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Sunday 05/19/2019
James continuing to impress New Britain Bees with high quality at-bats Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With New England weather often cutting spring training drastically short, northeast teams in the Atlantic League like the…
Trio of home runs power New Britain Bees past Long Island Ducks to split series Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:23 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - The New Britain Bees didn’t want to leave Long Island with another series loss. Alexi Amarista, Ozzie…
Saturday 05/18/2019
Area athletes showcase skills at Connecticut Masters' Games track and field meet Posted: 18 May 2019 [07:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As Pat Fisher packed up the final tent surrounding the track at Veterans Stadium, he couldn’t help but…
Friday 05/17/2019
New Britain boys volleyball swept by Enfield in final road match of season Posted: 17 May 2019 [09:11 PM] ENFIELD - The New Britain volleyball team cleaned up the serving miscues that haunted the team in its last loss, but…
Berlin girls golf posts season-best score in upset of Glastonbury Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:34 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin girls golf team is playing with a bit of swagger. At least that’s how head coach Jim…
Plainville softball bats stall early in loss to Girard, Bristol Eastern Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - Erin Girard isn’t used to leaving games in the fourth inning. The two-time All-State selection for the Bristol…
New Britain softball eyes history after overcoming midseason funk Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A lot can change in a matter of three weeks. Just ask the New Britain softball team. Back…
Registration open for New Britain's Reis' summer basketball camp Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN -New Britain High School’s summer basketball skills camp is set to begin this July, with New Britain boys basketball…
New Britain Bees, Atlantic League umpires get first taste of TrackMan technology Posted: 17 May 2019 [07:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As the New Britain Bees take their final steps through the clubhouse door and to their dugout along…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Runners left on base hurtful for New Britain Bees in loss to Barnstormers Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - If stranded runners are considered one of the more frustrating outcomes in baseball, then it was a maddening…
Young New Britain baseball players have shown noticeable growth throughout 2019 campaign Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:26 PM] NEWINGTON - It certainly wasn’t the finish Roberto Mercado wanted, but the New Britain baseball team walked away from its 4-3…
Newington baseball sets sights on postseason-type matchups this week Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:25 PM] NEWINGTON - Tuesday afternoon’s game between the Newington baseball team and New Britain had the feel of a state tournament contest,…
Roundup: Pantano, Newington softball win 10th straight Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:23 PM] Staff reports NEWINGTON - The Newington softball team found itself locked in a tight game against Rocky Hill on Thursday afternoon, but…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington baseball routs Cheney Tech to pick up win on Senior Night Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:52 PM] NEWINGTON - Celebrating Senior Day in its home finale on Wednesday, the Newington baseball team was looking for contributions from its…
Bristol Blues feel that Beal can be the real deal Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - He’s not an average player. That much has become clear about Christian Beal over the past few months, and…
New Britain softball squashes late Simsbury rally for eighth straight win Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Josleen Rivera needed to catch a break. After retiring 12 straight Simsbury batters, Rivera watched an error…
Southington's Flynn to join UConn football as preferred walk-on Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Add Jacob Flynn’s name to the list of former Southington football players set to play for UConn. The Blue…
Connecticut Masters' Games set to begin program's 40th anniversary this weekend Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Masters’ Games is set to begin on Friday, kicking off a weekend packed with sporting events…
Trio of New Britain Bees players among league leaders Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Bees are still looking to get above the .500 mark as a team, but they have also…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Newington baseball uses sacrifice bunt, error to stun New Britain for walk-off win Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - Zach Nakonechny stepped to the plate with no expectation of being the hero on Tuesday afternoon. After teammate Gunnar…
Sports Roundup: Berlin softball routs Northwest Catholic behind Gendron's five RBI Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:18 PM] STAFF REPORTS WEST HARTFORD - Jason Pires believes his team is beginning to peak at just the right time of the season.…
New Britain Bees add left-hander Johnson to bolster pitching staff Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are adding some pitching depth. The team announced the signing of pitcher Michael Johnson…
Berlin high graduate Goodwin earns all-league recognition with RPI Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:15 PM] BERLIN - Erin Goodwin is getting some recognition following her senior season. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute women’s lacrosse defender and…
New Britain Bees have opportunity to get back into division race Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the first time this season, the New Britain Bees have momentum on their side. Entering their next…
Challenging end to regular season has Newington boys volleyball tested for state tournament Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:10 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys volleyball team’s gauntlet of perennial opponents at the end of its schedule wasn’t planned. Originally,…
Monday 05/13/2019
New Britain boys volleyball battles tough, but falls to Wethersfield Posted: 13 May 2019 [09:33 PM] WETHERSFIELD - It was a match that played out like many others this season for the New Britain boys volleyball team.…
Newington boys volleyball holds off Westfield (MA) in epic showdown of defending state champs Posted: 13 May 2019 [09:33 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington volleyball team had been there before, and it didn’t want to experience it again. Two weeks removed…
After plenty of up-and-down seasons, Newington girls lacrosse now back on track Posted: 13 May 2019 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - It was May 17, 2018 when the Indians’ 2019 season began to take shape. It was the regular-season…
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Newington's Gunnar Johnson and New Britain's Nataly Hernandez Posted: 13 May 2019 [09:14 PM] As local teams look to chase conference titles or solidify themselves within the state tournament picture, clutch individual performances will be…
New Britain Bees look to carry momentum from recent road trip into home series Posted: 13 May 2019 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees arrived home on Sunday feeling much different than when they returned to the Hardware…
Sunday 05/12/2019
Defensive issues have been bane for Newington baseball Posted: 12 May 2019 [09:28 PM] NEWINGTON - During the Newington baseball team’s game against Platt on Friday, head coach Ben Alaimo greeted his team in front…
New Britain Bees rained out Sunday against Southern Maryland Blue Crabs after splitting Saturday twinbill Posted: 12 May 2019 [09:28 PM] WALDORF, Md. - The New Britain Bees’ series finale against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs was rained out on Sunday, a…
ROUNDUP: In hard-fought battle between two top teams, Woodland defeats St. Paul baseball Posted: 12 May 2019 [04:20 PM] BEACON FALLS - In a hard-fought battle between two top teams, Woodland defeated the St. Paul baseball team 5-4 on Saturday.…
Friday 05/10/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington boys volleyball sweeps Glastonbury in tune-up for big closing week Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:44 PM] NEWINGTON - In its last tune-up before taking on a two-time defending Massachusetts state champion in Westfield on Monday, the Newington…
Gajowiak, Newington girls lacrosse win fourth straight in triumph over Bristol Central Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - The most comfortable spot on the field for Maya Gajowiak lies just a few feet behind the goal.…
Errors doom Newington baseball in loss to Platt Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:07 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington baseball team rolled into its matchup with Platt on Friday having won four of its last five…
New Britain girls golf playing for head coach Rich Carlson as he battles cancer Posted: 10 May 2019 [06:41 PM] BERLIN - Early on in the New Britain girls golf team’s season, the Hurricanes realized their spring would be about much…
Berlin girls golf beginning to hit stride as it eyes spot in state tournament Posted: 10 May 2019 [06:37 PM] BERLIN - After the Berlin girls golf team shattered its season-best finish by 10 strokes in a win against rival Newington…
Trio of New Britain Bees players stepped up with quality performances during series against High Point Posted: 10 May 2019 [06:35 PM] The New Britain Bees are in Maryland this weekend to take on the Blue Crabs, and they will look to carry…
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019 Posted: 10 May 2019 [06:07 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame is set to celebrate its newest class. Harold Bartley (Class of 1962),…
Thursday 05/09/2019
New Britain Bees get early lessons in Atlantic League's new extra innings rule Posted: 09 May 2019 [09:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After New Britain Bees first baseman Jason Rogers smashed a game-tying home run in the bottom of the…
Sports Roundup: Newington boys tennis sweeps New Britain, clinches spot in state tournament Posted: 09 May 2019 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Newington boys tennis team is officially on a roll. Invading New Britain on the heels of a…
Five Southington wrestlers selected as NHSCA Academic All-Americans Posted: 09 May 2019 [08:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The National High School Coaches Association announced its 2018-19 Academic All-Americans on Thursday, and the list was full of…
Southington officially introduces Hewitt as new girls basketball head coach Posted: 09 May 2019 [05:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - As new Southington girls basketball head coach Howie Hewitt sat down with the Blue Knights prior to his introductory…
Wednesday 05/08/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain baseball gets back to .500 mark following rout of Bloomfield Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:53 PM] BLOOMFIELD - After a rough start to the season that saw the New Britain baseball team begin 0-4, the Hurricanes are…
Berlin girls golf cruises to easy win, beats New Britain for 14th straight time Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:52 PM] BERLIN - Coming off a disappointing loss to Conard on Tuesday, the Berlin girls golf team wanted to get back on…
Strong pitching, defense key for Berlin baseball during latest win streak Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:49 PM] BERLIN - As Berlin baseball head coach Leo Veleas has preached since the first game of the season, pitching and defense…
Loda a special talent for CCSU baseball and Bristol Blues Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:39 PM] BRISTOL - When Franklin Jennings first met Sam Loda nearly three years ago, he could already tell there was a certain…
New Britain Bees win first series of season on sac fly by Galvez in 10th inning Posted: 08 May 2019 [04:06 PM] High Point, N.C. - It hasn’t quite been the first week and a half of the season the New Britain Bees…