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St. Thomas School boys’ varsity basketball team is all smiles after competing in the finals of the annual Turkey Madness Basketball Tournament at St. Stanislaus School in Meriden recently. The tourney format was double elimination with 11 teams participating. St. Thomas of Southington lost in the first round, but fought its way back to the finals, winning games against both St. Lawrence of West Haven and St. James in Manchester to take the title. Michael Ranagan received the MVP trophy. Pictured from left in front row are Matt Leary, Alec Zukauskas, Michael Nanfito, Bryan Doyle, Cameron Rhodes, Gregory Stefanko and Michael Ranagan. From left in back are Coach Eric Zukauskas, Coach Brian Baker, Zach Verdi, Garrett Baker, Dominic Nazzaro, Joe Zacchia, Chris Dakota, Ed Nazzaro and Brian Ranagan.(Photo submitted)