Morristown over Montville - Girls basketball recap (PHOTOS)

Elizabeth Rivetti (14) of Morristown scores and is fouled by Grace Kowalski (14) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Morristown celebrates after winning the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Maya Summerville (23) of Morristown battles for position with Katie Gorski (3) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Anna Rivetti (10) of Morristown scores against Jackie Cinella (12) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Anna Rivetti (10) of Morristown dribbles past Grace Kowalski (14) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Elizabeth Rivetti (14) of Morristown scores against Ava Failla (2) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Cameron McGinley (22) of Morristown hits a three pointer over Alyssa Neff (11) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Morristown celebrates after winning the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

The Morristown student section celebrates after a three pointer by Cameron McGinley (22) gave the Colonials the lead for good during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Kathryn Duff (11) of Morristown battles for a rebound with Montville’s Carey Werheim (23) and Katie Gorski (3) during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Elizabeth Rivetti (14) of Morristown drives against Jackie Cinema (12) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Kathryn Duff (11) of Morristown scores over Jackie Cinella (12) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Olivia Schubiger (2) of Morristown shoots a jumper against Katie Gorski (3) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Elizabeth Rivetti (14) of Morristown takes a jumper against Alyssa Neff (11) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Morristown head coach Jim Pisciotto during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Olivia Schubiger (2) of Morristown runs the offense against Katie Gorski (3) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Olivia Schubiger (2) of Morristown races up court during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Maya Summerville (23) of Morristown defends against Grace Kowalski (14) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Maya Summerville (23) of Morristown scores as she’s fouled by Sophia Kalliaras (24) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Grace Kowalski (14) of Montville tries to make a steal against Anna Rivetti (10) of Morristown during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Montville head coach Derek Lynn during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Grace Kowalski (14) of Montville drives against Elizabeth Rivetti (14) of Morristown during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Maya Summerville (23) of Morristown blocks away the ball from Katie Gorski (3) of Montville during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Ava Failla (2) of Montville attempts a three pointer against Anna Rivetti (10) of Morristown during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Katie Gorski (3) of Montville scores against Olivia Schubiger (2) of Morristown during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Carey Werheim (23) of Montville tries to score as she’s fouled by Anna Rivetti (10) of Morristown during the girls basketball game between Morristown and Montville at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Maya Summerville scored 15 points to go along with six rebounds, two assists and two blocks to lead Morristown to a victory at home over Montville, 54-42.

Kathryn Duff recorded eight points, eight rebounds and four steals while Olivia Schubiger added six points and three assists for Morristown (3-1), which bounced back from a slow start, facing an eight-point lead after one before outscoring Montville 14-8 in the second quarter to swing the momentum.

Elizabeth Rivetti finished with nine points while Anna Rivetti had eight points and eight rebounds for Morristown, which outscored Montville by a count of 32-18 to put the game away.

Cameron McGinley made two 3-pointers on the way to eight points for Morristown, which has won each of its last three games since suffering a season-opening loss at the hands of Pope John.

Katie Gorski scored a game-high 19 points with a pair of made 3s while Grace Kowalski tallied 11 points for Montville, which falls to 5-5 with the loss.

Montville had won each of the previous four games in the series dating back to Feb. 2020.

Jackie Cinella notched 10 points for Montville, which will have a shot at redemption later this season, with the teams scheduled to face off once again on Feb. 21.

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