Cougars Athletics · Winter

Boys Basketball

Winter hardwood, Cougar grit. Go Cougars!

Winter Season

Catch the Cougars in action

Cougars games are public, free, and a great way to feel the Kolbe community. Buy tickets online through GoFan.

The Program

Boys Basketball at Kolbe

Boys Basketball runs through the winter season, with the Cougars competing in the South-West Conference (SWC) under CIAC oversight. The fast pace of the game demands accountability, communication, and trust on the court, where players learn to read defenses, make split-second decisions, and lift one another up. At a small school like Kolbe, every athlete earns real coaching, real playing time, and the chance to grow as a leader. Home games are free and open to all, so come wear Kolbe blue and yellow and pack the gym.

Season: Winter
Conference: South-West Conference (SWC)
Governance: CIAC (eligibility & state play)
Head Coach: John Pfohl

Athletics Office

Paul Burke, Athletic Director

Athletic forms, and the best way to reach a coach, start here.

pburke@kolbecaths.org (203) 335-2554, ext. 22

Cougars in Action

A Cougars player adjusts his headband at the free-throw line during a game

A Cougars player stands at the top of the key, hands on hips, in front of the Kolbe bench

Season Recap

The 2025–26 season

A six-game winning streak into the state tournament.

The Cougars found their stride in the second half of the 2025–26 season, winning six straight heading into the state tournament. Signature wins along the way included a Senior Night win over Bullard-Havens and a one-point win over rival Notre Dame Prep at Sacred Heart University's Pitt Center.

CIAC Division II State Tournament

Earned the No. 19 seed in the 2026 Division II bracket and fell to No. 14 Bloomfield in the first round on March 6, 2026.

View the CIAC Division II bracket