John Dibartolomeo had 38 points, including nine three pointers, in the Wreckers 80-73 upset victory Friday night over St. Joseph. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Elaine Rankowitz for WestportNow.com
The Staples basketball team today is savoring an upset 80-73 win Friday night against No. 5-ranked St. Joseph in Trumbull.
Junior John Dibartolomeo scored 38 points, including nine three-pointers, to shock the Cadets who went into the game with a 14-2 record, including 13-1 in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC).
The Wreckers went into the game 4-9 in the conference and 5-10 overall, but first-year Head Coach Colin Devine said his team played with “heart and desire” to gain victory.
Staples led 39-28 at halftime, but the Cadets closed the gap to 55-52 in the final minutes. Andre Oztemel added 21 points for the Wreckers while Joe Kestenbaum scored 13. The Wreckers next take on Bridgeport Central at home on Monday at 7 p.m.
