STRONG CANFIELD FINISH EARNS ROAD VICTORY

In a hard-fought battle on the road, Canfield’s basketball team showcased their resilience and determination, using a strong fourth-quarter performance to pull away from Howland and secure a 46-36 victory.

The game remained tightly contested throughout, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops. However, it was Canfield’s dominant fourth quarter that ultimately proved to be the difference-maker, as they outscored Howland 14-6 to seal the win.

Leading the scoring charge for Canfield was Sam Castronova, who delivered a standout performance with 13 points, followed closely by Ray McCune contributing 10 points. Drew Shapiro added 8 points to the winning effort.

Despite the loss, Howland put up a valiant effort, with Chris Fenton and Alex Henry each scoring 11 points, while John Perry added 7 points.

With this important victory, Canfield improves their record to an impressive 14-4 and now sets their sights on a highly anticipated matchup with arch-rival Poland on the road on Friday. Meanwhile, Howland, with a 9-10 record, will look to bounce back as they host South Range at home on Friday.