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Wildcats Battle Past Top Seeds Oxford in Class S Baseball to Advance to Semis

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Randy St. Germain's Wildcats seeded #24 pulled off an amazing 4-3 win against top seeded Oxford High School Saturday afternoon, and moreover on the opponents home field.  Old Lyme will now meet #4 St. Paul in the semifinals at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Britain's Beehive Field. Click to read a more detailed report of the game published Saturday evening on theday.com. Go … [Read more...] about Wildcats Battle Past Top Seeds Oxford in Class S Baseball to Advance to Semis

Wildcat Lax Girls Storm Into State Semis

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Playing at home in unseasonably cool temperatures under cloudy skies, the Old Lyme girls took control of their CIAC Class S state quarterfinal game against Ellington High School Thursday afternoon and ultimately claimed a 17-11 victory. Coach Emily Macione had nothing but praise for her team "across the board," saying, "I'm really, really proud of the girls from beginning to … [Read more...] about Wildcat Lax Girls Storm Into State Semis

A Night to Remember for Old Lyme: Boys and Girls Win Lacrosse Shoreline Championships

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More photos now added. In an extraordinary evening of skill and strength; grit and guts; and dexterity and determination, both the boys and girls Old Lyme High School lacrosse teams crushed their respective rivals so convincingly that there was never really any doubt about the result. The Old Lyme goals were so prolific on both teams that many in the large crowd at the … [Read more...] about A Night to Remember for Old Lyme: Boys and Girls Win Lacrosse Shoreline Championships

In a First for Old Lyme HS, Sweitzer Named All-American for Girl’s Lacrosse

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Sloane Sweitzer is having quite a lacrosse season! Last week she found out she was the first girl in Lyme-Old Lyme High School's (LOLHS) history to be named an All-American.  Yesterday, she learned  she had been named the Shoreline Conference Player of the Year for 2016, and also made 1st Team All-Conference for 2016. Sweitzer's coach, Emily Macione, told LymeLine.com, … [Read more...] about In a First for Old Lyme HS, Sweitzer Named All-American for Girl’s Lacrosse

Old Lyme’s Hack Will Row at Rio! US Men’s Eight Wins Olympic Qualifying Race in Lucerne

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The US Men's Eight with Old Lyme's Austin Hack as stroke was victorious in a thrilling Olympic qualifying race yesterday in Lucerne, Switzerland.  This win books the crew's ticket to Rio -- way to go, Austin and Team USA! We reprint below a section of a report on today's races from worldrowing.com.  Read the full report at this link. Men's Eight (M8+) - Final In 2004 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hack Will Row at Rio! US Men’s Eight Wins Olympic Qualifying Race in Lucerne

US Men’s Eight with Old Lyme’s Hack as Stroke Wins First Olympic Qualifier in Lucerne, Switzerland; Next — and Critical — Race is Tuesday

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Competition has begin in Lucerne, Switzerland, to determine final rowing qualifiers for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Austin Hack of Old Lyme is the stroke of the US Men's Eight and in their first race of the contest earlier today to determine lane placement for Tuesday's critical final, the US team boat achieved first place. Quoting from a press release written … [Read more...] about US Men’s Eight with Old Lyme’s Hack as Stroke Wins First Olympic Qualifier in Lucerne, Switzerland; Next — and Critical — Race is Tuesday

Old Lyme Rowing Association Honors Long-Time Supporter Rob Roach, Christens Varsity Boat ‘Coach Roach’

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The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) held a christening ceremony Saturday, May 14, at Hains Park in Old Lyme to name the boy's varsity coxed four boat the "Coach Roach" in honor of now retired Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) coach and Athletic Director Rob Roach. The OLRA wanted to recognize Roach's long history of commitment to the youth of Old Lyme and his passion for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing Association Honors Long-Time Supporter Rob Roach, Christens Varsity Boat ‘Coach Roach’

Old Lyme’s Hack Selected for Men’s Eight for Olympic Qualifier Regatta in Lucerne

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Austin Hack of Old Lyme was named yesterday as one of the men’s eight that will represent the United States at the 2016 Final Qualification Regatta, May 22-24, in Lucerne, Switzerland.  In order to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the team must finish in the top two overall in their races at Lucerne. Hack was a member of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hack Selected for Men’s Eight for Olympic Qualifier Regatta in Lucerne

After Solid Start, Wildcats End Up Clawing Desperate Overtime Victory

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Sixth-seeded Old Lyme appeared to be on their way to an expected victory last night over Lyman Memorial (seeded 27) at half-time when the score stood at 35-22.  Things were still on track at the end of the third quarter when the Wildcats had advanced to a comfortable 45-32 lead. And then it all fell apart in the fourth quarter when Lyman outscored the 'Cats  23-10 to force a … [Read more...] about After Solid Start, Wildcats End Up Clawing Desperate Overtime Victory

‘Cats Fall to Cromwell in Shoreline Championship in Final Minutes

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Despite leading much of the game against top-seeded Cromwell, victory ultimately eluded Kirk Kaczor's Wildcats in the Shoreline Conference Championship game played Friday evening in Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. Old Lyme were up 28-27 at the half but in a heartbreaking loss, lost 52-48 at the buzzer. For a full report of the game, read Desmond Conner's article, Boys … [Read more...] about ‘Cats Fall to Cromwell in Shoreline Championship in Final Minutes

After Crushing Rams in Semis, ‘Cats Meet Cromwell Tonight in Shoreline Championship

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Kirk Kaczor's Wildcats stormed to success last night with a stunning 62-45 victory over the Old Saybrook Rams in a Shoreline Conference semi-final. Playing in front of a capacity crowd in the opposition's own gymnasium, Drake Gavin, who was named the Shoreline Conference Player of the Year over the weekend, poured in the points scoring 33 by the end of the … [Read more...] about After Crushing Rams in Semis, ‘Cats Meet Cromwell Tonight in Shoreline Championship

Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s Giaconia Signs with UConn

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior Jack Giaconia, who was a starter on the Valley Regional/Lyme-Old Lyme 'Warriors' co-op football team throughout his high school career, has signed a Letter of Intent to be a preferred walk-on with the UConn Huskies. A delighted Giaconia told LymeLine.com, "For me signing with UConn is a dream come true. I've been watching them play on TV … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s Giaconia Signs with UConn

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Name Hilda Heck as New Athletic Director to Replace Buscetto

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Region 18 Schools have announced the appointment of Hilda Heck (photo added 1/4/16) as the new Athletic Director for the Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools. Heck currently serves as the Athletic Director at The Classical Magnet High School and Middle School in Hartford, Conn.  A graduate of Springfield College, Heck has coached both indoor and outdoor track as well as cross country. … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Name Hilda Heck as New Athletic Director to Replace Buscetto

Old Lyme’s Fairfield-Sonn Named All-American by D3Football.com

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Old Lyme resident Jimmy Fairfield-Sonn, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 2012 and now attends Amherst College where he is a senior safety on the College's football team, was named to the 2015 D3football.com All-America team, and earned recognition on the Third Team Defense.  Fairfield-Sonn played a key role on the Valley-Old Lyme Co-op football team while … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Fairfield-Sonn Named All-American by D3Football.com