Woodlands Youth Warriors Unveil Ultimate Victory, Secure Tournament Glory!
Woodland senior James Scampolino had 13 of his team-high 16 points in the second half.
The Woodland boys basketball defense sizes up Xavier Hodge (12) and the Cromwell offense during a Division IV state semifinal game on Monday, March 16, 2026, in North Haven. (Kevin Roberts/Hearst Connecticut Media) NORTH HAVEN - It has been a season of firsts for the Woodland boys basketball team. There was the first Naugatuck Valley League title in program history, and a first state quarterfinal victory.
After Monday night's tight 62-56 Division IV semifinal win over a solid No. 5 Cromwell at North Haven High School, Woodland can add another first to its list. The Hawks (26-0) are headed to their first state championship game.
Woodland will face No. 6 Windham Tech, a 53-41 winner over No. 7 Abbott Tech, for the D-IV crown Saturday or Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Woodland senior Markell Brown scored the game's final basket on a fast break layup before the final buzzer went off. Before that, there was a huge 3-pointer by senior captain James Scampolino. His 3 from the corner in front of the Woodland bench gave the Hawks a 56-50 lead with 1:44 remaining in the game.
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