The Ludlowe girls basketball team continued their perfect season on Thursday as they won the FCIAC Championship, defeating St. Joseph, 52-42 at Trumbull High School.
It's the first FCIAC girls basketball title for Ludlowe girls basketball. Fairfield High won the title back-to-back in 1997 and 1998 and Warde won the championship in 2009.
Ludlowe got out to a lead in the first quarter, thanks to two Rory Kudzy three-pointers, and led 10-8 after one. The Falcons never looked back.
Ludlowe increased their lead to 16-10 with 3:25 left in the half, and then led 19-12 at the break.
The Falcons built up a double-digit lead in the third quarter, taking a lead as large as 13, before finishing the third up 11, 39-28.
St. Joseph chipped away in the fourth, cutting the deficit to as little as five, 44-39. Ludlowe was able to hit free throws down the stretch
Huge congratulations to Head Coach Sara Kinsley and her coaching staff. Kinsley was named FCIAC Coach of the Year.
Caitlin Finnegan, who had 14 points, was named FCIAC Championship Game MVP. Finnegan's presence was felt on the defensive end as well, blocking shots and altering many others.
Kudzy and Phoebe Shostak each finished with 13 points.
Madison Roman was named FCIAC Player of the Year, which was announced at halftime, along with the All-FCIAC teams.
Other Falcons receiving FCIAC honors included, Kaleigh Sommers first team, Finnegan second team, Kudzy 3rd team, and Shostak and Kate Cimador Honorable Mention.
This team has battled adversity, both on and off the court this year, and play for each other and care about the team. That's what makes a successful team.
Ludlowe currently sits at 23-0 and turns their attention to the state tournament. They earned a first round bye and will open up at home on next Friday, March 3rd.
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