The Smith Vocational girls basketball team took home a dominant, 53-27 victory over Athol on Thursday night. Defensively, the Vikings started the game on point, not allowing a single point through the first quarter.

Even after the second quarter got underway, the defensive success for Smith Voc continued. Allowing just 57 points over their last two games combined, the Vikings have truly locked in on keeping their opponents off the board.

The defensive focus helped lead to consistent offense throughout all four quarters, led by a 19-point night from Savannah Fredette. The freshman continued her impressive season, knocking down eight shots and three free throws in the win.

Mallory Radwich also made her way into double figures for Smith Voc., hitting a pair of 3-pointers in a night where she scored 11 points. Grace Sampson helped round out the big win for the Vikings with eight points of her own on Thursday.

With the win, Smith Voc. improves to 11-5 on the season, looking to win its third game in a row on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., on the road against Baystate Academy.

Late Wednesday Results

Girls basketball

South Hadley 58, Drury 25 — The Tigers seem to have found their groove, winning their second game in a row by over 25 points. Cara Dean led the way for South Hadley, nearly outscoring her opponent with 22 points in the win.

Kate Phillips had a successful night as well, making six shots from the field in a 14-point effort. Olivia Athas nearly eclipsed double figures, putting together nine points on Wednesday.

Smith Voc 40, Duggan 30 — The Vikings won their second of a three-game stretch over the course of four days, putting together an impressive defensive performance.

Sofia Zina dominated the competition for Smith Voc., making nine shots from the field with one 3-pointer en route to scoring a game-high 19 points. Although no other Viking surpassed six points, eight different players tallied at least one point in the victory.

Belchertown 54, Monument Mountain 40 — The Orioles got out to a quick start in Wednesday night’s victory, scoring 19 points in the first quarter and not looking back.

Aubrey Klingensmith caught fire from beyond the 3-point line, making five threes in an 18-point effort. Gabby Slovack hit five shots from inside the arc, adding on three free throws for 13 points in the win.

Boys basketball

Easthampton 58, Monson 49 — The Eagles bounced back after a tough loss earlier this week for an impressive win during their six-game road trip to end the year.

Ryan Guyette and Patrick Larson led Easthampton in scoring in a defensive battle, each tallying 12 points apiece. Logan Boyle also finished in double figures, adding on 10 points of his own.

Hockey

Amherst 2, Taconic 2 — The Hurricanes tied a close battle at home on Wednesday night. After getting out to a 2-0 lead at the beginning of the second period, Amherst surrendered a pair of goals before each team went silent in the third and through the overtime period.

Sawyer Ferro got the scoring started at the 4:54 mark of the first, with an assist from Grahm Arguin. Nathan Desbien scored the team’s second-period goal, while Sasha Savinov made 31 saves in net.