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Girls Volleyball Semifinal Previews: Farmington and Ellington
The Indians and Knights have each advanced to the Final Four of their respective classes.
A brief look at semifinal matchups involving north-central Connecticut high school teams in girls volleyball state tournament play (click the class to get complete bracket).
No. 1 RHAM vs. No. 5 Farmington
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Hartford
Records: RHAM 20-0, Farmington 18-2
Current winning streak: RHAM 20, Farmington 11
State titles: RHAM 5 (2013, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007), Farmington 8 (2014, 1979, 1972, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966)
State runnerup finishes: RHAM 2 (2014, 2011), Farmington 3 (2013, 2009, 1974)
NOTE: The two schools met in the Class L finals the past two seasons.
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No. 6 East Haven vs. No. 7 Ellington
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Plainville High School
Records: East Haven 16-6, Ellington 16-6
Current winning streak: East Haven 2, Ellington 4
State titles: East Haven 1 (2004), Ellington 0
State runnerup finishes: East Haven 0, Ellington 1 (1982)
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