Connecticut High School Basketball - Joel Barlow thwarts Newtown
January 9, 2026: Redding, CT 06896 Fans at Friday's league battle between the Joel Barlow Falcons (Redding, CT) and the visiting Newtown Nighthawks (Newtown, CT), witnessed Joel Barlow's basketball squad run past Newtown by a count of 63-54.
With the victory, Joel Barlow advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Falcons travel to Brookfield (Brookfield, CT) to meet the Bobcats in a Southwest match on Monday, January 12. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 0-6. Brookfield lost 76-38 in their recent non-league match against Kolbe (Bridgeport, CT)
The Nighthawks now sport a 4-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pomperaug for a Southwest match on Monday, January 12. Newtown will face a Panthers squad coming off a 60-57 league loss to New Fairfield (New Fairfield, CT). The Panthers record now stands at 1-4.
