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Old Lyme’s Zoe Eastman-Grossel (Age 8) Qualifies for Two Junior Olympic Track & Field Events

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Eight-year-old Zoe Eastman-Grossel of Old Lyme has qualified for the 2015 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games after competing in the regional qualifying meet in New Britain, Conn., held over June 26-28.  The AAU Junior Olympics will be held in Norfolk, Va. from July 29 through Aug. 8 Zoe competed in the long jump, 100 meter dash and 400 meter dash.  She … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Zoe Eastman-Grossel (Age 8) Qualifies for Two Junior Olympic Track & Field Events

Old Lyme’s Lian Rows at Henley with Philips Academy Crew Team

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Tyler Lian of Old Lyme, a former intern for LymeLine.com who is currently a student at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., was selected to be a member of the school's rowing team, which competed last week at the Henley Royal Regatta in England. Philips Academy, one of the nation’s oldest private secondary schools, accomplished a historic first by fielding both a male and a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Lian Rows at Henley with Philips Academy Crew Team

Updated: Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Win Silver in US Junior Nationals

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Last Sunday afternoon, June 14, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School boy's varsity four boat came from behind to snatch the silver medal in an intense race in the US Rowing Junior Nationals held in Sarasota, Fla. Initially, the crew comprising stroke Liam Corrigan, Josh Swanski, Jeremy "Remy" Newton and Harry Godfrey-Fogg with Thomas Crisp (cox) led the field, but then were … [Read more...] about Updated: Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Win Silver in US Junior Nationals

Old Lyme Lax Girls Now Play in Postponed State Semifinal This Afternoon

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The Old Lyme girl's CIAC Class S state semifinal against Granby was postponed yesterday until 3:30 p.m. today.  The game will be played at Sage Park in Berlin. The girls came through convincingly last Thursday to defeat Weston, who had won the Class S state tournament in both 2011 and 2013, by six goals 16-9.  It was an amazing feat and the Wildcats can go into their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Lax Girls Now Play in Postponed State Semifinal This Afternoon

Lyme-Old Lyme Rowers Seek Donations for Florida Trip to Compete in Nationals

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The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew team, as a whole, has had a very successful season this spring; theirs is a story of which movies are made; an unlikely bunch with the heart, skill and determination of champions.  They medalled at the Founder’s Day regatta for the first time, winning four state championship titles (Girls and Boys 1st and 2nd boats). Then, through the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Rowers Seek Donations for Florida Trip to Compete in Nationals

Wildcats Play for Shoreline Baseball Championship Tonight

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The Wildcat boy’s varsity baseball team, seeded fourth and coached by Randy St. Germain, meet seventh seeded Coginchaug High School tonight in the Shoreline Championship final to be held at Dodd Stadium starting at 7 p.m. Against the odds for both teams, the Old Lyme boys defeated top-seeded Morgan of Clinton in Thursday's semi-final while Coginchaug eliminated number three … [Read more...] about Wildcats Play for Shoreline Baseball Championship Tonight

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Boys Win Shoreline Lacrosse, Tennis Titles

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Yesterday afternoon, the Wildcat boy's varsity tennis team coached by John Pfeiffer achieved an incredible result in the Shoreline Championships, winning both singles finals (Division 1-2 and 3-4-5) as well as the doubles.  The victors respectively were Brendan White, who remains unbeaten for the whole season, Ethan Fenton, and the doubles pair of Austin Pilgrim and Jason Feng … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Boys Win Shoreline Lacrosse, Tennis Titles

Wildcat Boys and Girls Advance to Shoreline Conference Lax Finals

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Both Lyme-Old Lyme High School lacrosse teams won their semi-final games yesterday to move forward into the inaugural Shoreline Conference lacrosse finals on Thursday at Connecticut College. The girl's team coached by Emily Macione crushed Morgan High School of Clinton 18-5 and will meet Old Saybrook in the final. Sloane Sweitzer and Sydney Cowell scored six goals apiece, … [Read more...] about Wildcat Boys and Girls Advance to Shoreline Conference Lax Finals

Old Lyme Country Club Kicks Off 2015 Season with Get-Acquainted Scramble

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The Old Lyme Country Club Women's Golf Association (WGA) held it first event of the season on Thursday, April 23. The WGA ladies participated in the 9-hole Get Acquainted Scramble under unseasonably cool conditions. The 1st place winners with a score of 27 were: Helene Nichols (Essex), Paula Bingham (Lyme), Carolyn Daddona (Essex), and MJ Bertolini (Old Lyme). The 2nd … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Country Club Kicks Off 2015 Season with Get-Acquainted Scramble

Niantic Bay Sailing Academy Offers Junior Sailing Program Scholarships

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Niantic Bay Sailing Academy (NBSA) is offering eight scholarships to its Junior Sailing program this summer - two to each of the four town school systems located between the two rivers (Connecticut and Thames), namely, Lyme-Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford and New London. Eligibility is up to Grade 8,  but the program is more focused on younger students.  The NBSA … [Read more...] about Niantic Bay Sailing Academy Offers Junior Sailing Program Scholarships

Old Lyme Plays Coginchaug in Semis Tonight, Postponed from Yesterday

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Update: Due to the inclement weather, the Wildcats' semifinal game has been rescheduled to tomorrow (Wednesday, March 4) at 5 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. The Old Lyme Wildcats stepped up their game in the fourth quarter Saturday evening to pull away from Cromwell and achieve a convincing 49-33 victory in their Shoreline Conference quarterfinal.  Coach Kirk … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Plays Coginchaug in Semis Tonight, Postponed from Yesterday

Catfight Coming — Wildcats Face Panthers in Shoreline Quarters

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Breaking News:  Wildcats defeat Cromwell!  This evening the second-seeded Old Lyme Wildcats face the Cromwell Panthers in the quarterfinal round of the Shoreline Conference.  Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. The 'Cats are coached by Kirk Kaczor. Senior Captain Jacob Ballachino will hoping to lead the team to a memorable victory tonight. Go … [Read more...] about Catfight Coming — Wildcats Face Panthers in Shoreline Quarters

Wildcat Girls Make Late Surge to Steal Victory, Advance to Semis in Shoreline Conference

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The Lyme-Old Lyme Wildcats (16-5) suddenly soared to victory over North Branford in the first round of Saturday's Shoreline Conference.  With the score tied at 41-41 with three minutes left on the clock, overtime was looking a distinct possibility, but then the 'Cats surged forward scoring 12 points in a row to win decisively with the scoreboard reading 53-41 at the … [Read more...] about Wildcat Girls Make Late Surge to Steal Victory, Advance to Semis in Shoreline Conference