Category: Sports

check

Categories : Clubs Features Front feature Local News School Events School News Sports Student lifeTags :

Spring 2016 Sports Roundup- and What’s Going on with the Turf?

On By Branford Buzz

By Matilda Kreider First, you must have noticed that the turf and track at BHS are pretty much… gone. On June 6th, crews began the process of tearing up and replacing the James MacVeigh Athletic Complex’s turf field and track. The $750,000 project should be completed by mid-August, in time for the start of fall sports. The school year has ended, and so have most

continue reading
Categories : Features Front feature School News Sports Student lifeTags :

Where is the Class of 2016 Headed?

On By Branford Buzz

From the Editor As the school year winds down and graduation approaches, the class of 2016 looks ahead to next fall; seniors showed their college pride on April 29th, just two days before they had to make their official college decisions. Some of the grade’s academic leaders will be storming the halls of Ivy League and other elite institutions. Valedictorian Issy Bysiewicz will be attending

continue reading
Categories : School Events School News Sports Student life

Spring Pep Rally is Back in Action

On By Branford Buzz

By Danni Dunlop The last week before April vacation ends with the gathering of the Branford High School community at the Spring Pep Rally.  After last year’s upset at the cancellation of the spirit-filled event, the teams are ready to take on the floor yet again. Many students and athletes were frustrated last year that the Spring Pep Rally was cancelled last year in the first

continue reading
Categories : Clubs School Events Sports Student life

Making History: Dance Team Has Best Showing Yet at Nationals

On By Branford Buzz

By Meghan Cusack The members of the BHS Dance Team came back victorious from the UDA National Dance Team Championship at Disney World in Florida. The dance team competed in the Small Varsity Jazz and the Small Varsity Hip-Hop categories and advanced to the finals with their Hip-Hop routine. Competing against 60 other teams, the team finished tenth nationally- the best they have ever done.

continue reading
Categories : Clubs Front feature School Events School News Sports Student lifeTags :

A Fun Friday: Winter Pep Rally and Holiday Celebration

On By Branford Buzz

By Matilda Kreider Our last full week before winter break ended with a fun-filled sendoff this Friday. In the morning, winter sports teams entertained the crowd with skits and dances. The girls indoor track team started off with a dance and some candy thrown to the crowd, which was well-received. The boys team followed with an elaborate reenactment of a Star Wars battle- very appropriate on the

continue reading
Categories : Features Front feature School Events School News Sports Student lifeTags :

Fall Sports Wrap Up; Heading Into the Winter Season

On By Branford Buzz

By Matilda Kreider This Thursday marked the official end of the fall sports season, with the football team taking an exciting 10-7 home victory over East Haven in the 74th annual Thanksgiving Day Beehive Bowl. With this win, the team kept East Haven from qualifying for the state tournament and now leads the series 38-32-4 all-time. Most other fall sports wrapped up in late October

continue reading
Categories : Clubs Faculty School Events Sports Student life1 Comment

Thrilling Dodgeball Tourney Hits the Mark

On By Branford Buzz

By Marshall Borrus It’s that time of the year: Halloween decorations, leaves falling off trees, and a dodgeball tournament. Friday marked the Branford Dodgeball Association’s first tournament, and it was the most exciting yet. A total of 18 teams from all grades were entered, each with their own teacher. Polemini the Slugger was such a hot commodity this year he found himself on two separate

continue reading
Categories : School Events School News Sports Student life

Return of Pep Rally Rouses Crowd

On By Branford Buzz

By Matilda Kreider The fall sports season got off to a rousing start Friday with a school-wide pep rally. Reinstated this year after a brief hiatus last spring, this fall pep rally was a little different than those of past years. It took place in the gym and included athletes tossing BHS T-shirts to the crowd, and it was required by the administration that skits

continue reading
Categories : Features Local News School Events School News Sports Student life

Athletes Making Video to Promote Sportsmanship

On By Branford Buzz

By Damien Maniscalco and Mike White School officials recently came together to raise awareness about sportsmanship throughout high schools in the area. Sportsmanship is an aspiration that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors. Branford High School wants to show students how they express and demonstrate it, said

continue reading
Categories : Local News School Events School News Sports

Turnaround: Football Claims Division Crown, Notches Third Win

On By Branford Buzz

By Ryan Connell The Branford Football team defeated Hillhouse 20-18 on Friday to capture a share of the SCC Division 2 West Division title. A team who failed to win a game last year has turned things around and has bolstered three wins already this season along with a share of the division title. It is Branford’s third Division 2 West title, and first since

continue reading