Girls’ Basketball

Norwich 49, Owego 42

OWEGO – Norwich came up with some big buckets late in the game to secure its fourth win of the season in five outings.

Senior Hannah Runyon drove and dished off to Sophie Stewart for two layups in the last two minutes as Norwich was able to maintain the advantage. “It was really a gutsy game, and even though we won by seven, it was never comfortable for us,” said Norwich coach Josh Bennett.

Owego sharpshooter, Brittany Rando, scored 13 of her 15 points after halftime as the Indians stayed in striking range. Forward Rachel Merrill added 11 points, and those two were isolated late in the game on the offensive end in an attempt to overtake the Tornado.

“Bryn (Loomis)did just a great job defending Rando, and Sophie did a tremendous job of rebounding for us,” Bennett said. “To hold a team like Owego to 42 points is impressive.”

Runyon led Norwich’s scoring with 17 points, Loomis added 12, and Molly DeMellier scored nine.

Norwich hosts Susquehanna Valley on Friday.

Norwich: Miranda Costin, 0; Brooke Bonney, 0; Cassie Sutton, 1 0-1-2; Devon Palen, 0; Molly DeMellier, 4 0-0-9; Bryn Loomis, 2 8-12-12; Hailey Dietrich, 1 3-4-5; Sophie Stewart, 2 0-0-4; Hannah Runyon, 4 7-12-17. Totals: 14 18-29-49.