Katie Abromovitch scored 33 points – 10 of those in overtime – to lead Denmo’s to a 57-51 win over Walsh Logging to capture The Gym At Newtown Women’s Basketball League championship.

With the score tied 46-46, Abromovitch hit her first four free throws of the overtime session to put Denmo’s up by two and then added six more points in the final seconds to help Denmo’s put the game away.

Abromovitch finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and a steal.

It was a see-saw battle through the first half, with Walsh Logging taking a 23-18 lead at the break. Walsh continued to hold on to the lead in the second half as both teams struggled from the free throw line (Denmo’s shot 16-of-28 while Walsh hit just 10-of-25), but Denmo’s began chipping away at the lead on the strength of some tough defense and a couple of three-pointers by Abromovitch.

Walsh was at a disadvantage heading into the OT session, though, as Valerie Light – with 19 points and five rebounds – fouled out.

For Denmo’s, Holly Ferguson scored nine points with 10 rebounds and a couple of steals. Kim Powell chipped in with six points, five rebounds, five steals, and four blocks. Caroline Ward, Steph Trolle and Denise Brough combined for nine points and eight rebounds.

For Walsh, Lisa Schrang canned 20 points with nine rebounds and three steals. Jen Zdziarski chipped in with six points (on two three-pointers) while Joanne Duncanson and Doris Ratner combined for six points.

Men’s Basketball

My Place, Total Pool & Spa, D’Amico Painting and Newtown Phone Book all advanced into the semi-finals of The Gym At Newtown Men’s Basketball league following quarterfinal action last week.

The semi-finals were slated for Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 and 7:30 pm.

My Place defeated Blinds Guys, 51-47, as Rich canned 29 points, Quan and Bob Rogers Jr popped in 21 apiece and Bob Rogers Sr tossed in 16. For the Blinds Guys, John Mods poured in 37 points – 29 of those in the first half – as Adam Hayden added 27.

Total Tool & Space defeated Svanda Painting, 86-58, as Frank Galante canned 20 points, Scott Lavalle added 17, Mike Remitz chipped in 14, and Bill Mac and Tom Santella popped in 12 points apiece. For Svanda, Joe had 21 points – all of those in the second half – as Jerry Reidy tossed in  14, Todd Suhar added 13, and Dave Waite chipped in with 10.

D’Amico Painting defeated Southbury Printing, 93-86, as Steve D’Amico poured in 29 points, Phil Wilson added 22, and Stephen chipped in with 16. For Southbury Printing, Jay Platt and Andrew canned 20 points apiece and Howie added 15.

Newtown Phone Book slipped past Nejame Pools, 61-51, as Dave Samoskevich scored 28 points and Steve Bigham added 14 more. For Nejame, Jeff tossed in 17 points, Ken W. added 15 more, and Mike finished with 12.