Before beating Lyman Hall, the Sharks defeated Stamford 83-48 and Shelton 80-37. Sacred Heart Academy, 3-0 and ranked third in the GameTimeCT girls basketball poll, led 29-0 after a quarter, 56-0 at halftime and 80-0 after three quarters. They never went into a zone and continued to push the ball up the court and shoot threes wherever they could. “They fast breaked the entire game right to the end. “Sacred Heart pressed for most of the first half then called it off and went into a tight man-to-man half court defense trying to get steals,” Lyman Hall coach Tom Lipka said in an email to Hearst Connecticut Media. The score turned heads across the state, prompting debate over whether it was bad sportsmanship.Īn email obtained by Hearst Connecticut sent to athletic directors in the SCC stated the school wanted them to be aware Kirck has been suspended for Sacred Heart’s next game, which is scheduled at rival Hamden Thursday at 7 p.m. We are in communication with Lyman Hall High School, the Southern Connecticut Conference and CIAC, and are addressing these concerns internally to ensure that our athletic programs continue to encourage personal, physical and intellectual growth.” “Sacred Heart Academy Administration and Athletics are deeply remorseful for the manner through with the outcome of the game was achieved. Sheila O’Neill said in a statement released by the school. Last night’s Girls’ Basketball game vs Lyman Hall High School does not align with our values or philosophies,” Sacred Heart Academy President Sr. “Sacred Heart Academy values the lessons taught and cultivated through athletic participation including ethical and responsible behavior, leadership and strength of character and respect for one’s opponents. Sacred Heart Academy issued an apology and suspended its head coach Tuesday after its girls varsity basketball team beat Lyman Hall 92-4 Monday night in a SCC game in Hamden. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media

Sacred Heart Academy Head Coach: Jason Kirck during girls basketball action against West Haven in West Haven, Conn., on Friday Jan.

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