Sacred Heart Academy Wins First SCC Title, Hamden Falls to Rival in Semifinals
The Sharks swept the Green Dragons 3-0 to advance, while Hamden prepares for a first-round CIAC Class LL match against Enfield on Tuesday.
By Alyssa Parker ·
Hamden girls volleyball players faced their town rivals Sacred Heart Academy in the SCC tournament semifinals on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Academy. The second-seeded Sharks defeated the third-seeded Green Dragons in three straight sets, ending Hamden's run in the conference tournament. The final score was 25-22, 25-12, and 25-8 in favor of Sacred Heart.
The rivalry date back to the regular season, where both teams competed for top standings in the SCC. By the time the postseason bracket was set, Sacred Heart held the second seed and Hamden the third. The matchup on Tuesday served as the deciding contest for advancement to the championship round.
Sacred Heart Academy advanced to the final and secured its first SCC title. The Sharks defeated No. 1 Amity 3-2 on Thursday at West Haven High School. JJ Kirck from Sacred Heart Academy was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player following the championship win.
Hamden enters the CIAC Class LL tournament as the 16th seed. The team will face No. 17 Enfield in a first-round contest on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. at Hamden High School. A win would advance Hamden to the second round of the state playoffs.
Sacred Heart Academy has earned the No. 3 seed in the Class M tournament. The team will play No. 30 Goodwin Tech on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Academy. The game marks the beginning of the state postseason for the Sharks.
