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New London boys win 59-47 over NFA in basketball rivalry

January 18, 2013 7:00 pm • Last Updated: January 19, 2013 10:40 am

By Mike DiMauro
Day Assistant Sports Editor

m.dimauro@theday.com

Norwich — Keith Porter scored 27 points as New London High School pulled away in the second half for a 59-47 victory over rival Norwich Free Academy on Friday night in an Eastern Connecticut Conference Large Division game.

The Whalers improved to 8-4 overall and 4-1 in the Large Division. They visit division leader Woodstock Academy next Friday with a chance to pull even for the regular-season title. NFA fell to 6-5 overall and 2-3 in the Large Division.

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