Sunrise Conference Player of the Year, Williams, leads Fisher to finals

Williams (above) is 38 pts shy of 2,000

Windham, ME – For the third straight year, Fisher College will play for the Sunrise Conference Tournament Championship.

The top seeded Falcons (14-14/9-3/1-0) defeated the #4 seed, College of Saint Joseph’s, 80-65 in the first semi-final game here at Windham High School.

Senior Casey Pursell (Seattle, WA) got the game started as he drilled a 3 pointer just 15 seconds into the game. That would the only lead Fisher would have until the 10:21 mark when senior Christiaan Hammond (Seattle, WA) laid one up to give Fisher the 17-16 lead. Over the next two minutes, Fisher would extend their lead to six before CSJ came roaring back. Trailing 26-24 with three minutes left, junior Dennis Norford (New Haven, CT) scored a basket and hit the ensuing free throw, as he was fouled on the shot, to give the Falcons a 27-26 lead. They would hold on to the lead as the teams traded baskets for the remainder of the half. Senior Oscar Brown’s (Buffalo, NY) buzzer beating tip in gave Fisher a three point lead, 36-33 as the horn sounded.

The second half was all Fisher as two-time Sunrise Conference Player of the Year, senior Louis Williams (Burlington, VT) scored 12 of his team high 20 points in the second stanza.

“It was a good win.” Said Williams, who is just 38 points away from 2,000 in his career. “We did what needed to do (win the first game), now it’s all about tomorrow!”

Fisher took control of the game at the 13 minute mark of the second half. After a missed 3-point attempt by freshman Elijah Chisholm (East Boston, MA), Hammond was able to collect the rebound and lay it in to put the team up 52-43. Inside the final 5 minutes, Fisher would continue to limit the St. Joseph’s offense as they allowed the Fightin’ Saints just 7 points while their offense exploded for 14 points.

The Falcons received double-digit point games from Williams (20 points) and Hammond, who added 18. Norford also recorded 17 points while shooting an impressive 6-for-7 from the floor.

The game was won at the free throw line. The Falcons, who entered today’s game shooting at 60%, went 23-for-27 (85.2%) in the victory.

Senior Daniel Nance (Brooklyn, NY) was the defensive standout of the game. His presence inside the paint and ability to take the charge, led the second half surge for Fisher.

Fisher will now take on the winner of the other semi-final game between #2 University of Maine-Fort Kent and #3 Vermont Technical College. Earlier this season, the Falcons were able to beat Maine-Fort Kent twice while dropping two against Vermont Tech.

The 2011 Sunrise Conference Championship Game will be played tomorrow at 3 pm.

Women's Soccer nets 2nd Student-Athlete

Martucci (seated, center) committed to Fisher

Boston, MA – Winthrop High’s Andrea Martucci (Winthrop, MA) has decided to attend Fisher College in the fall. The senior defensemen signed her letter of intent to play soccer for the Lady Falcons under second year Head Coach Anthony Perry.

Martucci, a two time Northeastern Conference All Star, will make an “immediate impact” according to Perry. “Andrea will contribute right away for us in 2011. She is an aggressive player who can play on the outside along with help lead a young squad.”

In her four year varsity career, Martucci helped guide the Lady Vikings to appearances in the State Tournament in all four years. In the 2010 Tournament, she helped contain the Greater Lowell attack as they beat the #3 seed, 1-0 in the opening round.

While at Winthrop High Martucci was a three sport athlete, earning varsity letters in Soccer, Ice Hockey and Softball. She even received varsity letters in Indoor Track her freshman and sophomore years. She was the named the Soccer Team Captain and will also serve the same role on the Softball team this spring.

“From what I have heard, Andrea is a natural leader.” Added Perry. “It says a lot about a student-athlete when her teammates voted for her to be team captain last fall. Her work ethic and dedication will fit right in with us here at Fisher.”

Fisher added Soccer to its repertoire of varsity sports in 2008. Fisher College, located in Boston, MA, is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Martucci will join a defensive unit that already features a former Winthrop High Viking in Taylor Rich (2010 WHS graduate).

“I’m very excited about being reunited with my former teammate Taylor.” Said Martucci. “We always had a good relationship on and off the field in high school.”

The proud daughter of Gus and Susan, she will wear #5 for Lady Falcons in 2011.  

Women's Soccer signs first player for 2011

Parker (seated, center) signs her letter of intent

Boston, MA – Courtney Parker (Bellows Falls, VT/Bellows Falls Union H.S.) will continue her outstanding soccer career at Fisher College. The senior sweeper signed her letter of intent to join the growing Lady Falcons Soccer program in Boston, Ma.

Parker is a three year varsity defenseman for Bellows Falls Union H.S. under Coach John Broadley. In her senior year, she was named All Marble Valley League and also served as a captain for the Terriers. She started all 14 games in the fall of 2010, playing every minute while directing the defense for BFUHS.

“Courtney’s ability to play across the defensive line is a tremendous asset for us.” said Fisher College Head Coach Anthony Perry, who will be entering his second year at the helm in 2011. “I believe that she will help this program grow to the next level based not only on her talent, but with her work ethic and dedication.”

Fisher College is a small college located on Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1903 and began their Department of Athletics in 2001. Seven years later, Fisher added Soccer as a varsity sport. Fisher College is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).   

“I choose Fisher because I fell in love with it.” said Parker when asked about her decision. “I felt like I fit in perfectly and the soccer was even more of a bonus. I love Soccer and was hoping to continue after High School. It’s a great school and full of so many opportunities. I am excited to be a part of it in the fall.”

Parker is the daughter of Richard and Brina. She will wear #15 for the Lady Falcons next fall while majoring in Psychology at Fisher College. 

Parker and Coach Perry (right), show off her new jersey