Hamden Loses Rivalry Clash, Sets CIAC Date
The Sharks fell 3-0 to Sacred Heart Academy but will host No. 17 Enfield on Tuesday, November 10.
By Fatima Saleh ·
Hamden girls volleyball was eliminated from the Southern Connecticut Conference tournament on Tuesday evening. The team lost 3-0 to local rival Sacred Heart Academy at Sacred Heart Academy's gymnasium. The final set scores were 25-22, 25-12, and 25-8. Hamden entered the match as the third seed, while Sacred Heart held the second seed.
The defeat ended Hamden's conference play. Sacred Heart Academy continued its run and defeated No. 1 Amity 3-2 on Thursday at West Haven High School. This victory secured the school's first SCC championship. JJ Kirck from Sacred Heart Academy was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Hamden will move to the CIAC Class LL tournament as the 16th seed. The team will face No. 17 Enfield in a first-round match. The contest is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, at Hamden High School.
Sacred Heart Academy will play in the Class M tournament. The team received the No. 3 seed and will host No. 30 Goodwin Tech. Their first-round match is set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, at Sacred Heart Academy.
