Category: Sports

‘Lost the moment’, Fate of the Fall Pep Rally

By Owen Lentner Some disapointing news hit BHS athletes and students last week when the annual fall pep rally was canceled. I had the opportunity to speak with Michael Woods, the district athletic director, for insight on why the event was canceled. Additionally, Mr. Woods has been in discussions with Assistant Principal Joe Briganti and other students about planning an event before Homecoming, which is

27-12, Hornets: Football brings home a win

By Owen Lentner Editor’s Note: Buzz Reporter Owen Lentner traveled with the Branford High School football team to its away game at Harding High School last Friday and reported on the Hornets’ first win of the season. During the hour and a half ride to Bridgeport’s Harding High School, there wasn’t a word spoken on the bus. The team was focused and ready to bring

BHS Boys 2024 Spring Sports Preview

By Jenna DeFrancesco As the spring sun melts away the last remnants of winter, Branford High School boys sports teams – baseball, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, tennis, and golf – take to the fields and courts of competition for the 2024 spring sports season. Each team anticipates an exciting season, and below is a preview for each of them. To read the preview of the

BHS Girls 2024 Spring Sports Preview

By Jenna DeFrancesco With winter fading away around Branford High School, it’s time for the hornets girls sports teams – softball, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, and tennis – to take to the fields and courts of competition for the 2024 spring sports season. Each team is looking forward to a successful season and below is a preview of each squad.  Softball 2023 record: 2-18

BHS Winter Track and Field: Behind the Scenes

By Lucy Moran Each day after school, around 50 Branford High School track athletes make their way onto the James L. Macveigh Alumni Athletic Complex field.  There isn’t a single person without gloves, and a necessary hat.  The wind blows cold across the turf as the BHS winter track team meets for practice.  There is so much more to track and field than just lining

Hornet Winter Sports Preview

By Jenna DeFrancesco The Branford High School community anticipates an exciting season for the upcoming boys and girls winter sports teams, hoping for early wins and support from the student crowds, known as the “Red Sea.” The winter track & field, basketball, hockey, and wrestling teams have kickstarted their seasons with practices in full swing, and opening games already occurring. After speaking to a number

BHS Girls 2023 Spring Sports Preview

By Jake Elpi and Brody Fagan After another successful winter season, we head into the warm weather hoping for a great start to the 2023 spring sports season. Branford High School is wishing luck to the baseball team, boys lacrosse team, track and field team, golf team, and the boys tennis team. For the latest schedule of all the spring teams click here. Let’s dive