On January 27, the Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ basketball team hosted Dartmouth in their second matchup of the season. A month prior, the Bulldogs visited the Indians on December 23 and lost 60-41. Following the defeat, ORR went on a second streak, winning six straight games including a 56-29 win over Joseph Case on January 25 on their way to the rematch with Dartmouth.
Maddie Wright started things strong for the Bulldogs, hitting back-to-back three-pointers to open the game. She went on to score 11 points in the first half, and Old Rochester went into the second half with a 19-18 lead.
The momentum continued to swing in ORR’s favor in the third quarter as the Bulldogs opened up with an 11-point run. The Indians were able to bounce back and cut the lead down to single digits, but after a three-pointer from Wright late in the third quarter brought the lead up to 10 at 33-23, Dartmouth never got any closer.
By the end of the game, the point difference was nearly identical to the first meeting. However, while the first game ended with a 19-point win for Dartmouth, it was Old Rochester that walked away this time with an 18-point win and a final score of 51-33.
Wright led Old Rochester with 16 points, while Maggie Brogioli scored 10 points and Logan Fernandes scored nine. The win brings the Lady Bulldogs’ winning streak to seven, their record to 10-1 and qualifies them for the state tournament. ORR hosted Falmouth on Wednesday and will visit Dighton-Rehoboth on Friday, February 4, at 6:30 pm.
Boys Basketball
While the Bulldogs defeated Joseph Case, 70-65, on January 25, they fell to 7-5 in a 58-42, nonconference loss to visiting Norwell on January 28. Old Rochester was led by Sawyer Fox and Liam Geraghty, who each scored 18 points. The Bulldogs will look to get back on track when they host Dighton-Rehoboth on Friday, February 4, at 6:30 pm.
Boys Hockey
The Old Rochester/Fairhaven boys hockey team edged out a close, 4-3 win against Diman Voke on January 26 at Falmouth Ice Arena. The victory extended their win streak to two games. The Bulldogs faced Dennis-Yarmouth on Wednesday and will look to avenge prior losses to Dartmouth when they visit the Indians on Saturday, February 5, at 7:30 pm at Hetland Memorial Arena in New Bedford.
Sports Roundup
By Matthew Curry