GFA Boys Basketball Team Earns First Win Over St. Luke's, 61-35

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Tuesday turned into an historic afternoon for the Greens Farms Academy boys basketball team.

Led by Sean Obi's 27th consecutive double-double, the Dragons defeated St. Luke's for the first time in program history with a 61-35 victory in New Canaan.

Obi, who has been attracting the attention of Division I college scouts, scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and blocked three shots as GFA rolled in its season opener.

"I told the boys that they had a chance to play for a little history tonight," GFA coach Doug Scott said. "It’s a good feeling to get that done."

Sophomore Matt Tate, a transfer from Greenwich High School, started at point guard for GFA and handed out 10 assists.

Freshman Zach Baines came of the bench to block five shots and pulled down seven rebounds.

In addition, seventh-grade prodigy Tremont Waters and Hunter Eggers each chipped in with 11 points for the Dragons.

Scott also pointed to the defense of junior Patrick Ryan, a transfer from Darien who helped shut down St Luke’s big guns.

After building a 34-21 lead at the halftime, the Dragons allowed just 14 points in the second half.

"I wanted to win some games with defense this year," Scott said. " Holding them to 35 and allowing no Storm players to break double digits is a terrific way to start.”

Sean Cullinane was the leading scorer for St. Luke's (0-1) with just eight points.

GFA will be back in action on Thursday, when it seeks its first victory at Rye Country Day.

According to Scott, scouts from Stanford University will be in attendance to watch Obi play.

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The Staples girls basketball team begins its season on Wednesday when it hosts McMahon in a 7 p.m. tip. The Wreckers also are in action on Thursday when they entertain Bassick (7 p.m.).

Staples has qualified for the state tournament in 27 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in state history behind Masuk (38 years in a row).

Last year, the Wreckers were the last team into the Class LL tournament with an 8-12 regular-season record. They lost their first-round game to Hall.

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Here is a scrimmage schedule for the Staples boys basketball and boys hockey teams:

BOYS BASKETBALL

Sunday -- at Ansonia, 12 p.m.

BOYS HOCKEY (Co-op with Weston and Shelton)

Wednesday -- vs. Branford, 4:30 p.m., at Milford Ice Pavilion

Saturday -- Jamboree, 6:30 p.m., at Shelton Rinks

TUESDAY'S RESULTS

Boys basketball

Greens Farms Academy 61, St. Luke's 35

WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Girls basketball

McMahon at Staples, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY'S SCHEDULE

Boys basketball

Greens Farms Academy at Rye Country Day, 4:30 p.m.

Girls basketball

Bassick at Staples, 5:30 p.m.

FRDIAY'S SCHEDULE

No games scheduled

SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE

Football

Staples vs. Xavier, Class LL finals, 5:30 p.m., at Rentschler Field

STANDINGS

BOYS BASKETBALL

West Division

FCIAC Record

Overall Record

Central Division

FCIAC Record

Overall Record

East Division

FCIAC Record

Overall Record

0-0

GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Division

FCIAC Record

Overall Record

Central Division

East Division

0-0

BOYS HOCKEY