Greenwich High

Cardinals girls basketball team tops Bridgeport Central on the road, 60-44

Photo by Dan Utzinger: Madi Utzinger of Greenwich, pictured here taking a shot against Brien McMahon, led the Cardinals’ offense during a road victory against Bridgeport Central on Jan. 19, 2024.

With four players scoring in double digits and seven players earning points overall, the Greenwich High School girls basketball team topped Bridgeport Central, 60-44, in varsity action on Friday in Bridgeport.

The win raised Greenwich’s record to 7-4 and snapped a two-game losing streak. The Cardinals were defeated by St. Joseph and Wilton in its previous two games. Greenwich is right back in action today, as it continues its road trip by traveling to non-conference opponent Hall High School.

In Friday’s victory against Bridgeport Central, sophomore guard Madi Utzinger scored a game-high 17 points to pace the Cardinals. Utzinger made two 3-pointers and scored 12 second-half points. The Cardinals held an 11-7 lead on Central following the first quarter, then was ahead, 25-13 at halftime.

Photo courtesy of Dan Utzinger: Greenwich’s Kate Baxendale, pictured here during a game versus Fairfield Ludlowe, helped lead the Cardinals’ offense in a 60-44 road win over Bridgeport Central on Jan. 19, 2024.

“Today was a great team win with every player on the court contributing,” Greenwich coach Megan Wax said. “It was fast-paced and very aggressive and the girls demonstrated perseverance on both ends of the court.”

Junior forward Kate Baxendale totaled 12 points, eight of which came in the second half, while senior forward/center Riana Xhekaj added 10 points, with six coming in the second half for the Cards.

“We were able to really attack the rim and penetrate the paint, which of course, helped get our outside looks a lot more open,” Wax noted.

Senior point guard Ayanna Davenport helped effectively run the offense, scoring 11 points, while converting three 3-point shots for Greenwich. Megan Geiger, a senior guard and Juliette Pelham, a sophomore guard posted three points apiece, while senior guard Caroline McShea made a pair of baskets for four points in the winning effort.

Photo by Dan Utzinger: Ayanna Davenport, pictured here against Fairfield Warde, had 11 points vs. Bridgeport Central.

Greenwich returns to FCIAC action on Tuesday, when its hosts New Canaan. The Cardinals also have a home game Friday against Staples.

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