NEW Lady Knights hoops coach hired

The Southington Athletic Department announced the hiring of a new girls basketball coach for this coming winter, replacing outgoing Jim DiNello. The release:

Mike Forgione has been appointed head varsity girls basketball coach at Southington High School. He brings extensive coaching experience to Southington High School and is leaving Wethersfield High School where they reached the CIAC Class L State Championship game last year. He previously was head coach at Farmington High School from 1998-2005 and his overall record was 108-60. Mike is a professional educator at Wolcott High School, where he teaches physical education and health.