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The Coventry varsity girls’ basketball team captured a second place finish in the Class S state championship tournament, after a 42-38 loss to Thomaston at the Mohegan Sun Arena on March 19.

Both teams earned a bye for round one of the tournament. Coventry ended the regular season with a 15-5 record, earning a No. 3 position in the lineup. Thomaston entered the postseason in the No. 1 position, with a 17-3 record.

Coventry defeated Lyman Memorial, Housatonic, and Immaculate to reach the class finals. Thomaston had wins over Coginchaug, Gilbert, and Bolton.

The Coventry varsity girls’ basketball team is coached by Kevin Clancy. The seniors on this year’s team are Emma Topliff, Jenna Hoffman, Amy Prior, Natalie Neal, and Samantha Coughlin.

Coventry's Jenna Hoffman protects the ball from Thomaston's Emma Sanson, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Jenna Hoffman protects the ball from Thomaston’s Emma Sanson, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Anaka Eaton covers Thomaston's Emma Sanson, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Anaka Eaton covers Thomaston’s Emma Sanson, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Jenna Hoffman (front) watches a shot with teammate Anaka Eaton, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Jenna Hoffman (front) watches a shot with teammate Anaka Eaton, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Anaka Eaton takes a shot, as Thomaston's Ava Harkness attempts to block, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Anaka Eaton takes a shot, as Thomaston’s Ava Harkness attempts to block, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Amy Prior looks for a pass,  during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Amy Prior looks for a pass, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Samantha Coughlin watches a free throw with Thomaston's Aurelia Barker (left) Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Samantha Coughlin watches a free throw with Thomaston’s Aurelia Barker (left) Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Samantha Coughlin is watched by Thomaston's Emma Sanson, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Samantha Coughlin is watched by Thomaston’s Emma Sanson, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Amy Prior controls the ball, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Amy Prior controls the ball, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Natalie Neal is boxed out by Thomaston's Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Natalie Neal is boxed out by Thomaston’s Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Charlotte Jordan controls the ball, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Charlotte Jordan controls the ball, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Amy Prior passes to a teammate, during a Class S girls' basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Amy Prior passes to a teammate, during a Class S girls’ basketball championship final against Thomaston, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Charlotte Jordan gets around Thomaston's Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Charlotte Jordan gets around Thomaston’s Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Emma Topliff lines up for a free throw with Thomaston's Nicole Decker and Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry’s Emma Topliff lines up for a free throw with Thomaston’s Nicole Decker and Ava Harkness, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19.
Coventry's Jenna Hoffman takes a shot, during the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19. Coventry lost to Thomaston to capture the runner-up position.
Coventry’s Jenna Hoffman takes a shot, during the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship final, at Mohegan Sun Arena, on March 19. Coventry lost to Thomaston to capture the runner-up position.
Coventry's Natalie Neal receives her runner-up medal for the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship, after a loss to Thomaston in the final game on March 19.
Coventry’s Natalie Neal receives her runner-up medal for the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship, after a loss to Thomaston in the final game on March 19.
Coventry's Anaka Eaton receives her runner-up medal for the 2022 Class S girls' basketball championship, after a loss to Thomaston in the final game on March 19.
Coventry’s Anaka Eaton receives her runner-up medal for the 2022 Class S girls’ basketball championship, after a loss to Thomaston in the final game on March 19.
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