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Old Lyme Dominate the ‘Battle of the Bridge,’ Crush Saybrook 70-47

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In a game hyped as a 'Shoreline Showdown' between arch-rivals Old Lyme and Old Saybrook, anticipation was running high in the packed Old Lyme gym that those present would witness a game of the season. Were the Saybrook Rams going to avenge their two-point loss in the first game of the season to the still unbeaten (in the Shoreline Conference) Old Lyme Wildcats? Twas not to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Dominate the ‘Battle of the Bridge,’ Crush Saybrook 70-47

Wildcats Secure Two Victories on the Road to Continue Unbeaten Conference Season

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Tonight, Kirk Kaczor's Wildcats crushed the East Hampton Bellringers away 67-40. Junior Aiden Using, pictured above, led all scorers with a powerful 19 points while Connor Hogan contributed 13 vital points and eight rebounds. Brady Sheffield notched 11 points along with eight steals and completing the tally of double-digit scoring was Jared Richie with 10 points. Old … [Read more...] about Wildcats Secure Two Victories on the Road to Continue Unbeaten Conference Season

Old Lyme’s Mya Johnson Named ‘Female Athlete of the Year’ by CT Sports Writers’ Alliance

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Mya Johnson, a senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, is the recipient of the Hank O’Donnell Female Athlete of the Year Award, named in honor of a former sports editor and columnist for the Waterbury newspapers whose career spanned 61 years. Johnson tallied 19 goals and 10 assists in 2018 to lead Old Lyme to its fourth straight Class S state soccer championship. She was at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Mya Johnson Named ‘Female Athlete of the Year’ by CT Sports Writers’ Alliance

Wildcats March on with Unbeaten Record in Shoreline

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Continuing their dominating season Old Lyme defeated Hale Ray 59-31 last Thursday, using a 12-0 blow-out late in the third quarter to secure their fifth win in succession.  Brady Sheffield led the scoring with two three-pointers during that stretch. Sheffield ended the night with 15 points, while Aedan Using notched 14 points and Quinn Romeo scored 10 points with nine … [Read more...] about Wildcats March on with Unbeaten Record in Shoreline

Wildcats Overwhelm Bellringers 70-29, Continue Unbeaten Conference Run

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Playing on their home court, Old Lyme crushed East Hampton Monday evening ultimately winning by 70-29. Coach Kirk Kaczor said by email, "The boys played their best game of the season."  Aedan Using led the team with an extraordinary 21 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four steals.  Brady Sheffield added 11 points and, in Kaczor's word, "... did a fantastic … [Read more...] about Wildcats Overwhelm Bellringers 70-29, Continue Unbeaten Conference Run

Basketball Round-up: Using Has Huge Game in Wildcat Win Over H-K

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Old Lyme soundly defeated Haddam-Killingworth 67-47 yesterday evening.  Aedan Using led the Wildcat scoring with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and four assists.  Brady Sheffield contributed with 16 points joined by Jared Ritchie and Connor Hogan with 11 and 10 points respectively.  Haddam-Killingworth's scoring was led by Matt Wills with 20 and Jimmy … [Read more...] about Basketball Round-up: Using Has Huge Game in Wildcat Win Over H-K

Old Lyme’s Johnson named The Day’s ‘All-Area Soccer Player of the Year’

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Mya Johnson, a senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, was named yesterday by The Day as their 'All-Area Soccer Player of the Year.'  We send hearty congratulations to Mya on this well-deserved honor.  Read the  full story published yesterday on TheDay.com and written by by Vicki Fulkerson at this link. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Johnson named The Day’s ‘All-Area Soccer Player of the Year’

OLD LYME DEFEAT IMMACULATE 2-1! State Soccer Champs for 4th Year in a Row

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Things weren't looking good for Old Lyme five minutes into their championship game against Immaculate when their opponent scored off a penalty.  But (Paul) Gleason's girls aren't ones for getting despondent or worse still, giving up. No, Mya Johnson went on to score her 100th and 101st girls to lead the Wildcats to a 2-1 victory over their arch nemesis. CONGRATULATIONS TO … [Read more...] about OLD LYME DEFEAT IMMACULATE 2-1! State Soccer Champs for 4th Year in a Row

Old Lyme Wildcats Meet Immaculate in Class S State Final Today in Middletown

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11/16 UPDATE:  Due to the anticipated inclement weather Saturday, the CIAC Class S state final has now been rescheduled to Sunday, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m at Middletown High School. 11/15 UPDATE: The final will be played Saturday at Middletown High School at 3 p.m.  Mya Johnson put the ball in the net three times last night in Old Lyme's Class S CIAC semifinal against East … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Wildcats Meet Immaculate in Class S State Final Today in Middletown

Defending Champs Old Lyme Girls Storm Into State Soccer Semis; Face East Hampton Tonight

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Defending Class S champions Old Lyme defeated Portland 2-0 Friday afternoon in the CIAC Class S quarterfinals.  Britney DeRoehn scored both Wildcat goals with one assisted by her sister Emily DeRoehn. Both goals were scored in the second half. Sam Gray was in goal for Old Lyme and notched eight saves, while Kelly Boutin tended goal for Portland making 13 saves. Old … [Read more...] about Defending Champs Old Lyme Girls Storm Into State Soccer Semis; Face East Hampton Tonight

Wildcats Advance to State Quarterfinals; Play Portland This Afternoon After Defeating Cromwell Yesterday

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Old Lyme won 2-1 yesterday in the second round of CIAC State Tournament defeating Cromwell, to whom they had previously lost in both the regular season and conference playoffs. Mya Johnson was the first to score for the Wildcats off an assist from Kaylee Armenia. Old Lyme led 1-0 at halftime but Cromwell tied the game up at 1-1 at the 28 minute mark after a goal mouth … [Read more...] about Wildcats Advance to State Quarterfinals; Play Portland This Afternoon After Defeating Cromwell Yesterday

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Volleyball Team Hosts Fundraising ‘Superman Night’ Tonight to Honor Player’s Late Father

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LOLHS Varsity volleyball team members Leah Fouquette (right) and Katelyn Wells model the Superman shirts, which will be on sale tomorrow evening at the Volleyball fundraiser in memory of Leah's late father. Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Girls’ Volleyball team will host a fundraiser to honor the memory of Joe Fouquette, who passed away this … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Volleyball Team Hosts Fundraising ‘Superman Night’ Tonight to Honor Player’s Late Father

Wildcat Soccer Girls March On With 2-0 Win Over Holy Cross

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Yesterday afternoon, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School soccer girls continued their successful season with a 2-0 victory over Holy Cross. Mya Johnson scored both goals, one assisted by Kaylee Armenia. Sam Gray was in goal for Old Lyme and made four saves. In  was Tori Schaffner was in goal for Holy Cross and notched six saves. Old Lyme is now 5-3-1 overall and 3-2-1 in the … [Read more...] about Wildcat Soccer Girls March On With 2-0 Win Over Holy Cross