GAME NIGHT IN THE BRASS CITY – sponsored by Simon Sharrock – Dave Jones Realty

(6) Crosby 6-4 at (3) Wilby 7-2

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Waterbury-It has been nearly a decade since the Wilby Wildcats last solved the Crosby Bulldogs.

The last time Wilby walked off the floor victorious against Crosby was the 2016 NVL Semifinals. Since that night, the Bulldogs have owned the rivalry—14 consecutive victories, spanning multiple coaching staffs, graduating classes, and eras of Brass City basketball.

Until now.

Tonight, Game Night in the Brass City steps into Waterbury’s longest and most emotionally charged high school rivalry, with momentum, records, and history colliding on the hardwood.

The Streak

Fourteen straight wins doesn’t just live in a stat book—it lives in locker rooms, hallways, and community memory. Crosby has turned Wilby into a measuring stick, while Wilby has spent years chasing the feeling of flipping the script.

For the Wildcats, this isn’t just another NVL game.
It’s about erasing nine years of frustration.

For the Bulldogs, it’s about protecting the standard.

Where They Stand

• Crosby Bulldogs: 6–4
  Battle-tested, balanced, and comfortable in tight games. Crosby enters tonight knowing how to win rivalry games—even when momentum swings.

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• Wilby Wildcats: 7–2
  Quietly putting together one of their strongest starts in years. The Wildcats are deeper, more disciplined, and playing with a belief that this might finally be the group capable of breaking through.

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What’s at Stake

This game carries more than standings implications.

• Bragging rights in the Brass City
• NVL positioning heading into the second half
• A chance for Wilby to finally end a 14-game drought
• A chance for Crosby to remind everyone why the rivalry has tilted their way for almost a decade

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The Atmosphere

Expect a packed gym.
Expect emotion.
Expect runs, responses, and moments where history feels heavy.

Rivalry games don’t care about records. They care about execution, toughness, and who can handle the moment when the noise gets loud.

Final Word

Fourteen wins in a row says dominance.
Nine years without a win says hunger.

Tonight, the past meets the present.

Game Night in the Brass City is live as Crosby and Wilby add another chapter to a rivalry that never cools off—only waits for its next spark.

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