Boys basketball: Barlow hosts Senior Night

Thursday, 09 February 2012 13:01

The Joel Barlow High boys varsity basketball team will host Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in its last home game of the season when it takes on Weston at 7 p.m.

Prior to the game the team will recognize its seven seniors.

Hockey team hosts Military Appreciation Night

Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:43

The Joel Barow High hockey team  will be host the first annual Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6:40 p.m. when it faces New Milford at the Danbury Ice Arena.

The Falcons will be wearing camouflage jerseys specially made for this event. They will be honoring local military members and veterans and military inspired music will be played throughout the game.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and silent auctions.A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project Organization.

Indoor track: A few shine at league meet

Written by Shea Barickman
Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:48

ough field of competitors awaited the Joel Barlow high boys and girls indoor track teams at the South-West Conference finals.

The Falcons did not have as many athletes as some opponents and did not compete in all of the events. Yet the boys saw some improvement since last season, moving up to ninth overall with 23 points in a field of 12 teams on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven.

Boys swimming: Barlow looks ahead to finals

Written by Doug Scarth
Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:42

With his eye on readying the team for the South-West Conference championship meet, Joel Barlow High head boys swim coach Brandt Nigro gave his top swimmers another meet off when the team visited Bunnell-Stratford last week.

However, without its usual depth, Barlow came up short in a 95-70 loss at Flood Middle School pool on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Girls basketball: Falcons shut down Bulldogs

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:40

Choosing the right defensive approach was key to the Joel Barlow High girls basketball team’s performance in its game at Bunnell.

The Falcons had to decide whether to stop their opponent under the basket or along the perimeter. They decided on the former.

Such a move paid off as they held the Bulldogs to under 50 points in a 60-43 win last Friday, Feb. 3.

Boys basketball: Wave gets away from Barlow

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:29

The opportunity to set the tone for the game escaped the Joel Barlow High boys varsity basketball team when it visited New Milford last week.

Had the Falcons made some easy shots early in the night it could have given them the momentum they needed last Tuesday, Jan. 31. Instead they received a battle from their opponent the whole time before losing a 69-62 decision.

“We were a step slow, a little flat,” said Barlow head coach Seth Babikian “We missed some easy baskets early.”

Yet the Falcons, who trailed just 13-12 at the end of the first quarter, stayed in contention right up until late in the game.

Hockey: Win brings berth in state tournament

Written by Michael Mattson
Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:35

Overall, it was not a bad week for the Joel Barlow High hockey team.

Not only did the Falcons pick up a couple of wins, they also qualified for the state Division III tournament.

The clincher came last Wednesday, Feb. 1, when they visited Shepaug-Litchfield-Nonnewaug. A big first period set the tone in an 8-4 win.

Barlow sunk three goals in the opening frame.

Wrestling: Several win for Barlow

Thursday, 09 February 2012 10:51

While the Immaculate-Joel Barlow High wrestling team could withstand several forfeits against one opponent it was not as fortunate against another in a dual match last Saturday.

The team was without eligible wrestlers in four weight classes. Such made for a close 30-26 win over Brookfield but was far short in a 57-18 loss to host New Milford.

Gymnastics: High score is not enough

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 09 February 2012 10:49

One of its highest scores of the season was not enough for the Joel Barlow High gymnastics team to turn the tables on Wilton last week.

The Falcons totaled 120.75 points on Thursday, Feb. 2. That would get them only so far against undefeated Wilton, one of the top teams in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Conference this season. The undefeated Warriors continued their run with a 138.25.

Skiing: Barlow suffers first loss

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 09 February 2012 10:47

Pilot Sports Editor

The competition got a little faster for the Joel Barlow High girls ski team in its race at Mount Southington last week.

The Falcons, who have made short work of their opponents so far, had their hands full with one team in particular at Mount Southington on Wednesday, Feb. 1. While their total time of 316.19 seconds was good for wins against Wilton (320.56), Amity (364.35) and Branford (disqualified), they could not catch defending State Open champ Fairfield (308.19). They are now 9-1 overall.