UTICA – A rematch for the title of this years Juggler Classic – Norwich girls varsity basketball team was pitted against rival Seton Catholic Central – as the two squads advanced to the finals game of which was played on Sunday.

With Seton previously emerging triumphant in their previous game by a score of 70-50 – Norwich was looking to rebound for the championship win, where they eventually fell flat against the Saints losing by a score of 77-58.

“We have just had trouble stopping their runs. We need to do a better job finding shooters in transition and making them earn scores,” said Norwich head coach Josh Bennett following the team championship loss. “They (Seton) are doing a good job of making runs when they need them.”

Norwich advanced off a win on Saturday, Jan. 14, over host Utica-Notre Dame by a score of 60-53; while Seton advanced following their Saturday win over South Jefferson by a score of 57-39.

Leading Norwich in the Saturday matchup was Makenzie Maynard who battled her way to a game high 24 points, while going 6-8 from the line. Norwich effectively took the halftime lead at 29-26, before holding the lead into the second half where they could outscore Utica-Notre Dame 31-27 for the first round win at 60-53.