Football

H-K football traveled to North Branford on Oct. 20, where they lost 48-36 in what was a very offense-heavy game. The Cougars featured a balanced offensive attack, getting touchdowns from Josh Frith (2), Bryce Lacoss, Tyler Napierkowski, and Scott Hosney. H-K posted a strong offensive showing for the second consecutive game (the team previously scored 41 points against Windsor Locks on Oct. 13) but surrendered several long touchdowns on defense that sealed their fate.

“Our mantra this year has been ‘so close yet so far,’ and that was certainly the case tonight,” said H-K Head Coach Tyler Wilcox following the contest. “We committed a handful of mistakes in key situations on defense that proved our downfall. Meanwhile, we moved the ball successfully on offense the entire game. I’m proud of the way the kids have improved on offense as the season has gone on.”

Boys’ Soccer

The H-K boys’ soccer team began the week at East Hampton on

Oct. 16, where they won 5-2. Three days later, the team hosted Old Saybrook and lost 2-0. On Oct. 21, the Cougars traveled to East Catholic and grabbed a 4-0 win.

Girls’ Soccer

Girls’ soccer played host to East Hampton on Oct. 17, collecting a 1-1 tie. The next day, the team traveled to Parish Hill and won 6-0. On Oct. 20, the Cougars traveled to Old Saybrook and ended in a 1-1 draw.

Field Hockey

Cougars field hockey played a road game vs. Mercy on Oct. 16 and recorded a 5-1 win. The next day, H-K hosted Valley Regional and won 1-0.

Girls’ Volleyball

Girls’ volleyball opened the week at home vs. Valley Regional, when they took a 3-2 loss on Oct. 16. Two days later, the Cougars played host to East Hampton and fell 3-1.

On Oct. 20, H-K traveled to Hale Ray and won 3-1.

Boys’ Cross Country

The H-K boys’ cross country team competed in the Shoreline Conference Championship on Oct. 19 and won the race as a team, scoring 35 points. Jack Cozean finished in third place, recording a time of 15:59.60. Following him in fourth place was Matthew Lara, who finished with a time of 16:15.60. Daniel McCourt took sixth place, with a time of 16:17.30. Luke Hedges (16:31.20) finished the race in eighth place. Cash Smigel (16:53.70) and Alex Frederickson (17:04.60) finished the race in 15th and 16th place, respectively. Sawyer DiMatteo came in 19th (17:18.70).

Girls’ Cross Country

H-K girls’ cross country raced in the Shoreline Conferencce Championship meet on Oct. 19, taking home the first place crown with a team score of 34 points. Leading the pack for the Cougars was Charlotte Behnke, who placed second with a time of 19:02.70. Grace Mitchell followed her in fifth place (19:54.30) and Sydney Adelberg was closely behind in seventh place (20:11.50). In 12th, 13th, and 14th places, respectively, were Keira Sehl-Albert (20:34.60), Julia Downing (20:38.90), and Delaney Aronson (20:42.70). Emilia Schweitzer took 20th place (21:32.10).