Wreckers Deliver in the Clutch to Advance in State Tournament

The Staples girls basketball team showed its toughness and composure Saturday night, battling past a red-hot South Windsor squad for a 42–35 victory in the CIAC Division II state quarterfinals. After weathering an early 8–0 deficit, the Wreckers leaned on timely scoring from Freya Harvey, key rebounds from Riley Caney, and clutch shooting down the stretch from Chloe Smith and Emma Asiel. Staples locked down defensively in the final minutes, holding South Windsor scoreless after the game was tied 35–35 and securing a trip to the state semifinals.

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