HVRHS boys win back-to-back games at home

HVRHS boys win back-to-back games at home

Wes Allyn, junior, plays forward for HVRHS varsity basketball.

Photo by Riley Klein

FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School boys varsity basketball hosted two home games last week and won them both.

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Mountaineers won 58-46 over Gilbert School. HVRHS was led offensively by Sam Marcus with 12 points, Anthony Labbadia with 10 points, and Wes Allyn with nine points. Gilbert (0-12) was led by Noah Holmes with 25 points and Josh Alexander with 14 points.

On Friday, Jan. 24, HVRHS beat Terryville High School 63-54. HVRHS was led by Owen Riemer with 22 points, Anthony Labbadia with 18 points, and Mason O’Niel and Wes Allyn with nine points each. Terryville (3-10) was led by Tyler Hawse with 20 points and Aiden Legassey with 11 points.

After the two wins, HVRHS moved to a record of 5-8 this season with six Berkshire League games remaining in the regular season.

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