myriad athletes and coaches who emerged from the Bridgeport playgrounds -- Messrs. Vieira, Vancisin, Taylor, the two Smiths, Matthews, Walter Luckett, Clinkscales, Bagley, et al.

There are more than 90 images, including a color photo of UConn's 2010-11 NCAA championship team visiting President Obama at the White House.

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Lauren McCone scored 19 points Tuesday as thegirls basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 58-46 victory over winless Lyman Hall.

Kelly Pendagast added 14 points for Shelton, which improved to 5-8.

Nicole Mierzejewski scored six points and grabbed 16 rebounds for Lyman Hall (0-13).

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The Shelton boys basketball team suffered its third straight loss Tuesday, falling 70-46 to Cheshire.

Tyler Barnes scored 15 points  for Cheshire, which improved to 9-3. Christian Pierre had 18 points for the Gaels, who dropped to 4-8.

Cheshire took command early, building a 20-6 lead after the first quarter, then extended it to 34-16 at the half. 

TUESDAY'S RESULTS

Boys basketball

Cheshire 70, Shelton 46

Girls basketball

Shelton 48, Lyman Hall 46

WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Boys hockey

Staples-Weston-Shelton at Darien, 8:10 p.m., Darien Ice Rink

Bpys swimming

Shelton st Sheehan, 4 p,m.

Wrestling

Amity at Shelton, 4 p.m.

SCC Boys Basketball Standings (through Jan. 18)

Hammonasset

Team Division Overall

Hillhouse 3-0 10-0

Hand 3-0 7-3

Guilford 1-2 2-7

Foran 1-2 5-5

Law 0-4 0-9

Housatonic

Cheshire 4-0 8-3

Amity 1-2 8-1

Sheehan 1-2 5-6

Shelton 1-2 4-6

Lyman Hall 1-2 2-7

Quinnipiac

Fairfield Prep 2-1 8-2

Xavier 2-1 4-6

West Haven 2-1 4-6

Hamden 2-2 5-4

Notre Dame 0-3 0-11

Hammonasset

Career 3-0 8-1

Wilbur Cross 2-1 7-3

North Haven 2-1 7-2

Branford 1-3 6-3

East Haven 0-3 4-6

GIRLS BASKETBALL (through Jan. 18)

Hammonasset

Hillhouse 3-0 9-1

Hand 2-1 6-4

Law 2-2 6-5

Guilford 1-2 3-8

Foran 0-3 4-8

Housatonic

Sheehan 2-1 6-4

Cheshire 2-1 5-4

Shelton 1-1 5-6

Amity 1-2 5-5

Lyman Hall 0-3 0-11

Quinnipiac

Mercy 2-0 9-3

Hamden 1-1 8-4

West Haven 1-2 9-3

Sacred Heart Academy 1-2 7-3

Hammonasset

Career 3-0 9-1

East Haven 2-2 6-5

Wilbur Cross 2-1 2-8

Branford 0-2 0-10

North Haven 0-2 0-10