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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Photo by Jack Adie

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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 Blue Knights softball team figured out that the third time really is a charm as they beat Simsbury for the first time in three chances Saturday, 1-0.

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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Citizen photo by Michael Guerrera

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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.