ND-Fairfield Boys Hammer New Milford, 85-55

Arkel Miles scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Friday as the Notre Dame of Fairfield boys basketball team routed New Fairfield 85-55 for its 10th straight victory.

The defending SWC champions, who improved to 15-4 and 11-2, are battling Kolbe Cathedral and Bunnell for the No. 2 seed in the league playoffs behind Immaculate.

Earl Coleman scored 20 points and Dan Upchurch added 16 for the Lancers, who opened a 21-12 lead after the first quarter, then extended their advantage to 46-34 at the half.

Notre Dame then blitzed New Fairfield with a 20-2 burst in the third quarter to take a 66-36 lead into the final period. Upchurch also handed out eight assists.

Michael Phillips scored 19 points to lead the Rebels, who concluded their season with a 6-14 record.