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I just came from Southington girls basketball senior night and it was really a special night. The game was very exciting, with senior Sam DeFeo hitting a second-chance buzzer beater as the clock expired for the win. Southington 42, Glastonbury 40.
First off, it was a big win for the Knights, hoping to secure a good playoff seed and having roadies against New Britain and Manchester remaining.
But I wanted to give a little extra mention to the four seniors, who have always struck me as very good people off the court in my time dealing with them. Coach Jim DiNello talked about the group, Allie Munson, DeFeo, Jen Crowley and Charlene DaSilva, and was obviously moved by their character and the win.
"This one is extremely special," he said of the graduating class. "These four seniors have given me and this program every ounce of energy that they have. Their spirit, dedication, and support of each other, and I’m talking about all four of them. From Jen Crowley being a role player, knowing what her job is to Charlene not even being able to play, but being there for practice and being in those huddles, and talking to the kids, and keeping them up, and making sure everybody stays even keel. And then of course the two best captains I’ve ever had in my life in Allie and Sam. If I’m ever fortunate enough to have captains like them again I will truly be blessed."
DaSilva has missed the entire season due to an injury suffered early in the soccer season. Crowley was given a chance to start the game tonight, along with the other two who are normal starters. Many of you may know that Munson is headed to Cornell to play Division I basketball, and has truly turned into a star player this season. And DeFeo is one of those players who gets by with grit and determination, and a streaky ability to shoot the ball.
It may not be the most talented class ever, but talking to people around the team, it is a special one.
First off, it was a big win for the Knights, hoping to secure a good playoff seed and having roadies against New Britain and Manchester remaining.
But I wanted to give a little extra mention to the four seniors, who have always struck me as very good people off the court in my time dealing with them. Coach Jim DiNello talked about the group, Allie Munson, DeFeo, Jen Crowley and Charlene DaSilva, and was obviously moved by their character and the win.
"This one is extremely special," he said of the graduating class. "These four seniors have given me and this program every ounce of energy that they have. Their spirit, dedication, and support of each other, and I’m talking about all four of them. From Jen Crowley being a role player, knowing what her job is to Charlene not even being able to play, but being there for practice and being in those huddles, and talking to the kids, and keeping them up, and making sure everybody stays even keel. And then of course the two best captains I’ve ever had in my life in Allie and Sam. If I’m ever fortunate enough to have captains like them again I will truly be blessed."
DaSilva has missed the entire season due to an injury suffered early in the soccer season. Crowley was given a chance to start the game tonight, along with the other two who are normal starters. Many of you may know that Munson is headed to Cornell to play Division I basketball, and has truly turned into a star player this season. And DeFeo is one of those players who gets by with grit and determination, and a streaky ability to shoot the ball.
It may not be the most talented class ever, but talking to people around the team, it is a special one.
Labels: basketball
posted by Ryan Pipke at
10:13 PM
1 Comments:
Southington should always be good in girls bball...they have a large pool of talent. should be two schools.
remember the days when they dominated Class LL play.
Could this be a return to prominence or even domination?
If so, NB and the Bristol schools will be singing the Blues again
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