Winter Sports Practices Begin: A Look at Ellington and Somers Winter Team Titles

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — It may still be November, and football season is still going for those who made the state playoffs (including the Somers football co-op with Stafford and East Windsor), but the winter sports campaign is officially upon us as practice begins Monday for wrestling and girls basketball.

Boys and girls indoor track, girls gymnastics, boys basketball, boys swimming and ice hockey all begin later this week.

With players taking the court and mat later this afternoon, dreams of a state championship berth in March are already formulating in the minds of athletes and coaches alike.

Here is the state championship history in winter sports for Ellington and Somers high schools:

ELLINGTON

• girls basketball, 4 (1997-M, 1983-M, 1982-M, 1981-S)
• boys basketball, 2 (1972-S, 1963-S)
• boys indoor track, 1 (2001-S)

SOMERS

• boys basketball, 2 (1994-S, 1992-S)
• wrestling, 1 (2010-S)
• girls basketball, 1 (1977-S)

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