Opening Day Looms for Newington High School Teams

NEWINGTON, CT — High school sports practices have been ongoing for nearly two weeks and preseason scrimmages are in full swing, but the real deal begins Friday - opening day of the regular season for many varsity teams.

Here are the scheduled opening contests for varsity teams at Newington High School. For a complete season schedule of Indian varsity, JV and freshman teams, visit the CIAC web site.

• girls soccer - Friday, 9/7, vs. New Britain, 3:45 p.m.
• girls volleyball - Friday, 9/7, at New Britain, 5:45 p.m.
• boys soccer - Friday, 9/7, at New Britain, 6 p.m.
• football - Friday. 9/7, vs. Amistad, 6:30 p.m.
• field hockey - Saturday, 9/8, at South Windsor, noon
• girls swimming - Tuesday, 9/11, at Enfield/Somers, 4 p.m.
• cross country - Wednesday, 9/12, vs. Bulkeley and Windsor, 3:45 p.m.

File photo credit: Tim Jensen

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