Making the ‘purple pact’ as a student athlete
Student athlete, it’s a term that’s very popular at Westhill, and many coaches like to focus on the idea that student comes before athlete. Although…
Sports
Tennis teams thriving under the radar
When it comes to sports, Westhill is a school with tons of sprit. Yet there is a sport that gets very minimal hype. Boys and…
Q&A with baseball coach Mulvany
Recently, The Westword was fortunate enough to talk with Varsity Baseball coach D.J. Mulvany. We asked him about the upcoming season, the current team, teams…
Pole vaulter DeLuca flying high after nationals
Starting his freshman year, one of Marc DeLuca’s track and field coaches, Coach Perry knew he had potential in pole vaulting. DeLuca started running track…
Ski team glides out of competition season
Everybody knows about the varsity basketball and football teams, but hidden among those and other popular sports is the varsity ski team. Coming from a…
Boys’ hockey wins big at state championship
The Westhill-Stamford High co-op team defeated Staples-Weston-Shelton 5-4 to capture the D3 state championship. This is the first state championship win for either SHS or…
Westhill defeats Ludlowe, moving on to next round
Westhill High School defeated Fairfield Ludlowe 56-46 last night to move on to the next round of the CIAC state playoffs. The Vikings will match-up…
Q&A with Chelsea Domond, Northeastern commit
Sophomore Chelsea Domond is a very talented soccer player. She has committed to Northeastern University to play soccer with them. The Westword was fortunate enough…
Boys’ basketball back-to-back FCIAC win
Westhill High School is back-to-back FCIAC champs! The Vikings defeated Danbury 72-61 in Fairfield to be crowned “the best team in the FCIAC.” The team…
Girls’ basketball reflects after tough season
The girls’ Basketball team at Westhill perfectly defines the word hardworking. Their captivating and positive attitudes not only make an impact on the school but for…