WATERBURY - Newington's win over Amity in Tuesday's first CIAC Class LL semifinal at Municipal Stadium assured an all-CCC West state title game.

The Indians awaited the winner of semifinal No. 2 between sixth-ranked New Britain and seventh-seeded Southington.

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Southington's Alex Roger (6) watches as New Britain first baseman Michael Sturges (15) chases after the missed throw to first during the CIAC Class LL semifinal game at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury, June 7, 2011.

Kevin O'Brien, of the Blue Knights baseball team, was named to the Academic All-State team by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA). O'Brien was one of 15 players who recieved the honor across the state (not just in Class LL).

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Senior Ryan Charamut, picking up the kill against Staples, was honored with his first All-State recognition after a phenomenal season in 2009.

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Ryan's younger brother Brendan was also honored for the first time as an All-State performer and will be counted on next year for the Knights if they hope to return to the finals and pick up the illusive win.

The five seeded Blue Knights softball team got another stellar performance from senior pitcher Brittany Volpe beating 28th seeded Greenwich, 5-1, and advancing to the second round of the Class LL state tournament. They face-off against 12 seed Staples at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. The winner of that game plays the winner of 4 Simsbury vs. 13 Stamford.

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Senior Joey Harvey will lead the way for the Blue Knights Saturday against New Milford as they start the L tournament with hopes of going a long way. Three wins would get them to the finals.

Friday afternoon, the postseason brackets were released by the CIAC for baseball, softball, volleyball and girls tennis. Softball and Volleyball drew the highest seeds at five and three respectively. Baseball will go in as the 29th seed out of 34 and girls tennis is No. 13 out of 21.

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Brittany Volpe (15-3) will be key on the mound for the Blue Knights in the postseason if they want to challenge for a state title. It starts Monday with Greenwich.