Boys’ Ice Hockey

The East Haven boys’ ice hockey co-op team played in the semifinals of the Division II State Tournament on March 12 vs. No. 3 Woodstock Academy and blanked the opponent 6-0. John D’Albero opened the scoring in the first period, with an assist from Robert Testa.

In the second period, the Yellowjackets went off for four goals. These were scored by Landon Cantele (assisted by Preston Cantele), Lorenzo Defilio (assisted by Preston Cantele), Defilio (shorthanded goal assisted by Landon Cantele), and D’Albero (shorthanded goal assisted by Landon Cantele).

Defilio scored again in the third frame, with Landon Cantele on the assist. Mike Fritz earned the shutout win in net, recording 19 saves.

D’Albero was named an All-Conference First Team forward for East Haven, and Preston Cantele was a First Team athlete for defense. Fritz earned the honor as a goaltender. Defilio was named to the All-Conference Second Team as a forward.

Boys’ Basketball

Conor Quinn was named Second Team All-Conference for Valley boys’ basketball this winter, and Jack Driscoll was an Honorable Mention.

Gymnastics

Several girls from the Shoreline champion Valley Regional gymnastics team were named All-Conference athletes, including Clementine Lavezzoli, Kaleigh Dugan, Corina Pagliuco, Emma Reilly, and Camille Pagliuco. Head Coach Monica Bauer was named Shoreline Conference Coach of the Year.