By D.M.Livingston|Published Dec 30, 2025

Waterbury- Holy Cross High School’s boys basketball team struggled on Tuesday night, falling 70–52 to West Haven. The loss drops the Crusaders to 2–4 on the season, while West Haven improves to 5–1.

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It’s been a challenging start to the season for Holy Cross, facing a tough slate of opponents early on. Against West Haven, the Crusaders had difficulty matching the pace and depth of the top-ranked visitors. West Haven jumped to an early lead, scoring 26 points in the first half while limiting Holy Cross to just 16.

Holy Cross showed signs of life late in the game, putting together a strong fourth quarter, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.

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Quarter Breakdown:

• Q1: Holy Cross 11, West Haven 16
• Q2: Holy Cross 5, West Haven 10
• Q3: Holy Cross 7, West Haven 22
• Q4: Holy Cross 29, West Haven 22
• Final: Holy Cross 52, West Haven 70

Looking Ahead: Holy Cross will return home to face 1–3 Naugatuck in their next matchup. The Crusaders will be looking to regroup, sharpen their game plan, and get back on track as they continue to navigate this challenging early-season schedule. Fans can follow coverage and updates on The Waterbury Times.

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