Newtown High School's boys' volleyball team, the No. 4 seed, defeated visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport, the No. 5 seed, 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-21) in the South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinals on May 21.

With the win, the Nighthawks advance to the semifinals where top seed Joel Barlow of Redding awaits for a Tuesday, May 27 match at 6 pm.

No. 2 Masuk of Monroe will host the winner of No 3 Pomperaug and No. 6 Brookfield in the other semi.