Girls’ Basketball

 

Opening Day

Thursday, December 9

at St. Joseph’s

7 pm

In A Nutshell

The Lady Nighthawks will have to go without star center Amanda Marsilio, who tore an anterior cruciate ligament during a pre-season scrimmage and will be out for at least six months. But the team is talented, has the ability to shoot, and can run the floor. Things should still be mighty exciting.

Quotable

“People will have to step and I think we have the people here who can do it.” – coach Gregg Simon

 

Swimming

 

Opening Day

Thursday, December 16

vs West Haven

7 pm

In A Nutshell

The swimmers may have the strongest, deepest team they have had in years and expect to be among the elite teams in the South-West Conference. Pomperaug and Weston are still strong and Newtown hopes to contend with those teams for a title.

Quotable

“I feel with the type of swimmers we have – and the depth – we could be a very good dual meet team.” – coach Brian Reiff

 

Wrestling

 

Opening Day

Thursday, December 16

vs Bunnell

6 pm

In A Nutshell

The Nighthawks lost an amazing wrestler in James Monroe – not to mention wrestlers like Brian Tomasulo, Paul Giarratano and Steve McCulloch – but they feel they may be stronger across the board than they were a year ago.

Quotable

“It’s looking as if we’re going to be able to do something. We’ll see a big improvement. We’ll know better in January, but I just have a feeling.” - coach Alan Potter

 

Indoor Track

 

Opening Day

Saturday, December 18

at Reindeer Relays

9:30 am

In A Nutshell

The girls are banged up and missing some key people from a year ago, but expect to challenge for their fourth consecutive South-West Conference Championship. The boys’ numbers are way up, giving them an edge in their climb towards the top of the SWC.

Quotable

“ I think they still have a pretty good shot (at the title), even after losing some key people. They are still in the running.” – coach Dave Foss

Boys’ Basketball

 

Opening Day

Thursday, December 16

at Warren Harding

7 pm

In A Nutshell

The team self-destructed late last season with some academic problems, but everyone is back and re-focussed on the goal of being at the top of the SWC. The ‘Hawks were 8-11 a year ago but hope to improve over that tremendously.

Quotable

“I’m very optimistic after the first week. We’ve got a good mix of sophomores, juniors and seniors. The guys are very focused, extremely athletic, and there have been a few pleasant surprises.” – coach John Quinn.