Category: Sports

Boys Soccer Sets Sights on Next Season

By: Jackson Mariotti  This year, boys soccer ended their regular season with an impressive 11-6-1 record. After clinching the Oronoque Division easily, the team moved on to the post season. Unfortunately, they had an early exit in both SCC’s and the State Class L playoffs. Even though they were disappointed, they are already looking toward next year. Seven juniors started varsity, and with almost the

Getting Ready to Roll: Pre-game Rituals Important for BHS Goalie

Editor’s note: In anticipation of the team’s appearance in the Class L Girls Soccer state tournament, The Buzz asked staring goalie Becca Vitale, ’14, to share how she prepares for each game. She has some pretty particular pre-game rituals. By Becca Vitale “Hi, can I have a medium hot carmel latte skim, please?” It’s 7 a.m. and I am ordering my latte, already getting in

Branford Volleyball Serving up the Competition

By: Ryan Connell  The Branford High school Girls Volleyball team has been stellar so far this year. They have a record of 11-5 heading into the last part of the regular season. They have already clinched a share of the Oronoque division title and look for bigger and better things in the postseason. They have been one of the hottest teams in the SCC winning

Will Girls Soccer Claim another SCC title?

By Casey Cuningham Last year, the girl’s soccer team made BHS proud by claiming the SCC title for the first time ever. Although they had never won the championship before, Ms. Kohut, the soccer team’s coach, wasn’t surprised by their victory, saying, “we beat some really good teams in that tournament to make it to the finals, so once we got to the finals, in

New Rules for Student Athletes in Play for 2013

By Brandon Ray Branford High School’s new athletic eligibility requirement policy has had a positive effect so far on student-athletes, according to athletic director Jake Palluzzi. The required policy has changed this past year and is just starting to take effect for the first quarter of this school year. To be eligible to compete on a sports team, students are now limited to one failure

Cross Country in like a “wrecking ball”

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford Boys and Girls Cross Country have come in as a wrecking ball to kick start the 2013 season. From the team’s performance at the pep rally to their performance on the race course, Cross Country has made their presence known. The boy’s team has opened up with a record of 5-2 and girl’s teams is 6-1. The first and only

Fall Pep Rally: marvels and excitement

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford High School held their annual fall pep rally Friday morning. From standard team chants to outrageous performances by the athletes, there were many surprises for the students and staff who filled the commons. Fall teams consisted of girls swimming and diving, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, cheer leading, and football. “It was well organized,

Clubs and Sports Came Together for Incoming Freshman Class

    by Marisa Kaplita Editor In Chief (Photo Credit) Every year the incoming freshman come to the school to see all the clubs, sports and craziness they can get involved in next year.  And last night’s event was a success with a great turnout despite the mixed weather conditions.  Thanks to everyone who came out to represent their club or team.

Boys Basketball eyeing tourney as successful regular season nears end

By James Integlia Not many picked the Branford Boy’s basketball team to be as successful as they have been this year. The Hornets, who have an 11 and 7 record this year, have two games left to play on the regular season schedule, February 18th at Guilford, and the 19th at Hamden. “To date, I think we’ve overachieved.” said Jake Palluzzi, head coach of the

Tracy Steps Down as Football Coach

By James Integlia Branford football coach Mike Tracy resigned January 4th after four seasons as Head Coach, saying his main reason for stepping down was to spend more time with his family. “He’s somebody who’s such a good head coach, he’s so thorough and did it by the book.” said Scott Jenkin BHS ’80, who has been on the Hornet’s football staff since 1991, “He held kids