Wilton's student section is shown with the Advocate News Backyard Challenge trophy moments after it was presented to WHS Sept. 25. The trophy will remain at Wilton while this year's Challenge, currently tied 2-2, takes place.
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Advocate News editor Derek Sawvell was on hand Sept. 25 to present Wilton High School with the annual Backyard Challenge trophy. Given during the annual Wilton vs. Durant volleyball game, the trophy represents Wilton's 18-8 Backyard Challenge win during the 2017-2018 school year. (Note: Every boys' and girls' sport receives equal weighting with 26 possible points.) Above right, AN editor Sawvell is shown presenting the trophy to Wilton High School principal and activities director Marc Snavely. Also pictured is Durant activities director Matt Straube.
