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Senior Carson Shaughnessy celebrates captain Rj Barksdales second touchdown of the night.

[Photo] Inside the Lines, Nothing Else Matters

Aubrie Salisbury '27, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2024
Northwest United line up for the next offensive drive

[Photo] JV Pipeline Filling Holes from Departed Workhorses

James Wolf '26, Reporter
September 23, 2024
McGee utilizes the golf cart around campus when there are practices and multiple games going on.

[Photo] New Rule Means Summer is Shortened Not Just for Athletes but for Trainer McGee, Too

Savannah Czerepacha '25, Reporter
May 8, 2024
Skylar Chung fist bumps head coach Chris York during before a spring match last season. Chung will serve as the team's captain this season, playing as one of the top singles players.

[Photo] NHS Girls Tennis Seniors’ Last Hurrah

Ruari Duffy '24, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Sophomore Robert Metcalfe keeps eyes on the shot clock as he cues up a shot early in the season.

[Photo] Shot Clock Rule is a Game-Changer

Savannah Czerepacha '25, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Nonnewaug boys basketball head coach Tim Fitzpatrick, right, and assistant coach Kyle Fitzpatrick on the sidelines during a matchup at Bethel High School earlier this season.

[Photo] Fitzpatrick Holds Court as Both Lawyer and Hoops Coach

Carter Casbarro ’25, Reporter
January 6, 2024
Nonnewaug's Sam Scott runs to third base during the Chiefs' 15-2 win over Brookfield in a non-league game last season. Brookfield won the Class L state championship while Nonnewaug won the Class M state title, the only regular-season game in the state between two eventual state champions.

[Photo] Tough Non-League Games Key to Chiefs’ Postseason Success

Ben Roden '24, Reporter
January 2, 2024
Nonnewaug's Ireland Starziski dribbles during the Chiefs' game against Thomaston this fall. Starziski worked through shin splints and a pulled quad during the season.

[Photo] ‘Star’ of the Show

Audrey Doran '27, Reporter
December 21, 2023
Maylan Hardisty (12) dribbles the ball during the Nov. 6 first round of the Class M state tournament against New Fairfield. Hardisty played outside left-midfield for the girls soccer team, a big help to the team's successful season.

[Photo] Maylan Hardisty a Role Model — and Now a Three-Sport Athlete

Addison Bushka '27, Reporter
January 2, 2024
Adam Budrewicz (5) dribbles the ball during the Chiefs' Class M tournament second-round win over Windham Tech. (Nonnewaug boys soccer/Facebook)

[Photo] Budrewicz Shines in the Spotlight

Sean Classey '24, Reporter
January 4, 2024
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team celebrates during an early-season game against Northwestern. Coaches and players agree that it's important for players to attend practice while other students are on summer vacation.

[Photo] Make or Break? Coaches, Athletes Agree Practicing During Vacation is Crucial

Deme Jones '26, Reporter
December 19, 2023
22' Nonnewaug girls soccer team huddle before a game. Ellie McDonald(2) and her best friend Katie Farrell(5) have played soccer together since their freshman year.

[Photo] McDonald Sprinting Toward Successful Future

Hailey Goldman '26, Reporter
December 21, 2023
Skylar Chung, right, with Molly Hartmann, left, and Maylan Hardisty (12) embrace during the Nonnewaug girls soccer team's Class M quarterfinal game at Suffield.

[Photo] Skylar Chung Continues to Excel Through Camera Lens

Madison Stewart '24, Senior Editor
December 19, 2023
Northwest United junior football player R.J. Barksdale, left, and Nonnewaug junior soccer player Ellie McDonald are the Chief Advocate's November Athletes of the Month.

[Photo] Barksdale, McDonald NHS’ November Athletes of the Month

Chief Advocate Staff
December 11, 2023
Maylan Hardisty (12) and Ellie McDonald run to high-five after McDonald's goal in the Class M second round against Ansonia. The Chiefs reached the quarterfinals, further than the Nonnewaug girls soccer team had made it in several years.

[Photo] State Quarterfinal Appearance Means Successful Year for Girls Soccer

R.J. Barksdale '25, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Northwest United quarterback Ben Roden gets tackled during the Workhorses' Thanksgiving game at Abbott Tech-Immaculate. The teams will square off again in the Class M quarterfinals.

[Photo] Northwest United Football Team Prepares for Playoffs with Confidence

Aubrie Salisbury '27, Reporter
November 28, 2023
Nonnewaug’s Dylan Chung during a rough save against Shepaug soccer, 2022. Going for a save as a goalie takes a lot of courage, especially when you have the whole team against you— for Dylan it wasn’t even a thought.

[Photo] High School Athletes Look to Combat Injury Risk

Carter Casbarro ’25, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Ben Conti searches for a pass in the team's game against a tough loss from Brookfield High School with a score of (63-37).

[Photo] Can the Berkshire League Stay Alive?

Layla Coppola '24, Reporter
November 30, 2023
The seniors pose for a photo before claiming their victory trophy. Back row, from left, Lily Mizak, Sam Duncan, Madison Stewart, Julianna Bellagamba, Katie Alexander, and Claire Suttles. Front row, from left, coach Ben Roden, Maggie Keane, Juliette Nichols, Gianna Lodice, Maylan Hardisty, Skylar Chung, Ireland Starziski, and coach Quinn Leonard.

[Photo] Class of 2024 Takes Powderpuff Win For Second Year in a Row

Julianna Bellagamba '24, Senior Editor
November 27, 2023
The Nonnewaug student section dresses in red vs. Shepaug in 2021. The redout theme supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

[Photo] Nonnewaug’s Themed Sporting Events Put Pride in the Tribe

Audrey Doran '27 and Addison Bushka '27
November 16, 2023
Nonnewaug senior Ben Roden, second from left, is not only Northwest United's starting quarterback but also a youth flag football referee. He says the experience has changed his perception of officials during his own games.

[Photo] Referees: Panic and Patience

Aubrie Salisbury '27 and Ava Hirleman '27
November 14, 2023
Nonnewaug's Dylan Chung shoots a free throw during the school's rivalry night against Shepaug last season. Chung is one of many players who graduated from last year's team.

[Photo] Colder Weather Signals the Start of Basketball Season

Juliette Nichols '24, Senior Editor
November 13, 2023
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team poses for a photo Nov. 6 after winning in the first round of the Class M state tournament against New Fairfield, 1-1 (2-0 PK).

[Photo] Chiefs Take Home First-Round Victory in PKs

Julianna Bellagamba '24, Senior Editor
November 7, 2023
A ball carrier gets tackled during the inaugural Nonnewaug powderpuff game last November. Many are looking forward to the action-packed game’s return – hopefully without the tackle aspect – which will see the Class of 2024 face off against the Class of 2025.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Powderpuff Set to Return Nov. 21

Gianna Lodice '24, Reporter
November 6, 2023
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team celebrates a goal in the 2022 Berkshire League championship against Thomaston. This year's league semifinals are on Halloween, which is a disappointment to some players.

[Photo] BL Soccer Semis Interfere with Halloween Festivities

Aubrie Salisbury '27 and Ava Hirleman '27
October 31, 2023
Nonnewaug's Azem Frangu (22) pursues a loose ball in the box during a game last season at Shepaug. The schools' rivalry is often headed on the soccer field.

[Photo] Changing Seasons Fails to Slow Nonnewaug-Shepaug Rivalry

Carter Casbarro ’25, Reporter
October 24, 2023
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team wears pink socks during its Oct. 18 game against Thomaston. Many of the Chiefs' teams wore pink throughout October to support breast cancer awareness month.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Athletes Gearing Up in Pink for October

Layla Coppola '24, Reporter
October 25, 2023
Nonnewaug girls soccer freshmen, from left, Addison Bushka, Julia Gwiazdoski, Audrey Doran, Elliana Obolewicz, Ciara McBrien, Kailey Townsend, Aubrie Salisbury, and Greta Addeo hope to help the Chiefs win another Berkshire League title.

[Photo] Rookies Embrace Pressure to Win Another BL Girls Soccer Title

Aubrie Salisbury '27, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Nonnewaug’s No. 6 Molly Hartmann wins the ball against Housatonic players on a Sept. 19 soccer game at Housatonic.

Senior Gianna Lodice leads the charge against Terryville despite slick field conditions.

[Photo] Heavy Rains and Slick Surfaces Spell Danger for Athletes

Savannah Czerepacha '25, Reporter
September 28, 2023
Northwest United junior wide receiver Reed Woerner, from Shepaug, catches the ball while playing Sept. 15 against VGW Tech. The Workhorses won, 39-0.

[Photo] 5 Schools, 1 Team, 1 Goal: Northwest United Football Develops Bonds

Juliette Nichols '24, Senior Editor
September 29, 2023
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team brought home a Berkshire League title in 2022, the 50-year anniversary of Title IX.

[Photo] Conti: Title IX a Crucial Cause for Women’s Sports Opportunities

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2023
Nonnewaug’s baseball team huddles before a game last season. The Chiefs won the Berkshire League title last season for the first time in two decades.

[Photo] Baseball, Softball Teams Seek Repeat BL Championships

Julianna Bellagamba, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2023
Nonnewaug goalie Dylan Chung bats down a ball during the Chiefs' game against Shepaug last fall.

[Photo] Conti: Berkshire League Deserves Respect, Not Jokes

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
The Nonnewaug boys basketball team experienced a couple of tough postseason defeats this season.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Winter Sports State Tournament Results and Season Review

Ben Stewart, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2023
Only a smattering of students attended the Nonnewaug-Thomaston boys basketball game earlier this season.

[Photo] Greene: The Tribe Needs You in the Student Section

Andrew Greene, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2023
A referee makes a call during the Nonnewaug boys basketball game against Shepaug on Feb. 10 as Dylan Chung (10) and his teammates react.

[Photo] Stewart: It’s Easy to Complain About Refs, But We Shouldn’t

Ben Stewart, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Nonnewaug Cornhole Club advisor Kyle Brennan, right, shoots while club members Eli Brochu, Trey Medonis, Carson Buck and Nick Higgins look on.

[Photo] Interest in Cornhole Sparks New Team by Accident

Allysa Calabrese, Reporter
January 10, 2023
Nonnewaug's boys basketball team is one of many teams captured in photos by Noreen Chung, the mom of three student-athletes.

[Photo] Noreen Chung Captures Chiefs’ Sports Memories

Christian Swanson, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2023
Layla Coppola dribbles during the Chiefs' Class L tournament game against Ellington. Coppola was named All-State in her first season at Nonnewaug.

[Photo] Coppola Excels for Chiefs After Transferring from Gunn School

Maia Colavito, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2023
Gianna Lodice has been an integral member of the girls soccer team since her freshman year.

[Photo] Pursuit of Perfection: The Determination and Dedication of Lodice’s Hard Work

Julianna Bellagamba, Sports Reporter
December 19, 2022
Ben Roden dribbles up the court during the Berkshire League tournament last season. The Chiefs return three starters from last year's team.

[Photo] NHS Boys Basketball, Wrestling Have High Hopes This Winter

Ben Stewart, Sports Editor
December 16, 2022
Azem Frangu, right, and Benjamin Mwanza battle for the ball on Litchfield's turf during the first Nonnewaug vs. Litchfield game in the 2022 soccer season.

[Photo] The Man Behind the Hair: Azem Frangu

Devon Zapatka, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Nonnewaug assistant boys basketball coach Kyle Fitzpatrick, left, sits on the bench during a game last season. Fitzpatrick is a former UConn walk-on.

[Photo] Former UConn Walk-On Brings Knowledge to Nonnewaug as Assistant Boys Hoops Coach

Fiona Gengenbach, Sports Reporter
December 16, 2022
Dylan Chung shoots for Nonnewaug against Shepaug last season. This will be the final year played before the CIAC implements a shot clock in all varsity games during the 2023-24 season.

[Photo] Shot Clock Coming to High School Hoops in 2023-24

Ben Stewart, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
The Class of 2023 runs through their entry sign in the beginning of the powderpuff football game Nov. 22.

[Photo] Juniors Blitz the Senior Class in Inaugural Powderpuff Game

Juliette Nichols, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2022
Derek Chung catches a football for North West United.

[Photo] Brogna’s Back: Former MLB Player Returns to NWU Sideline

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Northwest United quarterback Ben Roden runs with the ball in the Oct. 27 game between Northwest United and Bullard Havens-Kolbe Cathedral. Roden accounted for four touchdowns in the Workhorses' 36-31 win.

[Photo] Northwest United Wins Homecoming Game to Stay Unbeaten

Ben Stewart, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Nick Pannofino settles the ball Oct. 11 against Terryville. The Nonnewaug boys soccer team is the No. 2 seed in the first-ever Berkshire League tournament this week.

[Photo] BL to Host First-Ever Soccer Tournaments

Samantha Conti, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022
The Nonnewaug girls soccer team huddles up prior to its 6-0 win against Shepaug on Oct. 8. The Chiefs finished the regular season 15-1 to earn the top seed in the Class L state tournament.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Girls Soccer Makes History Once Again

Andrew Greene, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022
Nonnewaug boys soccer coach Toby Denman talks to his team against Terryville last month.

[Photo] Chiefs Rack Up Wins; Coaches Rack Up Awards

Juliette Nichols and Julianna Bellagamba
October 21, 2022
The Nonnewaug boys JV soccer team supports the varsity team during a game.

[Photo] Nagging Injuries Make Boys Soccer BL Title Pursuit Even More Challenging

Fiona Gengenbach, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2022
Ellie McDonald (2) takes a shot on goal against Wamogo earlier this season.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Girls Soccer Team Hopeful with Move to Class L

Christian Swanson, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2022
The Northwest United football team takes the field in its season opener Sept. 9 at Nonnewaug.

[Photo] Soccer, Football Wins Highlight Start of School Year

Ben Stewart, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
Nonnewaug baseball captains Ben Conti and Jason Mauro watch the action during a preseason scrimmage at Naugatuck. The Chiefs' goal is to win the Berkshire League title and make a run in the Class M state tournament.

[Photo] Nonnewaug Projected to Bring Home BL Titles This Spring

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
Nonnewaug boys basketball coach Tim Fitzpatrick congratulates the Chiefs during a game. Fitzpatrick is in his first year as Nonnewaug's coach.

[Photo] Fitzpatrick Brings Family-First Attitude to NHS Boys Hoops

Samantha Conti, Senior Editor and Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
Nonnewaug seniors, from left, Jon Khazzaka, Ryan Tomkalski, Cosmo Lovig, Hunter Miller, and Meteku Ceisielski pose earlier this season.

[Photo] Khazzaka Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone During Seniors’ Final Week

Sierra St. George and Annalise Rupe
March 12, 2021
Nonnewaug huddles up during a stoppage in action at a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Team Routs Defending BL Champ Wamogo

Amanda Taddeo, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2021
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