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GFA Athletics held its annual Spring Sports Banquet last week and dozens of Dragons were honored.
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Dragons placed third but bring home some hardware for the positive style of play.
![Another Banner Season For GFA Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684335672/greenfarms/s7aeilx9jzazw8bmhlr9/IMG_9559.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684335672/greenfarms/s7aeilx9jzazw8bmhlr9/IMG_9559.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684335672/greenfarms/s7aeilx9jzazw8bmhlr9/IMG_9559.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684335672/greenfarms/s7aeilx9jzazw8bmhlr9/IMG_9559.jpg","width":1049}])
Five spring sports teams won FAA championships, including a first-ever title for girls golf.
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Dozens of Dragons honored for the 2022-23 winter sports season.
![VIDEO: GFA Spring Training 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680102790/greenfarms/cnmwka60vkln4hli2iu9/DJDisneyPitching.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680102790/greenfarms/cnmwka60vkln4hli2iu9/DJDisneyPitching.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680102790/greenfarms/cnmwka60vkln4hli2iu9/DJDisneyPitching.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680102790/greenfarms/cnmwka60vkln4hli2iu9/DJDisneyPitching.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680102790/greenfarms/cnmwka60vkln4hli2iu9/DJDisneyPitching.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680102790/greenfarms/cnmwka60vkln4hli2iu9/DJDisneyPitching.jpg","width":2200}])
A video of GFA tennis, boys and girls lacrosse, baseball and softball taking part in Spring Training 2023.
![GFA Coach Maria Conlon Once Again Honored For Her Playing Career]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678816172/greenfarms/grrgfztwlqrjdmhyfogy/ScreenShot2023-03-14at14116PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678816172/greenfarms/grrgfztwlqrjdmhyfogy/ScreenShot2023-03-14at14116PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678816172/greenfarms/grrgfztwlqrjdmhyfogy/ScreenShot2023-03-14at14116PM.png","width":528}])
Hearst Media Connecticut has named Dragons girls basketball coach as a First-Team Player of the Decade from 2000-2009.
![A Dozen More Dragons Headed To College To Play Sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678303614/greenfarms/vkgyqxzcizezneebg5jd/CollegeKids.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678303614/greenfarms/vkgyqxzcizezneebg5jd/CollegeKids.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678303614/greenfarms/vkgyqxzcizezneebg5jd/CollegeKids.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678303614/greenfarms/vkgyqxzcizezneebg5jd/CollegeKids.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678303614/greenfarms/vkgyqxzcizezneebg5jd/CollegeKids.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678303614/greenfarms/vkgyqxzcizezneebg5jd/CollegeKids.jpg","width":2000}])
Twelve more Dragons are headed to college to play sports, bring the Class of 2023's total number of GFA athletes playing at the next level to 19.
![GFA's Burrell Wins National Wrestling Title; Dragons Place Fifth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677535081/greenfarms/n5pcfkzy0z3diiivhqlo/Wrestling.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677535081/greenfarms/n5pcfkzy0z3diiivhqlo/Wrestling.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677535081/greenfarms/n5pcfkzy0z3diiivhqlo/Wrestling.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677535081/greenfarms/n5pcfkzy0z3diiivhqlo/Wrestling.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677535081/greenfarms/n5pcfkzy0z3diiivhqlo/Wrestling.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1677535081/greenfarms/n5pcfkzy0z3diiivhqlo/Wrestling.jpg","width":2200}])
Senior takes 215-pound title as GFA wrestling produces two national runners-up, as well.
![GFA Girls Squash Win Consolation 1 Bracket At Nationals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677521628/greenfarms/olavbdwjrfxhkovsokxq/GirlsSquash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677521628/greenfarms/olavbdwjrfxhkovsokxq/GirlsSquash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677521628/greenfarms/olavbdwjrfxhkovsokxq/GirlsSquash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677521628/greenfarms/olavbdwjrfxhkovsokxq/GirlsSquash.jpg","width":1000}])
Dragon girls win three straight matches after heart-wrenching first-round loss while boys team goes 2-2 with a pair of tight defeats.
![GFA Wrestling Wins New England Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676983500/greenfarms/wn2cxgali3mwywrmvkwk/Trophy1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676983500/greenfarms/wn2cxgali3mwywrmvkwk/Trophy1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676983500/greenfarms/wn2cxgali3mwywrmvkwk/Trophy1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676983500/greenfarms/wn2cxgali3mwywrmvkwk/Trophy1.jpg","width":1200}])
After winning three straight "Small School" titles, Dragons produce eight regional champs to take the bigger overall prize.
![McCormick '23 Follows Her Heart To Colorado College]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675797704/greenfarms/iu7nwisx144bvns3kfes/AvaSoccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675797704/greenfarms/iu7nwisx144bvns3kfes/AvaSoccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675797704/greenfarms/iu7nwisx144bvns3kfes/AvaSoccer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675797704/greenfarms/iu7nwisx144bvns3kfes/AvaSoccer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675797704/greenfarms/iu7nwisx144bvns3kfes/AvaSoccer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675797704/greenfarms/iu7nwisx144bvns3kfes/AvaSoccer.jpg","width":2200}])
GFA senior soccer helped the Dragons win FAA title and will now take her talents to the Division 1 college ranks.
![Yates '23 Follows In His Brother's Footsteps As His Own Man]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675791186/greenfarms/lgbexaonyzm1ffqanhvm/Yates.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675791186/greenfarms/lgbexaonyzm1ffqanhvm/Yates.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675791186/greenfarms/lgbexaonyzm1ffqanhvm/Yates.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675791186/greenfarms/lgbexaonyzm1ffqanhvm/Yates.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675791186/greenfarms/lgbexaonyzm1ffqanhvm/Yates.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675791186/greenfarms/lgbexaonyzm1ffqanhvm/Yates.jpg","width":2000}])
GFA senior will take his soccer talents to Colgate University, a school he knows very well.
![Seven GFA Field Hockey Players Honored For Academic Standing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676059945/greenfarms/kgfxkpmlykg3mphltpkj/FHKIDS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676059945/greenfarms/kgfxkpmlykg3mphltpkj/FHKIDS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676059945/greenfarms/kgfxkpmlykg3mphltpkj/FHKIDS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676059945/greenfarms/kgfxkpmlykg3mphltpkj/FHKIDS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676059945/greenfarms/kgfxkpmlykg3mphltpkj/FHKIDS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1676059945/greenfarms/kgfxkpmlykg3mphltpkj/FHKIDS.jpg","width":2200}])
Twenty Dragons have been honored over the past three academic years.
![Calderwood '23 To Take Tennis Talents To Davidson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675697093/greenfarms/hcqgta4i2ncccoi2wnpv/CC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675697093/greenfarms/hcqgta4i2ncccoi2wnpv/CC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675697093/greenfarms/hcqgta4i2ncccoi2wnpv/CC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675697093/greenfarms/hcqgta4i2ncccoi2wnpv/CC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675697093/greenfarms/hcqgta4i2ncccoi2wnpv/CC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1675697093/greenfarms/hcqgta4i2ncccoi2wnpv/CC.jpg","width":2200}])
The North Carolina school wasn't high on her list until a campus visit and family friend changed all that.
![Mira Named CT Coach of The Year For Boys Soccer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674507938/greenfarms/katocdni7xcspgkbnor2/IMG_4005.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674507938/greenfarms/katocdni7xcspgkbnor2/IMG_4005.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674507938/greenfarms/katocdni7xcspgkbnor2/IMG_4005.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674507938/greenfarms/katocdni7xcspgkbnor2/IMG_4005.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1674507938/greenfarms/katocdni7xcspgkbnor2/IMG_4005.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1674507938/greenfarms/katocdni7xcspgkbnor2/IMG_4005.jpg","width":2200}])
Longtime GFA boys soccer coach led the Dragons to their first-ever New England championship this fall.