Wolverines too much for T-Birds

Wolverines too much for T-Birds

Newfield senior Gina Oliveria drives the baseline in a road game against Connetquot Jan 6. Photo by Bill Landon

 

The T-Birds of Connetquot stayed within striking distance by the halftime break, but the Newfield Wolverines stretched their legs in the 3rd quarter behind the hot hand of sophomore Raiyah Reid — who led her team in scoring for the 55-39 victory Jan, 6.

Reid hit 11 field goals a triple and 3 from the free throw line for 28 points. Megan Spina the senior netted 6 field goals a free throw for 13 points along with 12 rebounds and Abigal Daniels banked six.

The win lifts the Wolverines to 2-3 in league play 3-6 overall. Newfield retakes the court Jan. 10 at home against Lindenhurst. Tip-off is schedule for 5 o’clock.

— All photos by Bill Landon