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Basketball Teams Fall in FAA Tournaments but Gear Up for New Englands
Without the home court advantage, the Hornet basketball teams fought to the end, but came up short on the road on Friday evening. The#3 seed boys faced off one more time with #2 seed Hopkins up on the hill. The Hilltoppers took a 10 point 58-48 lead in the second half and looked like they were going to cruise to a comfortable win. However, the Hornets fought back with an 11-2 run that brought them within a point with a minute and a half to go. Unfortunately, the Hilltoppers hit the necesary free throws to emerge with a 64-61 win.
The loss dropped the Hornets to 16-9; nevertheless, their dramatic turnaround and revival this season was rewarded with an invitation to the New England Tournament. Under Coach Beckerman's previous tenure, the Hornets established themselves as one of the most dominant basketball powers in New England and a perennial tournament favorite. They won eight New England championships under Coach B's guidance from 1996-2004. The Hornets will face a very stiff test, right from the start. They have been seeded #8 and pitted against fellow league foe, St. Luke's, who just won the FAA tournament and come in favorites with the #1 seed. Nevertheless, the Hornets have played the Storm tough, and March Madness is always full of upsets. The quarterfinal contest is Wednesday at 6:00 in New Canaan.
The girls hoops team just returned from a tough battle in New Canaan, where they fell to St. Luke's in the FAA tournament championship final 59-55. It was a rematch of last year's final when the Hornets took the title and then went on to capture the NEPSAC crown as well. Senior forward Rachel Menze was a force, scoring a game high 32 points while grabbing 19 rebounds. Sophomore guard Kai Clemons did everything she could to calm the Storm, scoring 8 points, making 3 steals, and dishing out 11 assists, but it just was not enough.
The girls still earned a return trip to the New England tournament where they will try to defend their title. The Hornets are seeded #5 and play none other than Proctor Academy of New Hampshire. The game is scheduled to be played at Groton School in Mass. on Wednesday at a time to be determined. This will be the third consecutive year where the teams have met in the NEPSAC quarterfinals; moreover, the two teams share the same school colors and mascot! In 2014, HH prevailed 62-53, and won again last year 53-50. In both years, HH advanced to the finals and faced off against another Lakes Region foe, Kimball Union Academy, which was ranked #1 both years. This year, should HH advance, they will likely be playing...? You guessed it - KUA, again seeded #1.
So let the March Madness begin, and Go Hornets!!! (The HH Hornets that is)
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The loss dropped the Hornets to 16-9; nevertheless, their dramatic turnaround and revival this season was rewarded with an invitation to the New England Tournament. Under Coach Beckerman's previous tenure, the Hornets established themselves as one of the most dominant basketball powers in New England and a perennial tournament favorite. They won eight New England championships under Coach B's guidance from 1996-2004. The Hornets will face a very stiff test, right from the start. They have been seeded #8 and pitted against fellow league foe, St. Luke's, who just won the FAA tournament and come in favorites with the #1 seed. Nevertheless, the Hornets have played the Storm tough, and March Madness is always full of upsets. The quarterfinal contest is Wednesday at 6:00 in New Canaan.
The girls hoops team just returned from a tough battle in New Canaan, where they fell to St. Luke's in the FAA tournament championship final 59-55. It was a rematch of last year's final when the Hornets took the title and then went on to capture the NEPSAC crown as well. Senior forward Rachel Menze was a force, scoring a game high 32 points while grabbing 19 rebounds. Sophomore guard Kai Clemons did everything she could to calm the Storm, scoring 8 points, making 3 steals, and dishing out 11 assists, but it just was not enough.
The girls still earned a return trip to the New England tournament where they will try to defend their title. The Hornets are seeded #5 and play none other than Proctor Academy of New Hampshire. The game is scheduled to be played at Groton School in Mass. on Wednesday at a time to be determined. This will be the third consecutive year where the teams have met in the NEPSAC quarterfinals; moreover, the two teams share the same school colors and mascot! In 2014, HH prevailed 62-53, and won again last year 53-50. In both years, HH advanced to the finals and faced off against another Lakes Region foe, Kimball Union Academy, which was ranked #1 both years. This year, should HH advance, they will likely be playing...? You guessed it - KUA, again seeded #1.
So let the March Madness begin, and Go Hornets!!! (The HH Hornets that is)
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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.
