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Fall Pep Rally: marvels and excitement

On September 27, 2013September 27, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford High School held their annual fall pep rally Friday morning. From standard team chants to outrageous performances by the athletes, there were many surprises for the students and staff who filled the commons. Fall teams consisted of girls swimming and diving, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, cheer leading, and football. “It was well organized,

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Clubs and Sports Came Together for Incoming Freshman Class

On March 8, 2013March 9, 2013 By Branford Buzz

by Marisa Kaplita Editor In Chief (Photo Credit) Every year the incoming freshman come to the school to see all the clubs, sports and craziness they can get involved in next year. And last night’s event was a success with a great turnout despite the mixed weather conditions. Thanks to everyone who came out to represent their club or team.

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Boys Basketball eyeing tourney as successful regular season nears end

On February 18, 2013February 18, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By James Integlia Not many picked the Branford Boy’s basketball team to be as successful as they have been this year. The Hornets, who have an 11 and 7 record this year, have two games left to play on the regular season schedule, February 18th at Guilford, and the 19th at Hamden. “To date, I think we’ve overachieved.” said Jake Palluzzi, head coach of the

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Tracy Steps Down as Football Coach

On January 15, 2013January 15, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By James Integlia Branford football coach Mike Tracy resigned January 4th after four seasons as Head Coach, saying his main reason for stepping down was to spend more time with his family. “He’s somebody who’s such a good head coach, he’s so thorough and did it by the book.” said Scott Jenkin BHS ’80, who has been on the Hornet’s football staff since 1991, “He held kids

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Andy Klarman Goes the Extra Mile

On January 10, 2013January 11, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Kelsey Austin With friends and family, Andy Klarman, Branford Basketball player, collected unwrapped toys during the Boys’ Basketball game versus Daniel Hand. Andy Klarman had decided to host a toy drive after he heard the news about the Newtown tragedy. After a big win that night for Branford, Andy says, “the outcome of the whole night was great.” Many members of the Branford Community attended

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What’s the future of Pep Rallies?

On December 13, 2012December 13, 2012 By Branford Buzz

By Matt Kilfeather Branford High school has a tradition of holding pep rallies throughout the year at intervals of fall, winter, and spring. This Friday, the next pep rally will be held here at Branford High School. Little do we know that the future of our pep rallies is at hand. Some students claimed that previous pep rallies were more spirited in previous years because

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Branford ready for annual Thanksgiving Day battle with Easties

On November 21, 2012 By Branford Buzz

By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle This Thanksgiving at Crisafi Field in East Haven the Branford Hornets and the East Haven Yellow Jackets will play each other for the 61st time; this will be their last game of the year. Branford has not lost to East Haven on Thanksgiving since 2006 and are entering this game as the heavy favorite to win. The Hornets are

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Sutherland Fighting to Get Back into the Game

On October 23, 2012October 22, 2012 By Branford Buzz

By James Integlia Curtis Sutherland is one of Branford High’s best football players, but you may not see him suiting up on Friday nights. That’s because in the season opener against Trumbull in September, Sutherland, an all-SCC defensive back last year, suffered a tib-fib fracture in his right leg. “It hurt, said Sutherland “but I was more upset that my season was over.” Sutherland adds that

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Girls Cross Country Running Strong

On October 17, 2012October 18, 2012 By Branford Buzz

By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle The Branford girls cross country team has been destroying their opponents this year, leading to a 7th straight Oranoque division title, thanks in part to three freshmen. Maya Birney , Cyrene Nicholas, and Anneliese Troidle are finishing in the top 5 in almost every race for the team. “They have set a bar.” said coach Kevin Connell. “One week

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Sheehan QB Hornet’s focus this week

On October 11, 2012October 11, 2012 By Branford Buzz

By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle This Friday, the 2-2 Branford football team will face a tough 1-3 Sheehan High School team at home. According to Coach Mike Tracy, the Branford Hornets are feeling good after beating Lyman Hall last week 43-12. Tracy is pleased with the 2-2 start after losing one of the team’s best players week one, Curtis Sutherland. “The players are giving

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