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Wildcat Roundup: April 8–10
The spring season is heating up. Here’s a look at the latest results.
Members sit around a large table at the front of the Old Lyme Town Hall meeting room.
Old Lyme Finance Board Advances Proposed $48.2 Million Budget With 3.89% Tax Increase
Members used surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers amid debates over reserve levels and long-term planning.
Wildcat Roundup: April 6–7
As the spring season gets underway, Lyme-Old Lyme High School teams have been competing on fields, courts and tracks in a variety of sports. Here’s a look at the latest results.
In the LymeLight: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Athletic Director Hildie Heck Earns Top State Honor
She has expanded athletics and reinforced the district’s championship status while emphasizing leadership, sportsmanship and strong relationships with student-athletes.
Young Inventors Put Empathy into Action at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Sixth graders in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Invention Convention program combined creativity and compassion to solve problems at home and across the globe.
Cameron Russell poses while wearing his medal in a gymnasium.
Cameron Russell Duels to Third-Place Tie at State Fencing Tournament
The third-place finish capped Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s showing at the state tournament, where all four fencers advanced past the opening round.
After Another Standout Year, Wildcats Look Ahead Following State Tournament Loss
Head coach Brady Sheffield put it this way: “We picked the wrong night to have a bad night, and unfortunately that is what happens sometimes in sports …”
Joel Barlow Ends Lyme-Old Lyme’s State Tournament Run
The Wildcats’ strong season came to a halt Monday with a 51–46 loss to Joel Barlow High School. Stay tuned for a full game story.
Meet Lyme-Old Lyme Wrestler Taiyo Gemme
After starting wrestling at age six, the Lyme-Old Lyme junior has battled injuries and built an undefeated season capped by a 215-pound State Open title.
Will McKeever looks behind him in this action shot.
Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Basketball Wins Second Straight Shoreline Conference Title
The Wildcats earned back-to-back Shoreline Conference titles after a 58–42 win over Cromwell. Will McKeever led the team with 17 points.
Gemme stands atop the podium holding a bracket poster in the middle of the top five finishers.
Taiyo Gemme Heads to New England Wrestling Championships After State Open Title
Lyme-Old Lyme High School junior Taiyo Gemme, a wrestler for 10 years, claimed his first Connecticut State Open championship on Saturday.
RESCHEDULED: Lyme-Old Lyme Tops North Branford, Eyes Shoreline Title
The Wildcats are headed to the Shoreline Championship after a 75–44 win over North Branford. Watch via livestream or catch the excitement in Old Saybrook as the Wildcats chase the championship!
Gilbert holds up her plaque in the number one spot on the 6-person podium.
Chase Gilbert Repeats as New England 1-Mile Champion
The senior clocked 4:52.99, adding another milestone to a season of state championships and record-breaking performances.
Wildcats Battle Past East Hampton in Shoreline Quarterfinal
Two Lyme-Old Lyme High School contributors deliver the news from the Shoreline Conference boys’ basketball quarterfinals.
Chase Gilbert poses with her medal in front of a CIAC logo backdrop at the meet.
‘Run Like a Girl’ Alum Chase Gilbert Plays it Forward With Gatorade Gift
Chase Gilbert, state cross-country champion and record-setting track runner, gives back to the LYSB “Run Like a Girl” program that helped spark her passion for running.
Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Basketball Advances to Postseason, Girls Sign Off With Win
The boys are onto the postseason after a two-point win over Ellington, while the girls capped their season with a 40-31 victory over Ellis Tech.
Learn About the Role of AI in Children’s Lives at Virtual Workshop, Feb. 26
Matt Mervis will guide participants through AI’s impact on children’s learning and provide practical ways to promote safe use at home.
Nine paintings are shown on a wall at the 2025 Future Choices show.
Calling All Student Artists: Shoreline Arts Alliance Invites Entries for Annual Competition
High school students in Lyme, Old Lyme and across the Shoreline region are invited to enter the 42nd Annual Future Choices visual arts competition.
Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Basketball Beats Hale-Ray as Girls Battle Short-Handed
Eddie Fiske Jr. and Ethan Trepanier scored 17 points each as Lyme-Old Lyme defeated Hale-Ray 72-41.
Chase Gilbert Sets Meet Record, Leads Lyme-Old Lyme at Class S Indoor Track & Field Championships
Senior standout Chase Gilbert won two events and set a meet record in the 1,000 meters at Saturday’s event.