Stamford Boys Basketball “Rams” Past New Canaan

Sam Berkun and Jon Saint
January 6, 2016

Stamford High Boys Basketball improved their record Tuesday to 4-1 after winning their first home game of the year against New Canaan. The final score of the game was 52-35. Stamford received strong performances from senior Jay DeVito with 22 points, junior Nico Laveris had 12 points and sophomore Tevin St. John chipped in with 9 points. DeVito also shot 61% from the field. Senior Steffan Harding lead the team with 5 rebounds.

Stamford got off to a slow start turning the ball over four times, scoring only 11 points in the first quarter. In the second they continued the trend scoring just nine points with seven turnovers.

During the second half, the team effort led the Knights to a total of 32 points and only six turnovers. The strong second half play empowered Stamford to a demanding win over the New Canaan Rams.

They will visit Westport on Friday in a match-up against Staples.

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About the Contributors

Sam Berkun, Sports Editor

Sam Berkun is a senior at Stamford High School, and is this year's "head" Sports Editor. In addition to being the Vice President of the Class for a consecutive 4 years, he plays on the school's baseball team and hopes to bring his team back to a much needed State Championship. You can commonly find him on the golf links, or studying hard at the library (false). Sam has been acclaimed as a better Sports Writer/Editor than Co-Sports Editor Randy Malak, and wishes for a very productive and successful year for the SHS Round Table. To contact Sam please email him at [email protected]

Jon Saint, Sports Editor

Jonathan Saint is a senior at Stamford High and a co-sports editor in the Round Table. He joined The Round Table last year as a junior and immediately found a love writing for local and professional sports. He has been playing in the Stamford High Baseball program since he was a freshman and hopes to be on the team again this year. He is a huge fan of the Mets, Patriots and Celtics. He is highly regarded as a fantasy football expert and expects to win the championship in his league this year. If you have any fantasy questions or questions about anything else you can contact him at [email protected].