Cheshire — Pomperaug High School Principal Glenn Lungarini was named executive director of the Connecticut Association of Schools on Friday.

Lungarini replaces Dr. Karissa Niehoff who has been leading CAS for the past eight years and will be assuming the position of executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations on August 1. Lungarini comes to CAS after serving 19 years in public education as a coach, teacher, department chair, athletic director, assistant principal and principal.

 “While the four final candidates were all highly qualified leaders and the decision was a difficult one, we are excited to bring Mr. Lungarini on board to continue and expand on all the great work that Karissa has undertaken and achieved during her 8-year tenure,” said Dr. Rosie Vojtek, CAS President and chair of the selection committee. “Mr. Lungarini’s extensive experience as a coach and athletic director make him exceptionally well qualified to handle the challenges of running the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), our largest and most high-profile division. Additionally, having taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels, he has a deep understanding of the needs of students across the K-12 spectrum. We are thrilled to have him as CAS’ next leader!”

Lungarini began his career in 1999 as a health and physical educator at Cross Street School in Naugatuck and went on to teach physical education at both Rochambeau Middle School and Pomperaug High in Southbury. In 2007, Lungarini was appointed assistant principal and athletic director of Oxford High School, his childhood hometown. During his five-year tenure at Oxford High School he also served as English department chair, health and physical education department chair, and facilities coordinator. In 2012, he was named principal of Seymour High School where he served for two years. In 2014, Lungarini was appointed principal of Pomperaug High School.

 “I am honored and excited to accept the position as the next executive director of CAS. Throughout the selection and hiring process, my interest in the work of the association and my passion for its mission have continued to grow,” said Lungarini. “I am eager to start working with fellow practitioners as I carry forward Dr. Niehoff’s commitment to improve opportunities and outcomes for all Connecticut learners. Together we can push the limits of success to achieve outcomes beyond our current beliefs.”

Schooners win

• Sebastiano Santorelli (Seton Hall) hit a two-run double in the top of 13th inning as the Mystic Schooners beat the Vermont Mountaineers 4-2 in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game. Thomas Girard (Duke) earned the win, pitching two innings and allowing one hit with three strikeouts. Zachary Ardito (Hartford) was 3-forf-3 and Anthony Cruz (Quinnipiac) had two hits for Mystic (8-7).  

Tigers lose

• The Connecticut Tigers lost to the Brooklyn Cyclones 9-1 in a New York-Penn League baseball game. Ross Adolph was 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and four RBI for Brooklyn (6-2). Darwin Avlarado had a double for the Tigers (2-6).