Good Sports

Newtown High School field hockey co-captains Samantha Wong, left, and Katie Datin show off the South-West Conference Sportsmanship Award earned by the team during the 2006 season. The Award is based on the reviews of visiting players and coaches and reflects the behavior of the Newtown players, coaches and their fans. (TOP) The Lady Nighthawks are front row, from left: Hannah Tenenbaum, Taylor Barry, Christina Sanchez, Sydney Russell, Nicole Alberico, Stephanie Paproski, Allison Jagoe. Back row: Lisa Isabella, Libby Feltch, Christina Ercole, Alyssa Robinson, Courtney Gleason, Christina Parks, Linda Magliocco, Alyssa Carey, Caitlin Smiley, Renee Solheim, Dana Metzger,  and Coach Davey. “I’m very proud of them,” said head coach Kathy Davey. “It’s a testament to the leadership of Katie and Sam.”