HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL North Haven earns 8th win

By Kwame Colecraft Special to the Record-Journal

fensive rebound to tie the game 6-6 going into the second quarter.

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NORTH HAVEN

The Lyman Hall Trojans were defeated by the North Haven Nighthawks 43-39 Friday night, Feb. 3 in a SCC boys basketball game decided by offensive rebounds and personal fouls.

“The rebounding has been an Achilles heel for us lately,” Lyman Hall head coach Rob Ruys said. “They got a lot of points off of that.”

North Haven evened up at 88 with the win. Lyman Hall fell to 6-9.

Junior Adam Pandolfi paced North Haven with 11 points. Tyler Casey scored a gamehigh 15 points for the Trojans and fellow seniors Chace Sealy (9) and Cam Pragano (8) also factored into the LH attack.

The first quarter was a lowscoring affair with both teams exchanging layups. Senior Eli Dineen started the scoring to put the Trojans up 4-2. However, North Haven was able to deliver on an of-

There, the Nighthawks started to pull away after several scores inside by Pandolfi. Lyman Hall also gave up a few shooting fouls that helped North Haven forge a 19-14 lead at halftime.

Come the second half, Casey and Sealy started to heat up for LH.

Casey led the comeback attempt first by getting two buckets to cut the deficit to two. After North Haven pulled away to a five-point lead, Casey scored a critical 3-pointer to cut the Nighthawks' lead to 24-22.

On the next possession, Pragano hit a 3-pointer to give the Trojans their first lead since the first quarter, 25-24.

In the fourth quarter, Sealy came up strong, scoring eight of his nine points. Unfortunately for he and the Trojans, however, North Haven was able to pull away after getting several critical turnovers and free throw attempts down the stretch.

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Tax credits, exemptions

The North Haven Assessor's Office is taking applications for Additional Veterans Exemptions through Oct. 1. If you are not sure if you need to renew this year, contact the Assessor’s Office at 203239-5321 or assessor@northhaven-ct.gov.

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R.I. trip

Take a trip to Wright’s Farm in Blackstone Valley, R.I. Thursday, April 20 for an allyou-can-eat classic chicken dinner. Stroll the gift shop and keep your winning streak going with a visit to Bally’s Twin River Casino. For age 18-plus. Cost is $99 for residents, $109 for nonresidents. Trip will depart from North Haven Senior Center. For more information, call the Senior Center at 203-239-5432.

Housing plan

A draft of North Haven’s 2022-27 Affordable Housing Plan is available on the mu- nicipal website. The state require that all 169 Connecticut municipalities prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan at least once every five years. The statute requires that the plan specify how a municipality intends to increase its number of affordable housing options.

Lions Club

The North Haven Lions Club has served the town since 1952. Through Second Saturday activities, the Lions engage in service projects for the community. For information about North Haven Lions' service activities, or to be part of something meaningful in town, contact North Haven Lions Club President Jim Bennett at pdgjim98@ gmail.com.

Ballpark jobs

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced it will be holding its annual job fair at Dunkin’ Donuts Park (1214 Main St., Hartford) Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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