Lady Hornets to Host “Bridge the Badge” Basketball Classic
Posted on 05/13/2022
EHHS Girls Basketball Team at State Championship Game

The East Hartford High School Lady Hornets are hosting the first ever "Bridge the Badge" Basketball Classic on Thursday, May 26 from 6:00PM- 9:00PM. This year, the EHHS Girls Basketball Team won the Class LL State Championship for the first time in school history. During this event, the champion team will take to the court one last time against their very own East Hartford Police Department. 

 

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 26 from 6:00PM- 9:00PM

 

WHERE: East Hartford High School Gymnasium

                869 Forbes Street

                East Hartford, CT

 

The event promises to bring the community together and "Bridge the Badge" from the police department to all East Hartford residents. The night will also consist of the East Hartford Middle School Falcons taking on the East Hartford High School Freshman Lady Hornets. Along with halftime entertainment, the event will host multiple community vendors providing an array of services and products. 

 

Admission is $5 for the public and $2 for EHHS students. Children under 5 are free. All proceeds will directly support the East Hartford Girls Basketball program.  

 

“It is our goal to grow the basketball program and to continue promoting interscholastic competition and sportsmanship, as well as competing at the highest level within our league and in the state,” said East Hartford Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Jon Myette. “In order to grow the program, community support from all is essential.”