Winter Sports Practices Begin: A Look at Hartford Winter Team Titles

HARTFORD, CT — It may still be November, and football season is still going for those who made the state playoffs (including Capital Prep/Achievement First), 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 Hartford scholastic teams, including titles won by the now-defunct South Catholic High School:

WEAVER

• girls indoor track, 17 (2010-M, 2009-State Open, 2007-State Open, 2007-M, 2006-State Open, 2006-M, 2005-State Open, 2005-M, 1995-L, 1993-State Open, 1993-L, 1992-State Open, 1992-L, 1991-L, 1990-L, 1989-State Open, 1989-L)
• boys basketball, 8 (2015-M, 2007-L, 2002-LL, 1991-LL, 1971-LL, 1957-L, 1956-L, 1954-L)
• boys indoor track, 7 (1986-L, 1985-State Open, 1984-State Open, 1984-L, 1983-State Open, 1983-L, 1982-L)
• girls basketball, 1 (2012-M)

BULKELEY

• boys basketball, 3 (2009-L, 2000-LL, 1951-L)
• girls basketball, 1 (2006-L)
• boys indoor track, 1 (1979-L)

HARTFORD PUBLIC

• boys basketball, 3 (1994-LL, 1993-LL, 1962-L)

CAPITAL PREP

• girls basketball, 4 (2016-L, 2015-L, 2014-L, 2013-S)

SOUTH CATHOLIC

• boys basketball, 5 (1991-M, 1979-L, 1977-L, 1974-L, 1970-L)

Photo credit: Mia Jensen