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Articles by Ally McCarthy
Track Athletes Set Records At O’Grady Relays
The Newtown High School girls’ and boys’ track teams traveled to the 40th O’Grady Relays in Danbury this past weekend. The girls’ team set three school records, and both teams placed highly among competitive schools from across the state. The O’Grady Relays offers many unique events that are not held at regular dual meets, which gave the Nighthawks an opportunity to compete in some different events. Specifically, the girls showcased their depth and talent with the Shuttle Hurdle Relay.
Offense Clicks Early For Laxmen In Triumph Over Bethel
The Newtown High School boys’ lacrosse team is on an upswing coming off an 11-6 win over the visiting Bethel Wildcats at Blue & Gold Stadium on April 23 and a 15-6 win at Brookfield on April 26. The Nighthawks had been battling sickness and injuries the past few weeks, making the season-opening games extra-difficult. However, with most of the squad back, the Nighthawks ran their offense effectively and finished shots against Bethel.
Newtown High Track And Field Teams Begin Season
Published: Apr 25, 2022 07:00 AM Newtown High School’s girls’ and boys’ track and field teams had their first meets of the season, with the girls visiting Bethel to take on the Wildcats and Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on April 18, and the boys hosting Bethel and Kolbe at Blue & Gold Stadium on April 19. For the girls, 11 team members qualified for the South-West Conference championship, and five qualified for the state championship meet. Newtown defeated Bethel 86-64 and Kolbe 149-1.
Boys’ Track And Field Team Has A Mixture Of Returning And New Talent
Published: Apr 12, 2022 07:00 AM A mixture of old and new talent has the Newtown High School boys’ track and field team excited for a fun season in which they are eager to see what they can accomplish. The 4x800 meter relay that broke the school record and went to nationals this past indoor season is returning three of its four members: Aidan Budge, Camron Whorf, and Soheib Dissa. The relay is hoping to find success during the outdoor season as well. “It’s going to be a great outdoor season.
Girls Looking To Carry Success To Outdoor Track Following Indoor Title
Published: Apr 11, 2022 07:00 AM After a successful indoor season, the Newtown High School girls’ track and field team is looking forward to training to put their best foot forward at the South-West Conference and State Championships this spring. The Nighthawks’ long-standing goal of winning the SWC Championship was achieved during the winter, as Newtown claimed the title for the first time since 1999. The team is looking forward to another battle at the SWC meet this spring.
Unified Sports Basketball Team Provides ‘Friendships, Connections, And Memories’
Published: Mar 26, 2022 07:00 AM The Newtown High School Unified Sports basketball team is a tight-knit group built on providing opportunities for everyone. Throughout the season the team members played other school squads, practiced their basketball skills, and built friendships. Newtown’s Unified Sports program is open for anyone to join, and it pairs special needs athletes with their partners who are classmates in order for all to have a fun athletic experience in high school.
Team Mockovak Defeats Team Via For Boys’ Senior League Win
Published: Mar 21, 2022 07:00 AM After a long season with plenty of exciting and entertaining games, the Newtown Youth Basketball Senior League championship was held and Team Mockovak was crowned the champion with a 43-33 victory over Team Via at Newtown High School on March 10. It was quite a feat. Team Mockovak is led by senior captain Kyle Mockovak, the lone senior leading a team of underclassmen. Senior Christian Via’s team had quite a season and playoff run.
Jacobs Siblings Lead Ski Team To Postseason Success
Published: Feb 27, 2022 07:35 AM The Newtown-Pomperaug of Southbury high school ski team has had a successful season on the slopes culminating in high finishes at the conference and state level. One family, in particular, helped drive the team’s achievements from Newtown High School: the Jacobs family.
Boys’ Cagers Will Have Rematch With Immaculate In SWC Playoffs
By Ally McCarthy Published: Feb 25, 2022 02:00 PM The Newtown High School boys’ basketball team defeated visiting New Milford 57-37 on February 18 to extend its winning streak to five games. The Friday night victory came on Senior Night as the Nighthawks honored three senior captains, Joe McCray, Liam O’Connell, and Isaiah Williams. Every victory in the streak so far was by a margin of 16 or more.
Girls’ Basketball Team Heads Into Conference Tournament On Winning Note
Published: Feb 19, 2022 07:30 AM On the heels of a major win and a disappointing loss, the Newtown High School girls’ basketball team returned to business with a 44-19 win over visiting Joel Barlow of Redding on Senior Night, February 10. The Nighthawks had defeated the Notre Dame Lancers, 41-36, on February 3. Going into that game, the Lancers were ranked No. 1 in the state.
Defense Sets The Tone For Girls During Win Streak
Published: Feb 07, 2022 08:00 AM The Newtown High School girls’ basketball team pushed its winning streak up to eight games with victories over Masuk of Monroe and Stratford. The Nighthawks defeated the Masuk Panthers 31-19 at NHS on January 28 by gaining an early lead and maintaining it. The Nighthawks won over Stratford on the road 34-16 on January 31.
Track Teams Set For Postseason Success
Published: Feb 05, 2022 08:00 AM The Newtown High School girls’ and boys’ track teams are optimistic going into the South-West Conference and State Championships with many postseason qualifiers. The postseason meets have qualifying standards that the athletes must meet in order to be eligible to compete. Both teams had four competitions in January, and the girls attended an extra meet in the middle of the month.
Girls’ Basketball Team Drains A Dozen 3-Pointers In Victory Over Green Wave
By Ally McCarthy Published: Jan 14, 2022 08:05 AM NEW MILFORD — The Newtown High School girls’ basketball team defeated host New Milford High School 52-45 in a rescheduled contest on January 8. The Nighthawks hit a dozen 3-pointers and worked hard on defense to pick up their fourth win in five games.
Nighthawk Track Team Members Shine In Meet
By Ally McCarthy Published: Jan 14, 2022 08:00 AM BETHEL — The Newtown High School girls’ track team swept every middle distance and distance event at their rescheduled meet at Bethel High School on January 8. Emily Litke and Grace Chiriatti took first and second place in the 800 meter run. Hannah Snayd and Ryann Heim-Sherwood placed first and second in the 1000. Sophia Guevara and Abby Ihlefeld took one and two in the 600. Clara D’Amico won the 1600, and Litke won the 3200.
Boys’ Booters Earn 2-2 Tie At Brookfield
By Ally McCarthy Published: Sep 17, 2021 07:30 AM BROOKFIELD — After falling 6-0 to Farmington in the season opener on September 9, the Newtown High School boys’ soccer team took strides forward, earning a 2-2 tie at Brookfield High School on September 14 with strong second half play. The teams traded goals back and forth, resulting in an exciting game for those watching. Brookfield scored first midway through the opening half.
A Revolution In Austin
As the Indiana professional women’s team, Indy Red, duly noted in a tweet last week, “Women’s pro has gone international!” Women’s semi-professional ultimate didn’t even exist until the beginning of 2018, so how has the Austin Torch managed to organize an international contest as the inaugural professional women’s ultimate game in Texas? The Torch team leadership had their hearts set on May 12 for their home opener but struggled to find a competitor.
Inside Women's Semi-Professional Ultimate
Learn more about the newest semi-pro teams! The announcement of the AUDL boycott demanding gender equity in the league made waves over the winter. In response, AUDL league commissioner Steve Gordon released a statement outlining the AUDL’s 2018 gender equity plan. While this plan included strategies for outreach, visibility, and promotion of women’s ultimate, it did not include a plan for a mixed or separate women’s league. Reactions were mixed.
AUDL Throwaround: Overtime Madness, A Tie In Philly, Brodie Back?
Throughout this AUDL season, Ultiworld will be publishing a weekly Throwaround, a chance for you to catch up on the amazing, funny, and interesting moments that you might have missed from the weekend’s games. College Regionals took the front seat this weekend, but there was plenty of action around the AUDL. With some split doubleheaders with teams winning in the second game of a back-to-back (rare indeed!), some teams defied the odds.
AUDL Throwaround: Wind Chill Edges Wildfire In 2OT, Flamethrowers Iced by Rush
Throughout this AUDL season, Ultiworld will be publishing a weekly Throwaround, a chance for you to catch up on the amazing, funny, and interesting moments that you might have missed from the weekend’s games. A championship rematch, another tight one between Atlanta and Tampa Bay, double overtime between Minnesota and Chicago, and so much more to cover after Week 4 in the AUDL. Strap in for this week’s Throwaround.
AUDL Throwaround: Raleigh Falls, ESPN Top 10, Los Angeles West's Best?
It was a wild week 2 in the AUDL. Throughout this AUDL season, Ultiworld will be publishing a weekly Throwaround, a chance for you to catch up on the amazing, funny, and interesting moments that you might have missed from the weekend’s games. It was the first major week of competition in the AUDL, and it did not lack for drama! Some huge upsets (home teams lost five of the weekend’s eight games) have laid the foundation for a wild 2018 season. Let’s look at some of this week’s stories.
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