Girls swimming: Barlow finishes ninth

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 12 November 2009 11:00

Regardless of how it would finish in the field of competitors, the Joel Barlow High girls swim team accomplished something for its efforts at the South-West Conference finals last week.

Improving their times was well within the reach of the Falcons, who were one of 12 teams at the Masuk High pool on Saturday, Nov. 7. A number of them did that while earning 112.50 points to place ninth overall, a slight improvement from last season’s performance.

Boys soccer: Falcons exit in semi’s

Written by Clare McLaughlin
Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:59

After a promising win against a strong Newtown squad, the Joel Barlow High boys soccer team had high expectations coming into its South-West Conference semifinal match against Brookfield.

The Falcons wanted to come back with a vengeance after a disheartening 5-1 loss to the Bobcats early in the season. Having improved dramatically since then, the Falcons were expecting their mid-through-late season run to continue into the rematch.

Girls soccer: First round brings OT

Written by Clare McLaughlin
Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:55

What had the makings of a one-sided victory was instead a close contest when the Joel Barlow High girls soccer team hosted E.O. Smith in the first round of the state Class L tournament on Monday.

The game was slightly reminiscent of the Falcons’ run in the tournament last year, when they battled teams that outshot them 20-2. This time, however, Barlow dominated in shots with 22 to E.O. Smith’s 11. Despite the Falcons’ dominance of play, the determined visitors forced the Falcons into overtime before winning 2-0.

Football: Panthers ground Falcons

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:43

Making things easier for its opponent was not what the Joel Barlow High football team had in mind when it hosted Pomperaug.

Yet the Falcons did give the visitors some good opportunities on Saturday, Nov. 7. Between turnovers and giving up a few big plays, the Falcons put themselves in a hole from which they could not escape in a 44-20 loss.

Things seemed to start well enough for the Falcons, who actually had the lead for a brief time. Striking first, they capped off an early scoring drive with a three-yard touchdown run with 6:18 left to go in the first quarter.

Girls soccer: Falcons win in OT

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 09:55

The Joel Barlow High girls soccer team defeated E.O. Smith 2-0 in overtime in the first round if the state Class L tournament. Details will follow in the next issue.

Girls swimming: Barlow finishes ninth

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 09:51

The Joel Barlow High girls wim team finished ninth at the South-West Conference finals with 119 points. Details will follow in the next issue.

Girls volleyball: Barlow advances in Class M

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 09:50

The Joel Balrow High volleyball team defeated Tolland 3-0 in the first round of the state Class M tournament.

Girls volleyball: Barlow wins conference

Saturday, 07 November 2009 22:51

The Joel Barlow High volleyball team upset to-seeded Bunnell 3-1 on Saturday to win the South-West Conference championship. Details will follow in the next issue.

Girls volleyball: Barlow reaches finals

Thursday, 05 November 2009 11:56

The Joel Barlow High girls volleyball team beat Newtown 3-1 in the South-West Conference semifinals on Wednesday and will play Bunnell in the championship on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Oxford High. Details will follow in the next issue.

Alumni basketball games are Nov. 28.

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 05 November 2009 09:47

Joel Barlow High School will again be the site for the eighth annual Coach Jim Morros alumni basketball games on Saturday, Nov. 28, with a tip off for the boys game at 3 p.m. and immediately followed by a girls game. All former Barlow boys and girls varsity players are invited to participate.