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As Winter Practices Open, A Look At Suffield's Past Team Championships

Suffield scholastic teams have won eight state championships in the current winter sports.

The 1979 Division II ice hockey champions from Suffield High School.
The 1979 Division II ice hockey champions from Suffield High School. (Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame)

SUFFIELD, CT — The winter sports campaign is officially upon us as practice is scheduled to open Monday for high school wrestling, girls basketball and ice hockey teams throughout Connecticut. Indoor track, boys basketball, boys swimming and gymnastics all begin practice Thursday.

With players slated to take the court, ice 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 title history in winter sports for Suffield High School teams. (* - indicates a co-op team)

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  • ice hockey (3) - 2015* (II), 2000 (II), 1979 (II)
  • boys basketball (3) - 2000 (S), 1985 (S), 1960 (S)
  • girls indoor track (1) - 2000 (S)
  • boys indoor track (1) - 1999 (S)

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