Canton shuts down Granby for third straight win

Canton’s Brandon Powell (4) puts up a shot during Friday night’s win over Granby. (Photo courtesy Bill Brewster)

GRANBY, Jan. 13, 2023 – Matthew Benedetti had a season-high 19 points and Brandon Powell added 16 as the Canton High boys basketball team won their third straight game with a 56-42 win over Granby in North Central Connecticut Conference action on Friday night.

The Warriors (4-4, 3-1 NCCC) held the Bears to under 10 points in three of four quarters to earn the victory. Scott Simpson had 11 points to lead Granby (1-7, 0-3 NCCC).

Canton returns to action on Tuesday night when they host East Windsor at 6:45 p.m.

Canton 56, Granby 42
At Granby
Canton (56) Taylor Kim 1-0-2, Khali Thomas 2-0-4, Ben Cuniowski 1-1-3, Brandon Powell 5-6-16, Jake Dean 1-0-3, Matthew Benedetti 8-2-19, Ryan Cuniowski 0-2-2, Ryan Benedetti 3-1-7. Totals 21-12.
Granby (42) Scott Simpson 4-1-11, Jackson Elkrod 3-1-9, Juan Subiza 0-2-2, Chas Orluk 6-1-6, Joziah Burris 2-0-4, Aiden Henebury 0-0-0, Oliver Douglas 0-0-0, Ethan Bermudez 0-0-0. Totals 15-5
Canton (4-4)                 14  10  11  21  — 56
Granby (1-7)                   9    9  16    8 – 42
Three-point goals: Simpson (G) 2, Elkrod (G) 2, Orluk (G) 3, Dean (C), M. Benedetti (C)

Bill Brewster contributed to this report.