![]() We are thrilled to announce that Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Tennis achieved a remarkable feat by defeating Valley with a score of 5-2 to secure the Class S State Championship for the fourth consecutive season! The match sheet detailing the exciting victory is below for your enjoyment. It was truly an outstanding performance by our girls' tennis team, demonstrating their exceptional skills and teamwork. Despite the challenges of the semifinals being postponed, our girls showed resilience and determination, emerging triumphant in the end. Match Results:
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We are thrilled to announce that the Girls Outdoor Track and Field team has emerged victorious at the CIAC Class S State Championship! The team of 8 showed incredible skill and determination, finishing with a total of 76 points, securing the 1st place spot over the 2nd place team, Thomaston, with 58 points.
A special congratulations to Chase Gilbert for outstanding performances in the 1600 and 3200 meter races, as well as anchoring the 2nd place 4x400 meter relay that contributed to the team's success. We also celebrate Zoe Eastman-Grossel for her remarkable victories in the 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, and her participation in the 4x400 relay. *Stay tune for more results Let's also celebrate Jacob Volkerts for his impressive achievements, finishing 1st in the 100-meter dash and 2nd in the 200-meter race. Next, the team will be heading to the State Open on Monday to showcase their talents once again. We wish them the best of luck! On Tuesday, May 28th, Lyme-Old Lyme hosted the Shoreline Conference Unified Field and BBQ to wrap up the season. We were thrilled to welcome Unified delegates from Panama who are taking part in an exchange program with the Coginchaug Unified Program. After enjoying the afternoon playing field games and sharing a meal together, the delegates had the opportunity to visit the beach.
The Boys and Girls Crew Team with the coaches and the Petty cup for the Boys Varsity 1 Boat, and Carabillo Cup for the Girls Varsity 1 Boat, and the Perry Plate for the greatest point total in the event.![]() The Team Captains being awarded the Perry Plate from L to R Will Copolla, Nyla Goulis, Kat Gryk, Doug Griswold, & Nick Turtoro. ![]() Girls Varsity 1 State Champs with Coach Paul Fuchs and the Carabillo Cup…11th years in a row! ![]() Girls Varsity 1 Boat Crossing the finish line ![]() Boys Varsity 1 Boat Crossing the finish line ![]() Boys Novice 4+ crossed the finish line ![]() Girls Novice 2nd Place with Coach Dale Hoxie ![]() Girls Novice crossing the finish line ![]() Girls Varsity 3 Boat 3rd place ![]() Girls Varsity 2 Boat State Champs ![]() Girls Varsity 2 Boat crossing the finish line ![]() Boys Varsity 2 State Champs with Coach Leo Pelletier ![]() Boys Varsity 2 Boat crossing the finish line View of the race course on Lake WaramaugCongratulations to Both Teams!!!We are excited to extend a warm invitation to all spring athletes and their families to attend the upcoming Spring Sports Banquet. The event, hosted by the Wildcat Booster Club, will take place Sunday, June 2 at 12:30pm and will feature delicious food from Mindy K's in Old Saybrook. Rest assured, there will be vegetarian and gluten-free options available for everyone to enjoy.
We are eagerly looking forward to gathering together to celebrate our athletes and their accomplishments this spring. Your presence at the banquet would mean a great deal to us, and we truly hope to see you there. Each year the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Program recognizes two high school seniors from each CT High School, who have excelled in their academic and athletic pursuits. These students serve as role models to their peers, demonstrating high levels of integrity, self-discipline, and courage. This program has been honoring exemplary graduating seniors from Connecticut high schools for many years, with over four thousand students recognized to date. Congratulations to Aggie Hunt and Griffin McGlinchey on being honored as the 2024 CIAC Scholar-Athletes for Lyme-Old Lyme for their outstanding achievements at the recent event on May 5, 2024, at the Aqua Turf. Both Aggie and Griffin were recognized for their exceptional performance in academics and athletics. Shoreline Conference Represents at the 2024 CIAC Scholar-Athlete Banquet Every year, the CIAC provides all participating Unified Schools the opportunity to nominate two individuals for the Mike Savage Teammate Award. You may be wondering - "What is the Mike Savage Teammate Award"? Let me explain..
In 2010, the CIAC established its own Spirit of Sport award named in honor of the former executive director, Mike Savage. This prestigious award seeks to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sports and represent the core mission of education-based inclusion athletics. Individuals who receive this award demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship and citizenship, exceed the normal expectations in assisting others with the school or community, and have overcome adversity or challenging circumstances. Award recipients and their families (and all CT High School and Middle School Unified Sports Winners) gather at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT in late April to celebrate this amazing acknowledgement with a fancy dinner, guest speakers, and fun giveaways. It is our pleasure to announce that the 2023-2024 Mike Savage Teammate Award Winners are Katie Zbierski and Eddie Fiske! The LOLHS Unified Sports team is beyond blessed to have the participation and support of Katie and Eddie. We are so proud of their dedication and the accomplishments that they have helped to achieve with this team. It has been such a joy watching the Unified Sports program grow and develop since its conception 6 years ago - all of which has been made possible by the many teammates we have and their commitment to the LOLHS Unified Sports Community. One more hugeeeee thank you to Katie and Eddie for being exemplar teammates in the LOLHS Unified Sports Program. The boys crew team truly cleaned up this past week, both on the water and at the prom. We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the boys crew team had an outstanding performance at the recent Gunnery Regatta last Saturday! Not only did they excel in their races, but they also managed to get all cleaned up for the prom later that evening. It was a remarkable feat considering the regatta started at noon and took place over two hours away from Old Lyme. A big congratulations to the boys who secured 2nd place in their two varsity boats and clinched 1st place in their novice boat. They truly showcased their talent and dedication both on the water and on the dance floor at prom. The Race to Prom!Last Saturday, we participated in a regatta located in the far northwest part of Connecticut, nearly two hours away from LOLHS. This race was crucial for our qualifying and seeding for the Championships taking place later in May. Despite being aware of the date clash with the prom since the start of the season, I informed the crew during our initial meeting. After some initial resistance (which was understandable), there were no further complaints. The races unfolded exceptionally well, with all the girls' boats, as well as the novice boys, emerging victorious against four other formidable teams. The outcome exceeded expectations, leaving everyone pleasantly surprised!
Chase showcased his wrestling skills at the NHSCA High School National Championships held from April 4th to April 7th, 2024, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This prestigious event is a platform for high school wrestlers in the US to vie for national recognition. Representing Old Lyme and donning his Wildcat singlet, Chase competed in the Freshman 160 lbs. Division. He commenced his journey in the round of 64 and triumphed in his first 3 matches, advancing to the quarter-finals. Despite taking an early lead with a takedown, Chase narrowly lost by a single point to the 4th place finisher. Undeterred, he rebounded with a victory in the subsequent match, securing a coveted spot on the podium. Chase's remarkable performance culminated in an 8th place finish at 160 lbs., earning him the esteemed title of All American. ![]() Additional Accomplishments in 2024:
![]() In an impressive display of skill and determination, Owen Shapiro, a member of the Mount Snow freestyle mogul team, showcased his exceptional abilities at the Freestyle Mogul Skiing East Coast Junior Championships held at Killington on March 16. After earning his well-deserved spot at the championships through his outstanding performances throughout the season, Owen fearlessly took to the slopes to compete against the best in his age group. Owen ended up ranking ninth in his age group and 26 overall in the mogul competition, which was super exciting. This unforgettable moment marks not only a personal triumph for Owen but also a testament to the hard work and passion he has poured into his craft. Congratulations to Owen for his remarkable performance and excellence on the slopes. |
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