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By the People, for the People
Falcons, Wildcats, Bears and Wolverines Compete for Banner at Mohegan
Groton's diverse communities come together for high school basketball championship.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Groton region, which includes Groton City, Groton Town, Groton Long Point, Noank, and Mystic, is home to an eclectic array of communities. This diversity can sometimes make it challenging to unite the area, but first-year head varsity basketball coach Kareen Brown is bringing together teams from these different towns to compete for a championship banner at Mohegan.
Why it matters
High school sports provide an opportunity for communities to come together and rally around their local teams. In a region as diverse as Groton, this basketball tournament represents a chance for the various towns to put aside their differences and unite under a common cause of athletic competition.
The details
The tournament features teams from Groton's Falcons, Wildcats, Bears, and Wolverines, all vying for the championship banner. Coach Kareen Brown, in her first year leading the varsity program, has worked to bridge the divides between the communities and get the players to bond as a unified regional team.
- The tournament is taking place on Monday, March 3, 2026 at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The players
Kareen Brown
The first-year head varsity basketball coach overseeing the tournament and bringing together teams from Groton's diverse communities.
What they’re saying
“It's been a challenge, but also really rewarding, to get these kids from different towns to come together and play as one team. They're learning a lot about unity and community.”
— Kareen Brown, Head Varsity Basketball Coach (Instagram)
What’s next
The championship game will be played on Monday evening, with the winning team receiving the regional banner to display at their school.
The takeaway
This tournament showcases the power of sports to bring together diverse communities and foster a sense of regional pride and unity, even in an area as fragmented as Groton.
