Canton can’t overcome Bolton’s big lead in defeat

Canton’s Emily Briggs (22) had a game-high 26 points Friday night against Bolton.

CANTON, Jan. 28 – Jessica Larsh had a team-high 18 points to lead the Bolton High Bulldogs to a 57-54 NCCC victory over Canton Friday night. Julia Hinckley had 10 points for Bolton (13-2, 11-1 NCCC) while Megan Shorey and Syndey Marshall each had eight points.

Bolton led by 15 points in the fourth quarter but the Warriors (11-4, 10-2 NCCC) made a late run, outscoring Bolton 15-3 in the final three minutes. Canton cut the deficit to three points with 9.2 seconds remaining on a three-point shot from Emma Charron.

But it took Canton too long to foul Larsh. She missed the front end of a 1-and-1 foul shot opportunity with 1.5 seconds remaining but it wasn’t enough time for Canton to get off a shot.

Emily Briggs led Canton with a game-high 26 points and a three-point goal. Charron added 11. Canton was hurt by a scoring drought of nearly 4½ minutes in the fourth quarter. Sarah Bowman missed the game because she is recovering from a concussion.

Canton returns to the floor Tuesday night when they travel to Granby for a 7 p.m. start.

Bolton 57, Canton 54
At Canton
Bolton (57) Jessica Larsh 5 8-12 18, R. Zimmerman 2 1-2 5, B. Domburse 2-0-6, C. Whitehead 1 0-2 2, Megan Shorey 3 2-2 8, Syndey Marshall 4-0-8, Julia Hinckley 4-0-10. Team: 21 11-18 57
Canton (54) Emily Briggs 10 5-6 26, Maggie Treacy 2 3-4 8, Emma Charron 5-0-11, Abbé Skinner 1 1-2 3
Leah Eschenbrenner 0-0-0, Carly Atkinson 3-0-6, Amanda Gottlieb 0-0-0, Belle Magna 0-0-0, Lauren Puglielli 0-0-0, Morgan Walzak 0-0-0. Totals 21 9-12 54
Bolton (13-2)      12  13  16  15  — 57
Canton (11-4)       6  16  12  20 – 54
Three-point goals: Briggs (C), Treacy (C), Charron (C), Domburse (B) 2, Hinckley (B) 2