Trumbull Boys Edge Westhill In Double-OT Thriller

John Watts scored 11 of his 16 points in the extra periods as the Trumbull boys basketball team outlasted Westhill 73-70 on Friday in a double overtime thriller.

Westhill (0-1) was without star center Chris Walters, who is recovering from a knee injury and won't return until January. In addition, Antwaun Boyd had his medical request for a fifth season turned down by the CIAC.

Mike Yerina recorded 13 rebounds and 13 points for Trumbull (1-1), which held a 48-43 lead in the fourth quarter. Travis Fonseca added 12 points for the Eagles before fouling out late in the fourth period.

Trey Brey scored 15 points for Trumbull, which built a 70-61 lead in the second overtime before Westhill's late rally fell short.

Tony Dobbinson scored 25 points and Sam Dorissaint added 21 for the Vikings