Left, Above, Trinity Catholic’s Jack Sovey (10) and Wilton Scott Cunningham (14) battle for a loose ball during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School’s Walsh Court in Stamford on Friday. less
Left, Above, Trinity Catholic’s Jack Sovey (10) and Wilton Scott Cunningham (14) battle for a loose ball during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School’s Walsh Court in Stamford on ... more
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Trinity Dimitry Moise (35) looks on as Jack Sovey defends the shot of Wilton Scott Cunningham (14) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. less
Trinity Dimitry Moise (35) looks on as Jack Sovey defends the shot of Wilton Scott Cunningham (14) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on ... more
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Trinity Contavio Dutreil (5) taps a shot in over Wilton during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Contavio Dutreil (5) taps a shot in over Wilton during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Wilton Kyle Shifrin (12) grabs a rebound from Trinity Dimitry Moise (35) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Wilton Kyle Shifrin (12) grabs a rebound from Trinity Dimitry Moise (35) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Trinity Contavio Dutreil (5) puts up a shot under pressure from Wilton Kyle Shifrin (12) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. less
Trinity Contavio Dutreil (5) puts up a shot under pressure from Wilton Kyle Shifrin (12) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, ... more
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Wilton Robbie Hermann (20) and Trinity Dimitry Moise (35) look for the rebound during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Wilton Robbie Hermann (20) and Trinity Dimitry Moise (35) look for the rebound during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Wilton coach Joel Geriak argues a call during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game against Trinity at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Wilton coach Joel Geriak argues a call during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game against Trinity at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Trinity Stephon McGill looses the ball underpressure from WiltonKyle Phillips (10) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Stephon McGill looses the ball underpressure from WiltonKyle Phillips (10) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Wilton Robbie Hermann fights for the possession against Trinty Stephon McGill (1) and Rattsen Fisher (22) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. less
Wilton Robbie Hermann fights for the possession against Trinty Stephon McGill (1) and Rattsen Fisher (22) during an FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. ... more
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Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Trinity Catholic defeated Wilton 82-73 in a FCIAC Boys Basketball game at Trinity Catholic High School's Walsh Court in Stamford, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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STAMFORD — One of the more anticipated boys basketball games of the season did not disappoint.
Trinity Catholic and Wilton played a fast-paced, offensive-minded 32 minutes Friday night, with the Crusaders pulling away in the fourth for an 82-73 victory.
Trinity (9-3, 8-1 FCIAC) stays in the top half of the FCIAC field while Wilton (7-4, 5-3) drops three games back of first-place Ridgefield, which the Warriors face Tuesday.
Trinity knew it would be in for an up-and-down game and that is exactly what it got from Wilton.
“This was a big win, especially because last year they knocked us out of FCIACs. We really wanted this win so much, as a team,” Trinity’s Stephon McGill said. “We love this pace. We like to get the ball and move up the court fast. This game we were able to get on the fast break for buckets and get back on defense.”
McGill led Trinity with 25 points while Contavio Dutreil and Dimitry Moise each put in 19.
For Wilton, Antonio Brancato scored a game-high 28 points, keeping his team in the game by driving to the hoop for layups all second half.
The Warriors trimmed the Trinity lead down to 45-44 in the third quarter but could not get any closer.
“The game plan was to keep them off the boards and let certain kids take certain shots and we did a good job defensively sticking to that game plan, but they hit their shots,” Wilton coach Joel Geriak said. “The effort tonight was awesome. The kids played their tails off. I couldn’t ask for any more as a coach, I just wish we were walking out with a W.”
Wilton stayed in the game, in part, by going 20-23 from the free throw line.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Stephon McGill, Trinity. McGill not only led the team in scoring, he controlled the ball all night for the Crusaders. His patience and decision-making on offense was the key to the game for Trinity as he seemed to know exactly when to take it to the hoop and when to work it around outside.
QUOTABLE
“I give credit to all the guys on the team tonight but Steph has really started to become a floor general out there,” Trinity coach Mike Walsh said. “He had a really good game tonight. He made key passes in key situations, inside and also outside. I thought they all played well tonight but he was really good and he was the key for us.”
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TRINITY CATHOLIC 82, WILTON 73
WILTON 11 23 19 20—73
TRINITY 19 22 18 23 —82
WILTON (7-4, 5-3) Kyle Maatallah 3 1-2 7; Kyle Shifrin 0 0-0 0; Scott Cunningham 2 8-8 13; Nick Kronenberg 5 0-0 12; Robbie Hermann 2 0-0 4; Antonio Brancato 10 8-10 28; Kyle Hyly 0 2-2 2; Kyle Phillips 0 0-0 0; Ryan Schribner 2 1-2 7. Totals: 24 20-24 73
TRINITY (9-3, 8-1 FCIAC) Stephon McGill 9 6-11 25; Contavio Dutreil 6 6-8 19; Dimitry Moise 7 2-6 19; Rash Constant 4 0-0 12; Jack Soucy 1 0-0 3; Cam Blake 0 2-2 2; Rasheen Fisher 0 0-0 0; Anthony Anderson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 29 16-28 82
3-point field goals: W—Schribner 2, Kronenberg 2, Cunningham; TC—Moise, Dutreil, Soucy, McGill, Constant 2