Farmington Girls Come Up Short in Class L Finals

UNCASVILLE, CT — After cutting an 11-point halftime deficit to single digits, the Farmington High School girls basketball team looked to embark on an offensive spurt that would bring the Indians back into its Class L championship tilt with top-seeded RHAM.

Instead, it was the Sachems who caught fire, tallying 22 straight points while holding third-seeded Farmington scoreless for more than seven minutes en route to a 58-35 victory and the school's first girls hoop title.

Long distance was the name of the game for RHAM, connecting for nine three-point baskets, including five by Jaclyn Santella, who led all scorers with 20 points. Gretchen Kron had 14 and Lia Baroncini added 11 for the Sachems.

The Indians struggled with shooting all game, hitting just 28.9 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from the free throw line. Isabelle Lipinski was the only Farmington player in double figures, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds before fouling out with just over four minutes remaining.

Photo and video credit: Tim Jensen