The five varsity team members hold up coach Hummel as they receive the state second-place trophy.

The highest Hartford High School ever finished before was 4th place back in 1990. Last year they finished first in Division 2, which is an accomplishment, but really 15th in the state. 2004 & 2005 saw the team finish at 40th and 34th. Second in the state is quite an accomplishment.

Hartford sported their orange polos as the varsity team finished second in the Division 1 State Championships.

The shirts were donated in memory of Joe Safranski who died last April.

The team wore the shirts all day Saturday, perhaps contributing to their success that first day of competition.