Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
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Swarm vs. Storm; Girls & Boys Basketball vs. St. Lukes in Fairchester Finals
Saturday will see two battles of the Swarm against the Storm, as both boys and girls varsity basketball have reached the Fairchester tournament championship final games where they face off against St. Lukeś of New Canaan.
The girls team, despite key injuries, is still peaking at the right time. On Tuesday, they defeated crosstown rival Hopkins 47-31 in a quarterfinal matchup where they asserted their typical smothering defense and balanced offense to topple the Hilltoppers. All nine active players contributed defensively, holding the Hopkins girls to a handful of baskets in the first half. Asha Parker, Kai Clemons, Mimi Ramos, and Jayda Johnson hit timely hoops and made their free throws to see out the win in the second half.
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The girls team, despite key injuries, is still peaking at the right time. On Tuesday, they defeated crosstown rival Hopkins 47-31 in a quarterfinal matchup where they asserted their typical smothering defense and balanced offense to topple the Hilltoppers. All nine active players contributed defensively, holding the Hopkins girls to a handful of baskets in the first half. Asha Parker, Kai Clemons, Mimi Ramos, and Jayda Johnson hit timely hoops and made their free throws to see out the win in the second half.
On Thursday, the Hornets faced a much stiffer test, but emerged with a hard fought 49-46 victory over Sacred Heart Greenwich. After trailing 29-15 in the second frame, the visiting Tigers came roaring back with a 19-3 run to grab a 34-32 lead. Coach Borelli called a well placed timeout to settle the team and refocus them on the keys to winning the game, i.e. sound defense, boxing out, breaking the press and using the clock in a positive manner. The girls responded, outscoring Sacred Heart 17-12 over the final 7 minutes to secure the victory and a trip to the championship game. Seventh grade star, Jayda Johnson, was instrumental in the win with her composure and ball handling at point guard. Asha Parker was a force on the boards at both ends, and Kai Clemons was at the heart of the Hornet swarm, tenacious on defense and slashing through the lane on offense. The girls will certainly have their work cut out for them as they attempt to quell the #1 seed Storm of St. Lukeś on Saturday at 12:00 in New Canaan.
The boys' route to the final has been a bit easier. The Hornets, at 13-1 in the league and seeded #1, received a first round bye. On Thursday, they blitzed Brunswick of Greenwich 82-51 behind double digit scoring from Andrew Rice (19), Christian Adams (13), Tim Dawson (11), and Tre Breland (10). The Hornets' up tempo game was just too much for the visiting Bruins as they established a comfortable 43-23 lead by halftime. Eleven players got ionto the scoring book in total. The Hornets scored 12 three pointers in total, including one each by Chris Wright, Corey Walters, and Jahkai Pettway, while Ethan Doherty threw down a pair. The Hornets (19-4) now host No. 2 seed St. Luke’s in the final on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Hornets have beaten the Storm twice this season by more then ten, but they will need to be at their best to defeat the defending FAA champs.
Good luck to both HH teams. Go Hornets!
Good luck to both HH teams. Go Hornets!
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Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
