The Sheehan girls basketball team won its first state title since 1976 after beating top-seeded East Catholic Sunday afternoon, 56-51, at Mohegan Sun.

Rus averaged a double-double of 16.3 points and 11 rebounds per game in three contests at the Class A state tournament.

Jim Norick Arena, known as "The Big House," will be demolished soon, with its replacement nearly ready, bringing back ...