Eighth-Graders Are Runners-Up

The Newtown Attack eighth grade girls’ basketball team was runner-up in the Danbury PAL Tournament recently. The Attack had a record of 4-1, with Brookfield avenging their earlier defeat in the first round to Newtown in the championship game. The Attack defeated New Milford twice, Brookfield and Redding before succumbing to Brookfield in the final.

Bridget Power, Erin Kenning and Claire Miles led the scoring for the Attack throughout the tournament. Kristy Papaj, Maddie Good and Stephanie Roman controlled the defense and the boards. Meaghan Harkins and Lydia Beiter totaled 8 assists each. Samantha Steimle and Tressa Scott played stellar defense and combined for 16 steals.