🌱HKHS Boys' Lacrosse Won + Eddie White Playing At Tennis Invitational

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in The Haddams-Killingworth and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower in the area. High: 74 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories in The Haddams-Killingworth today:

1. Eddie White, co-captain of the Haddam Killingworth High School Boys tennis team, has reportedly been selected to compete in the 2022 CIAC Boys Tennis Invitational Tournament which will be played at Wesleyan University starting Monday, June 6. According to an article on HK Now, "the Invitational is described by the CIAC website as an event “… where the best high school singles and doubles players from around the state will compete for an individual title.”
   White was chosen based on his record playing #1 singles for the Cougars this season. He reached the semi-finals in the recently completed Shoreline Conference Tournament 1-2 singles competition as the number three seed and was named as First Team-All Shoreline for his achievements in the Tournament. Good luck Eddie! (HK Now)
2. Haddam Killingworth High School Boy's Varsity Lacrosse are the Shoreline Conference Champions. They won their first game of the Class S 2022 state tournament Wednesday night, reportedly beating the Tolland Eagles 7-1. According to an HK Now article Braden Civiello was a brick wall in goal, LSM Jack Insalaco vacuumed up anything that touched the ground and D-poles Matteo Piacenti, Sam Young and Aidan Griswold smothered any semblance of an Eagle attack. Congratulations boys! (HK Now)
3. On Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m., Middletown will reportedly hold the state's largest Pride celebration. “My mission is to save lives, make sure that everyone has the same human rights as everyone else, and can live to their most fulfilling life experiences,” said LGBTQIA+ Commission member and Pride march organizer Laura Timmons in an article in the Middletown Press. In its first year, the 2019 Pride observance drew 15,000 people downtown, this year, the hope is for an even larger number. Middletown Pride, includes a march, showcase concerts, rally, and numerous other themed activities throughout June. (Middletown Press)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Music with Margie - Killingworth Library (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Killingworth Lions: "The Killingworth Lions had its Annual Installation of New Officers and special recognitions on Wednesday. Congratulations to all our new officers and awardees." (Killingworth Lions via Facebook)
• The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC: "The Congregational Church in Killingworth UCC holds Sunday 10 a.m. services and Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible studies. (The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Let's help those in need and support our community partner, SSKP! Rising food prices have affected everyone - including soup kitchens. One can (or box!) can make all the difference through the month of June. " (Living Rock Church via Facebook)

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