Girls soccer: Winning streak ends at nine

Written by Clare McLaughlin
Thursday, 29 October 2009 11:18

A one-goal lead was not enough for the Joel Barlow High girls soccer team when it hosted Newtown.

Despite having a 1-0 advantage, the Falcons would have to step up a bit if they were to hold off their opponents last Monday, Oct. 19. They did not respond in time as the Nighthawks kept battling, eventually tying the score and later going ahead to beat the Falcons 2-1, ending their nine-game winning streak.

Boys soccer: Barlow wins division

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 08:56

The Joel Barlow High boys soccer team won the South-West Conference Patriot Division by beating New Fairfield on Monday. Details will follow in this week's issue.

Boys cross country: Falcons are seventh in league

Friday, 23 October 2009 07:51

The Joel Barlow High boys cross country team took seventh out of 13 teams at the South-West Conference finals yesterday. Details will follow in the next issue.

Boys soccer game moved up

Friday, 23 October 2009 07:49

The Joel Barlow High boys soccer game scheduled for this Saturday at home against Weston has been rescheduled to today at 3:45 p.m. The game marks Barlow's annual recognition of its senior year players.

Field hockey: Scoring shifts into high gear

Written by Margaret O'Leary
Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:42

Once the Joel Barlow High field hockey team got its offense going there was little Weston could do to stop it last week.

The Falcons found the recipe for scoring in a big way on Friday, Oct. 16. The entire midfield and forward lines worked together to complete well-timed passing patterns as the hosts demolished Weston in a lopsided 5-0 win.

Girls volleyball: Weston sweeps Barlow

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:37

Not playing at its usual pace would have its consequences for the Joel Barlow High girls volleyball team in its match at Weston.

The Falcons were not quick to react last Friday, Oct. 16, as Weston’s hits frequently found holes on the former’s side of the court. The host Trojans handled what the Falcons dished out for a 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-21) win.

It was only the second loss of the season for Barlow and the first by a sweep.

“We just didn’t have that fight,” said Barlow head coach Steve Antal, noting his team is usually quicker on the court. “Weston had more energy.”

Girls swimming: Panthers stay far ahead

Written by Rocco Valluzzo
Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:35

Between its opponent’s speed and its depth in a number of events, the Joel Barlow High girls swim team had a hard time trying to catch Pomperaug last week.

The Falcons managed to keep pace with the Panthers after the first few events. After a while the latter points were harder to come by as the hosts fell behind in 99-83 loss at the Newtown High pool.

Football: Turnovers plague Barlow

Written by Mike Suppe
Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:23

The look on the face of defensive back Patrick Eaker summed up everything about the Joel Barlow High football team’s encounter with Masuk High last Friday night.

On a fourth-and-for from the Falcon 47-yard line early midway through the third quarter, Masuk quarterback Casey Cochran lobbed a pass down the left sideline intended for wide receiver Jon Testani.

Youth football: Wildcats stay unbeaten

Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:51

Neither cold, wind, nor rain could slow down the Aspetuck Wildcats eighth grade youth football team as it shut out Hudson Valley, 28-0 on Saturday.

The offensive line dominated Hudson Valley, providing big holes for running backs Danny Rogers, Jack Shaban, Stephen Miller, Matt Falcone and Nick Bertram. Danny Rogers scored all four Wildcat touchdowns including two on 80-yard plus passes from quarterback Patrick Rogers. Kickers Cal Cohane and Riley Nichols each contributed a two point conversion.

Girls cross country: Falcons end with two wins

Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:49

As far as its dual meets were concerned the Joel Barlow High girls cross country team saved its best performance for last.

The Falcons hosted Lauralton Hall, Stratford and Brookfield for their final meet of the regular season last week. Although going into the race they had just two wins the Falcons would double that total before they day was done, sweeping Stratford 15-50 and defeating Lauralton Hall but losing to Brookfield on Tuesday, Oct. 13.