MOHEGAN SUN: UPDATED 3/18: The Old Lyme Wildcats defeated the Coventry Patriots 55-42 in Sunday afternoon's CIAC Division V state final played at Mohegan Sun. Old Lyme took an early lead ending the first quarter 7-4 in their favor, but despite having gone eight points up after a few minutes in the second quarter, Coventry cut the Wildcats' lead at the half to a single point … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
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LYSB Hosts Zoom Talk on Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Youth, Community, Wednesday; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, March 20, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) hosts an important presentation featuring Ben Cort and titled, "The Impact of Legalized Cannabis on our Youth & Community." Cort, a national author and speaker, has been part of the recovery and prevention movement in innumerable ways from being a recipient of services, through becoming a … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Zoom Talk on Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Youth, Community, Wednesday; All Welcome
Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
OLD LYME— Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Hoshena Gemme has pulled off a string of significant victories recently, successfully putting Old Lyme firmly on the map for the sport in the process. She won the Girl’s State Open 132lb title in New Haven a few weeks ago and then last weekend in Providence, R.I., she took top honors in the Girl’s New England Regional … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
OLD LYME—The Wildcats advanced to the CIAC Division V quarter-finals last night with a 53-44 win over the Grasso Tech Eagles—but it did not come easily. To quote from rookie coach Dylan Sheffield's words in his post-game interview, the team was "grinding" as it clawed out the unexpectedly tough victory.. The Eagles drew up to just one point away from Old Lyme in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
OLD LYME— UPDATE 8:12pm: Old Lyme defeated Grasso Tech 53-44 in tonight’s game. Tonight, Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., third-ranked Old Lyme will host #14 Grasso Tech in a second round match-up in the CIAC Division V tournament. The Wildcats secured a bye in the first round. The game will be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. All are welcome to come on down … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
OLD LYME—UPDATED 03/01: This week the CIAC announced both the rankings and play-off schedule for qualifying teams in all divisions for the upcoming CIAC tournaments. Old Lyme is ranked #3 and secured a 1st round bye. On Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Wildcats will host the winner of #14 Grasso Tech vs #19 HMTCA (Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.) CLINTON, … [Read more...] about Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 2 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Emma Cook, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Eva D'Onofrio, Marcia Geronimo, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, Justin Green, Douglas Griswold, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Announce 2024 Student Scholarship Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme / Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club will again this year be awarding scholarships to Lyme / Old Lyme High School graduating seniors and/or currently enrolled college, university, technical or vocational school students. Eligibility Criteria and critical dates for the program are indicated on the application and cover letter. The scholarship … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Announce 2024 Student Scholarship Program
Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
OLD LYME/CLINTON—Old Lyme went into this semifinal following the announcement of "All-Conference Players" by the Shoreline Boys Basketball Conference. The roster of players awarded All-Conference honors included Old Lyme Freshman Eddie Fiske Jr., who was named to the 1st team and Senior Leland Hine, who was named to the 2nd team. Congratulations to both players ... and, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton
OLD LYME— Yesterday afternoon, playing on their home court, the third-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme boys pulled off a convincing 61-46 win over #6 seeds East Hampton in the Shoreline Conference quarter finals. The Wildcats now advance to the semi-final round where they will meet the second-seeded Morgan away on Tuesday evening. Morgan defeated Hale Ray 64-44 in their quarter final … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton
Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for Kindergarten in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for the fall of 2024 is now open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is currently enrolled in the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Preschool, you do not need to … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
OLD LYME— Monday was Senior Night for the Old Lyme Wildcats and the team rose to the occasion by crushing the Putnam Clippers 66-38. This special night is traditionally the final home game of the regular season and the student section was packed with enthusiastic supporters of the five seniors on the team complete with placards bearing outsize photos of each senior. Senior … [Read more...] about Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48
MONTVILLE/OLD LYME—The Old Lyme boys pulled off a well-deserved win Thursday night, defeating Montville 57-48 thus advancing their overall season record to 13-5. Significantly, Montville play in the Class M Division in the CIAC State Tournament and so would be expected to be a tough opponent. Wildcat senior Leland Hine scored 15 points while Old Lyme sophomore Colman … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48
Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points
OLD LYME—Playing away, Wednesday evening, Old Lyme pulled off a huge win against the Coginchaug Blue Devils in a high-scoring game that saw the Wildcats score 31 out of a possible 40 points from the free-throw line. The final score of 76-64 included a remarkable 35 points from Wildcat freshman Eddie Fiske, 13 of which were free throw points out of a possible 18 Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points
Two Big Wins in One Week for Old Lyme Boys
WESTBROOK/OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 6, despite a challenging first half, Lyme-Old Lyme came back strong against the Westbrook Knights and dominated the second half. Ultimately, the Wildcats soundly defeated Westbrook 60-33. Senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 16 points for the Wildcats, closely followed by Charlie Sahadi with 15. Tyler Champagne netted 10 points … [Read more...] about Two Big Wins in One Week for Old Lyme Boys