UNCASVILLE, CT. (January 2007) — Norwich Free Academy was selected as the Connecticut Sun High School Girls’ Basketball Team of the Week Tuesday after capturing the Manchester Holiday Tournament with a 73-71 victory over the host Indians in the finals last Friday.Ranked No. 4 in the latest Hartford Courant Girls’ Basketball Ratings, NFA improved to 8-0 on the season with the win over No. 2 Manchester. The Wildcats also defeated Hillhouse on the way to their second tournament title of the year. NFA won the Masuk Tournament earlier this season.
Each Tuesday during the high school girls’ basketball regular season, the Connecticut Sun will recognize one Team of the Week. That team will receive a commemorative plaque, courtesy of the Connecticut Sun and Barker Specialty. Hamden High was recognized on December 12th while Fairfield Ludlowe earned the award on December 19th.
The Team of the Week is the latest in a series of initiatives undertaken by the Connecticut Sun to highlight local girls’ high school basketball, where future WNBA stars are already competing. The Sun also conduct a high school tour, host the CIAC Championship luncheon and recognize the four CIAC Class champions during a ceremony at halftime of a regular season game.
Past Sun Teams of the Week:
