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Tara Kortze, left, and Julie Curtis, parents of Newtown High School girls’ soccer captains Keeley Kortze and Emma Curtis, helped raise funds for March of Dimes, which supports families with babies born prematurely, at the girls’ soccer team’s annual fundraiser game, on September 11. Ms Korze is holding a frame with photos of NHS Coach Marc Kenney’s children, Ryan and Jordan, both of whom were born prematurely. Ms Curtis holds the donation collection jar. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

Volunteer Parents, Girls’ Soccer Fans, Opponents Make March Of Dimes Fundraiser A Success Volunteer Parents, Girls’ Soccer Fans, Opponents Make March Of Dimes Fundraiser A Success 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 22, 2018 at 08:00 am

There was no on-field winner or loser when the Newtown High School girls’ soccer team tied visiting Pomperaug of Southbury 1-1, at Blue & Gold Stadium on September 11. But, for Newtown Coach Marc Kenney and his family, the volunteer parents and fans who supported the team’s annual March of Dimes fundraiser were the true winners of the night.

Dan Mason carries the ball during Newtown's 49-7 win over host Stratford, on September 21. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

NHS Football Team Beats Stratford 49-7 NHS Football Team Beats Stratford 49-7 0

Published: September 21, 2018 at 10:35 pm

Newtown High School’s football team racked up seven touchdowns for the second consecutive week, piling it on for a 49-7 triumph over host Stratford, at Penders Field, on September 21.

Justin Halmose, with a pack of Joel Barlow runners not far behind, runs the course in the September 17 home meet, at Fairfield Hills. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

Girls’ And Boys’ Cross Country Teams Apply Different Objectives In Second Race Of Season Girls’ And Boys’ Cross Country Teams Apply Different Objectives In Second Race Of Season 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 18, 2018 at 04:10 pm

Same course and point in the season, different objectives. Newtown High School’s girls’ and boys’ cross country teams had differing goals when they each ran their second race of the season, the first home meet, on the Fairfield Hills trails.

Keeley Kortze, right, races after the ball during Newtown's 1-0 loss to Naugatuck, at Blue & Gold Stadium, on September 15.

Girls’ Soccer Team Battling Injuries And Opponents Girls’ Soccer Team Battling Injuries And Opponents 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 18, 2018 at 04:03 pm

With some minor bumps and bruises piling up, Newtown High School’s girls’ soccer team has not been at full strength early on this season, leaving the Nighthawks to battle not just tough opponents, but also the injury bug. They’ve been

Libby Poseno puts a shot on goal during Newtown's 8-1 win over Watertown, at Blue & Gold Stadium, on September 13. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

Field Hockey Team Wins Blowout Field Hockey Team Wins Blowout 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 18, 2018 at 04:00 pm

Newtown High School’s field hockey team showed off its offensive prowess in a 6-2 win over Simsbury in the September 11 season opener. The Nighthawks outdid themselves with an 8-1 toppling of visiting Watertown at Blue & Gold Stadium two

Clayton Kunzweiler, left, battles for possession of the ball during Newtown's 6-0 win over Stratford, on September 13.

First Win About Much More For NHS Boys’ Soccer Team First Win About Much More For NHS Boys’ Soccer Team 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 18, 2018 at 04:00 pm

Newtown High School’s boys’ soccer team earned a 6-0 triumph over visiting Stratford at Treadwell Park on September 13, the team’s first win of the season, to improve to 1-1. It was not all of the goals — five of

Joseph Pagett returns a punt deep into Cheshire territory during Newtown's 47-7 win, at Blue & Gold Stadium, on September 14. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

Big Plays Carry NHS Football Team Past Cheshire Big Plays Carry NHS Football Team Past Cheshire 0

Published: September 14, 2018 at 10:53 pm

Newtown High’s football team had its way with visiting nonconference opponent Cheshire, winning 47-7 at Blue & Gold Stadium, on September 14.

Sarah Nowacki spikes the ball during Newtown's match with St Joseph on September 11.

Nighthawk Spikers Engage In Five-Game Battles With FCIAC Foes Nighthawk Spikers Engage In Five-Game Battles With FCIAC Foes 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 13, 2018 at 01:33 pm

Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team went the full five sets in two of its first three matches of the campaign, defeating visiting Darien on September 6, and falling to St Joseph of Trumbull on September 11. Both of those

Kiera Sughrue performs a dive during preseason. Sughrue was among Newtown's divers to qualfiy for the postseason in the win over Bunnell on September 11.

Girls’ Swim And Dive Begins Slate With Triumphs Girls’ Swim And Dive Begins Slate With Triumphs 0

By Andy Hutchison

Published: September 13, 2018 at 01:32 pm

Newtown High School’s girls’ swimming and diving team opened the season with a 91-60 triumph at Stratford on September 7. Newtown sealed the team win after the eighth event and exhibitioned the final three (there is no diving at Stratford).

Cross Country Squads Begin Season Cross Country Squads Begin Season 0

Published: September 13, 2018 at 01:31 pm

Newtown High School's girls' and boys' cross country team began the season with a visit to Weston to take on the host Trojans, along with New Milford and Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport, on September 11. The girls defeated Weston 20-39

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Volunteer Parents, Girls’ Soccer Fans, Opponents Make March Of Dimes Fundraiser A Success Volunteer Parents, Girls’ Soccer Fans, Opponents Make March Of Dimes Fundraiser A Success 0

NHS Football Team Beats Stratford 49-7 NHS Football Team Beats Stratford 49-7 0

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Girls’ Soccer Team Battling Injuries And Opponents Girls’ Soccer Team Battling Injuries And Opponents 0

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First Win About Much More For NHS Boys’ Soccer Team First Win About Much More For NHS Boys’ Soccer Team 0

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