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Lyme-Old Lyme HS Scholar Athletes Recognized at Shoreline Conference Ceremony

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Twenty four Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were honored at the 24th Annual Shoreline Conference Scholar Athletes Awards held at Old Saybrook High School, June 10.  This award is presented to students who have both a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and been recognized as First Team All-Conference or First Team All-State athletes. Each athlete must also be … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Scholar Athletes Recognized at Shoreline Conference Ceremony

Wildcats Go Down Fighting, Fall 3-2 in State Semi to Oxford

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Despite a valiant effort in the seventh inning, Randy St. Germain's boys could not quite recover from the loss of three runs in the first inning by Oxford.  It was a beautiful evening at Sage Park in Berlin and a large contingent of Old Lyme fans made the trip to cheer on their team, but although the 'Cats clawed back two runs in the seventh, the third remained … [Read more...] about Wildcats Go Down Fighting, Fall 3-2 in State Semi to Oxford

Wildcats Advance to Baseball State Semis, Face Oxford Tuesday

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The Lyme-Old Lyme Wildcats notched up a critical victory lat night at Dodd Stadium when they defeated Saint Bernard 3-2 to advance to the CIAC Class S state semi-final.  Randy St. Germain's boys, seeded seven, will meet sixth-seeded Oxford on Tuesday at Sage Park in Berlin at 7 p.m. Click to read a full account of the game by Vicki Fulkerson and published in The Day today. … [Read more...] about Wildcats Advance to Baseball State Semis, Face Oxford Tuesday

Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Crew Completes a Spectacular Season as State Champions, New England Qualifiers

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The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) boy's crew team has just finished one of the best seasons in their history sweeping the state finals taking gold medals in both the 1st and 2nd Four finals and then qualifying three boats (1st, 2nd and 3rd Fours) for the New England Championships-- an extraordinary achievement. In the Connecticut Public Schools Rowing Association … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Crew Completes a Spectacular Season as State Champions, New England Qualifiers

White is Shoreline Singles Tennis Champion … Again

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior Morgan White became the Shoreline Conference boy's singles tennis champion for the third year in succession last Thursday when he defeated Kyle Peterson of Valley in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.  White had taken three sets to beat Peterson in the regular season. White recorded an extraordinary unbeaten season at 18-0 and now anxiously awaits the … [Read more...] about White is Shoreline Singles Tennis Champion … Again

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team Pull Off String of Victories in All-Shoreline Championship

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The Lyme-Old Lyme High School track and field team achieved some major successes at the Shoreline Conference Track and Field Championship meet held Wednesday at Coginchaug High School in Durham. Junior Alison Scott and sophomore Jared Stanland each captured first place positions with Scott finishing first in the 400 meter dash with a time of 59.18 and Stanland taking first … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team Pull Off String of Victories in All-Shoreline Championship

Old Lyme’s Lee Excels at ‘Y’ National Swimming Championships in North Carolina

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Dedication and a love of swimming have paid off for Jessica Lee, a 16-year-old from Lyme-Old Lyme High School and swimmer at the Marlins YMCA (Y) in Westbrook.  In early April, she competed in the Y National Short Course Swimming Championship in Greensboro, N.C., where she swam a personal best time of 24.48 seconds in the 50 yard race, setting the Westbrook Y record and placing … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Lee Excels at ‘Y’ National Swimming Championships in North Carolina

Roach Retires in June After 38 Memorable Years at Old Lyme

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Region 18 Athletic Director Rob Roach is retiring in June after 38 years in Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools as both a Social Studies teacher and Athletic Director.  He leaves the small school as one with a strong and well-respected athletic heritage, one that really starts with Roach himself when he scored the game-winning goal for the boy's soccer team in 1966 that brought Old … [Read more...] about Roach Retires in June After 38 Memorable Years at Old Lyme

YMCA Swimmers, Including Lee, Fuchs From Old Lyme, Give Stellar Performances in State Championships

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Throughout the weekend of March 8-10, 11 athletes training at Valley Shore YMCA (VSYMCA) in Westbrook competed at Connecticut Swimming’s Age Group Championships.  This event is the state championship for age group swimming. In the 10 and under age group, four girls (Kaeleigh O’Donnell of Essex, Kayla Mendonca, Anna Lang and Maddy Henderson- all from Madison) competed in … [Read more...] about YMCA Swimmers, Including Lee, Fuchs From Old Lyme, Give Stellar Performances in State Championships

Old Lyme Takes On Terryville in Class S State Quarter Final Tonight

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Kirk Kaczor's fifth seeded Wildcats meet fourth seeded Terryville tonight at 7 p.m.  After Saturday's thrilling come-from-behind, second-round game, the 'Cats are now hungry for a berth in the semi-final.  A army of fans will make the trek to Terryville this evening with their hopes high of seeing another victory. Click here to see a report of Saturday's game. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Takes On Terryville in Class S State Quarter Final Tonight

Wildcats Win OT Thriller to Advance to State Quarters

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Down 20 points to seven at the end of the first quarter, the Wildcats looked finished in yesterday's second round game of the state Class S tournament.  The second quarter wasn't much better, but at least Old Lyme did not go further behind. After the break, a very different team emerged that suddenly seemed to have the previously missing determination to win.  Kaczor's boys … [Read more...] about Wildcats Win OT Thriller to Advance to State Quarters

Old Lyme Boys Face Nonnewaug in Second Round of State Tourney at 3pm Today

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After their victory over Canton on Tuesday, the Wildcats now take on Nonnewaug in the second round of the CIAC Class S state tournament tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym.  The game, which was originally scheduled for yesterday evening, was first rescheduled for tonight, but has now been rescheduled again. The 'Cats are seeded 5th while their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Face Nonnewaug in Second Round of State Tourney at 3pm Today

Valley-Old Lyme in SLC Final Tonight has all the Makings for a Winner

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By Jimmy Zanor.  Published in the Middletown Press, Feb. 28.  The senior members of Valley Regional’s boys basketball team have played a big part in some of the championship banners that adorn the walls in their Deep River gymnasium. There are a couple of Pequot Conference football crowns. There’s a Shoreline soccer title. And there’s the big one: the school’s first ever state … [Read more...] about Valley-Old Lyme in SLC Final Tonight has all the Makings for a Winner

‘Cats Claw Past Panthers Into Championship Game

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The Old Lyme boys came out in front of another packed gym yesterday evening and stormed into an early 7-0 lead after a couple of minutes, but Cromwell not only bounced back but had overtaken the Wildcats by half time when the score stood at 24-27 in favor of the Panthers. The third quarter saw Kirk Kaczor's team battle their way back into the game and turn the score round … [Read more...] about ‘Cats Claw Past Panthers Into Championship Game