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Seeds hold true in ECC Division I girls' basketball tournament
Top four seeds advance to semifinals in Division I tournament
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The top four seeds in the Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I girls' basketball tournament all advanced to the semifinals on Thursday. No. 3 Stonington High School defeated No. 11 Fitch 60-47, led by Addy Cadmus' 23 points and 19 rebounds and Sophia Hoinsky's 21 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots. The other quarterfinal winners were No. 1 Ledyard, No. 2 Woodstock Academy, and No. 4 New London.
Why it matters
The ECC Division I girls' basketball tournament is a highly competitive event, and the fact that the top four seeds all advanced to the semifinals suggests a high level of parity and talent in the league this season. The tournament provides an opportunity for the top teams to compete for the conference championship.
The details
In the quarterfinal games, No. 3 Stonington defeated No. 11 Fitch 60-47, No. 1 Ledyard beat No. 8 Bacon Academy 56-33, No. 2 Woodstock Academy knocked off No. 10 Norwich Free Academy 48-36, and No. 4 New London defeated No. 5 East Lyme 62-35. The semifinals will be played on Saturday, with No. 1 Ledyard facing No. 4 New London and No. 2 Woodstock Academy taking on No. 3 Stonington.
- The quarterfinal games were played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
- The semifinals will be played on Saturday, February 29, 2026.
The players
Addy Cadmus
A player for No. 3 Stonington High School who had 23 points and 19 rebounds in the quarterfinal win over Fitch.
Sophia Hoinsky
A player for No. 3 Stonington High School who had 21 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in the quarterfinal win over Fitch.
Synaa Waters
A player for No. 11 Fitch who led her team with 22 points in the quarterfinal loss to Stonington.
Maggie Dykes
A player for No. 1 Ledyard who had 14 points and 10 steals in the quarterfinal win over Bacon Academy.
Jaidelis Rivera
A player for No. 4 New London who scored 20 points in the quarterfinal win over East Lyme.
What’s next
The semifinals of the ECC Division I girls' basketball tournament will be played on Saturday, February 29, 2026. No. 1 Ledyard will face No. 4 New London at 6 p.m., while No. 2 Woodstock Academy will take on No. 3 Stonington at 4 p.m. The winners will advance to the championship game.
The takeaway
The top seeds in the ECC Division I girls' basketball tournament have proven their dominance, with the four highest-ranked teams all advancing to the semifinals. This sets up an exciting conclusion to the tournament, as the top contenders battle it out for the conference championship.
