Archives--Sports News and Accomplishments

WHHS’s Alex Palmieri and Mckenzie Farquharson were honored on May 6^th as the CIAC Scholar Athlete recipients. Alex’s overall GPA is 4.1 and is a member of the baseball team. Mckenzie is a member of the soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams with an overall GPA 3.7. Also attending the dinner was Baseball Coach Mike Anquillare, Lacrosse Coach Chrystal Fanelli and AD Jon Capone.

Pictured above is WHHS’s Dan Granfield receiving the Bob Greenwood Community Service Award from Jason Shea. The award is sponsored by the West Haven Rotary Club and the luncheon was held May 16 at the University of New Haven along with its Scholar Athlete recipients.

Pictured above are WHHS seniors Kyle Leyerzapf (left) and Mike Troiano (right). Kyle was 1st team All State CT High School Coaches Assoc., CT Post All-State Team, New Haven Register All-Area Team, First Team Selection SCC, 2nd Team New Haven Register All-State. Mike was named to the 1st Team New Haven Register All-State, New Haven Register All-Area Team, CT Post All-State Team, First Team Selection SCC, joined the 100 Point Club as a member of the WHHS Hockey Team.

On Tuesday April 24, West Haven High School was honored at the CIAC-Michaels Cup Awards Dinner for its participation in Unified Sports. Attending the dinner that night from left to right; AD Jon Capone, Coarch Bill McDermott, Coach Alison McBride, partner Amber Bonewicz, athlete Kyle Chacho, parents of Amber and Kyle Ann and Peter Bonewicz, essay participant Sasha Richardson, Coach Lynn Mihalyak.

Pictured above is WHHS AD Jon Capone presenting the SCC Scholar Athlete for the month of March to seniors Alyssa Perez and Mark Berretta. Alyssa is a member of the Volleyball, Swim and Tennis teams. She has an overall GPA of 4.1 and is a member of the National Honor Society. Mark is a member of the Cross Country and Outdoor Track teams and has an overall GPA of 3.5.

Pictured above is West Haven High School Girls Soccer Coach, John Camara congratulating senior soccer player, Dalia Abu-Sitteh, on her acceptance to Fairfield University. She will also be a member of the Women’s Soccer Team. Pictured alongside are her parents, Maura and Khaled Abu-Sitteh.

Pictured above is WHHS girls hockey coach Carol Franco with junior Alyssa Maddern, who was just recently named to the SCC Second Team All League.

Pictured above are the winter sports selections for the Texas Road House Character Counts Award. Each recipient receives a gift certificate to the restaurant for their accomplishments. Bottom row from L to R are; Kyle Chacho - UF Sports, Lina Valdez - GIndoor Track. Mckenzie Farguharson - GBasketball, Zeneta Nicholson - Dance, Jennifer Morrissey - GHockey, Santiago Perez - B-Swimming. Top row L to R; Mike Raines - Owner Texas Roadhouse, Kyle Leyerzapf - BHockey, Mike Jennings - BBasketball, Faidal Somda - BIndoor Track, Chris Blagmon - Wrestling, Jon Capone - AD.

In preparation for the Veterans Day celebration game this Saturday vs Fermi, the junior and senior members of WHHS Hockey team along with the coaching staff visited the VA Hospital on Monday, February 6, 2012. It was a rewarding experience for both the veterans and the members of the team. The boys showed their appreciation for all the sacrifices that all the veterans made for our country.

Pictured above is WHHS soccer player Gabby Reis who is signing her letter of intent to play soccer for national power University of Bridgeport. Seated along side is head coach John Camara and looking on are her dad Luis, mom Rosa and brother Alex.

Pictured above is WHHS AD Jon Capone presenting the SCC Scholar-Athlete Award for December to Kori Wilkerson and Mike Last. Kori is ranked 4^th in her class with a GPA of 4.1 and was a four-year member and captain of the volleyball team. Mike is ranked 7^th in his class with a GPA of 3.9 and is a four-year member and captain of the football and lacrosse teams.

Pictured above are WHHS athletes Maria Case (Soccer) and Ervin Philips (Football) who were named the Fall Athletes of the Year by the westieblue.com website. Both athletes were All-League selections in their respective sports this season.

Pictured above are the Character Counts Award Winners for Fall Sports sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse. (Sitting L to R): Candace Lawrence (Cross Country); Dalia Abu-Sitteh (Soccer); Kori Wilkerson (Volleyball); Christina Lavery (Swimming).

Standing l. to r.: Mike Raines, owner-Texas Roadhouse; Nick Nieves (Football); Jesse Suraci (Soccer); Mark Berretta (Cross Country); Shawn Quackenbush (Unified Sports Soccer); Jon Capone, AD.

The WHHS Unified Soccer Team travelled to Amity High School on October 12^th to participate in the SCC Soccer Tournament. Their overall record was 3-1, with wins over East Haven, Jonathan Law, and Hamden. Their lone defeat game from Amity. They will move on next to the CIAC Tournament on November 9^th at Staples High School in Westport.

Pictured above L to R:

Bottom row: Josh Camacho (partner), Emily Lampman, Isabel Torres, Charlie Jefferson, Aysia Martin, Orlando Valero

Second row: Jennifer Bourque, Tim Hoffman, Roberto Gonzalez, Aaron Hannah, Jorge Villa, Jessica Zangrillo, Sarah Clark (partner)

Standing: Amber Chacho (partner), Keith Sacco, Shawn Quackenbush, David Bennett, Sebastian Gonzalez, Kyle Chacho, Zack Lublin, Kayla Camley (partner).

Pictured above is WHHS AD Jon Capone presenting the SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month to seniors Samantha Garcia and Alex Palmieri. Samantha has a 4.6 GPA ranked 2nd in the class, and is the captain of the swim team. Alex has a 4.1 GPA and is ranked 7th. He is a member of the basketball and baseball team.

On Labor Day, 5 WHHS teachers participated in the Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race in the Team Competition. After a summer of training, the WHHS squad captured first place in its division. Pictured above (L to R): Social Studies teacher Jason Kirck, Science teacher Nate Hill, Social Studies Department Chair Mark Consorte, Social Studies teacher Chris Pelatowski, and WHHS Assistant Principal Kurt Ogren.