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Wednesday 09/18/2019
Late goals by Bullard Havens Tech spoil Goodwin Tech girls soccer's comeback bid in first-ever home game Posted: 18 September 2019 [08:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In a span of two minutes, the Goodwin Tech girls soccer team watched a potential game-tying goal turn…
Newington girls soccer believes it has pieces to make deep state tournament run this season Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:27 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington girls soccer team enjoyed an easy 5-0 win against Bristol Eastern on Tuesday afternoon, but head coach…
UConn football captain Thomas trying out for school's baseball team Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:22 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Eli Thomas, who remains a UConn captain despite the fact his football playing days are over, might continue…
UConn men's basketball coach Hurley back at work after spinal surgery Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:15 PM] HARTFORD, Conn. - UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley says he spent his life believing that when it came to his health,…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain boys soccer edged by Middletown in first loss of season Posted: 17 September 2019 [08:50 PM] STAFF REPORT MIDDLETOWN - The New Britain boys soccer team flirted with a 2-0 start on the season, but Middletown broke a…
Newington girls soccer gets goals from five different players in rout of Bristol Eastern Posted: 17 September 2019 [08:31 PM] NEWINGTON - The Bristol Eastern girls soccer team tried to contain Newington as long as it could, but after a hard-fought…
New Britain girls volleyball learning from tough schedule in early part of season Posted: 17 September 2019 [08:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain girls volleyball team knew the beginning of the 2019 season would be a tough test.…
Monday 09/16/2019
New Britain girls volleyball has no answer for Lowe, Bristol Eastern in lopsided loss Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - From the opening volley to the final point of the match, the New Britain girls volleyball team had…
Sports Roundup: Goodwin Tech girls soccer picks up another win as new varsity program Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:22 PM] STAFF REPORT The Goodwin Tech girls soccer team couldn’t have scripted a much better beginning to its tenure as a returning varsity…
UConn's Nelson-Ododa, Williams to train with US Women's National Team Posted: 16 September 2019 [02:42 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Olivia Nelson-Ododa had plenty to celebrate on over the weekend. Her sister-in-law, Las Vegas Aces’ forward Derica Hamby, was named…
Former UConn star Collier named WNBA Rookie of the Year Posted: 16 September 2019 [02:37 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The vote figured to be close. But at the end and after the ballots were counted, Napheesa Collier was a…
Sunday 09/15/2019
Analysis: New Britain football has lessons to learn after surprising loss to South Windsor Posted: 15 September 2019 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As the New Britain football team huddled near the left end zone, the assistant coaches had their say,…
Saturday 09/14/2019
CCSU football's defense intercepts five passes as Blue Devils roll past Valparaiso for third straight win Posted: 14 September 2019 [07:48 PM] VALPARAISO, Ind. - As training camp ended, Ryan McCarthy was a little bit worried about his defense’s lack of generating turnovers.…
Friday 09/13/2019
New Britain football stunned by South Windsor in season opener as Bobcats get first win since 2017 Posted: 13 September 2019 [11:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tebucky Jones offered a rather honest assessment as the New Britain football team walked off the field at…
Football Roundup: Newington football stuns traditional power Windsor in season opener Posted: 13 September 2019 [10:20 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington High football team pulled off a surprise victory over traditional power Windsor on Friday night, winning 30-22…
ROUNDUP: Goodwin Tech girls soccer team wins first ever game, beating Wolcott Tech on the road Posted: 13 September 2019 [09:04 PM] TORRINGTON - The Goodwin Tech girls soccer team won its first ever game on Friday afternoon, beating Wolcott Tech on the…
Berlin football loses All-State running back Hrubiec for season due to broke leg suffered against Tolland in opener Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:34 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin football team lost two of its best players in Thursday night’s season opener against Tolland. Now, it’s…
Analysis: Despite win, Berlin football's offensive line has plenty of room to improve going forward Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:31 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin football team escaped its season opener against Tolland with a 14-8 win and a number of question…
Football Preview: CCSU looking to avoid another week of late dramatics in first-ever meeting against Valparaiso Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Going forward, Ryan McCarthy knows the Central Connecticut State football team is going to have to do a…
Thursday 09/12/2019
Berlin football overcomes injuries to key players, squeaks by Tolland in season opener Posted: 12 September 2019 [10:18 PM] BERLIN - Even after a 73-yard return on the opening kick and a 22-yard touchdown pass from Justin Skates to a…
Sports Roundup: Newington girls volleyball tops Berlin in season opener Posted: 12 September 2019 [09:45 PM] STAFF REPORT BERLIN - The Newington girls volleyball team is off to a good start to the new season. Led by Carelys…
Football Preview: New Britain looking to show 2018 wasn't fluke as it host South Windsor to open season Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain football team didn’t mince words this week. The Hurricanes are eager to get this season…
Football Preview: Newington opens season with tough challenge as it host perennial contender Windsor Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:52 PM] NEWINGTON - Friday night’s home opener against Windsor will present an immediate test for the Newington football team. The Warriors have…
Football Preview: Despite amount of new players, Southington expecting fast start to season against Conard Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The biggest question mark for the Southington football team heading into the first week of the regular season was…
Football Preview: Plainville eager to see how players perform in new roles in season opener against East Catholic Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - A lot has changed since the last time Plainville took on East Catholic on the football field. Last year,…
Season Preview: Area girls soccer teams all expect to be competitive Posted: 12 September 2019 [03:56 PM] The girls soccer season begins this week, and once again, the majority of local teams will be in the hunt for…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Junior wide receiver James becoming top playmaker for CCSU football Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester remembers the first time he stepped on the field with Tyshaun James. The quarterback had just…
Football Preview: Berlin ready to see young core in action in season opener against Tolland Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:12 PM] BERLIN - All eyes will be on Sage Park come Thursday night, when the Berlin football team opens the high school…
Ready to ignite: Versatile Hetmyer is New Britain football's big-play threat Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:46 PM] Tarik Hetmyer caught a swing pass, made a cut and took off downfield, leaving the defensive players behind to play catch…
Season Preview: New Britain football believes it has what it takes to contend Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Much like he did after his team’s playoff appearance in 2014, Tebucky Jones talked about bundling up 2018…
No slowing his roll: Skates takes reigns of Berlin football's offense Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:41 PM] Replacing a talent in Kevin Dunn who broke his school’s passing record two years in a row is hardly an easy…
Season Preview: Bigger-than-ever Berlin football set to prove doubters wrong Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:40 PM] It’s easy to look at Berlin football’s 2019 roster and take note of the glaring absences from last season, from all-conference…
Showtime: Ciarcia, offense ready to shine for Newington football Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:38 PM] Izayah Ciarcia, Newington football’s all-conference wide receiver, effortlessly shuns opportunities to discuss his personal accolades, evading each individually-charged question as if…
Season Preview: Newington football ready for big stage Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:36 PM] The large senior core of the Newington football team has been looking forward to this season since it began sharing a…
Battery charged: Southington football's Carreiro ready to be leader for defense Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:33 PM] Southington head football coach Mike Drury refers to Johnny Carreiro as one of the emotional leaders of the team’s defense. And…
Season Preview: Even with key departures, Southington football's focus remains on winning state title Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:31 PM] The Southington football team knows the importance of a strong offseason. It helps set the tone for the months ahead. Really,…
Heavy lifting: Sarra embracing new role with Plainville football Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:28 PM] It might have been a surprise to some, having a player known best as his team’s kicker place second overall in…
Season Preview: Plainville football must learn to finish off opponents in order to take playoff step Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:26 PM] For the second straight season, the Plainville High football team entered its annual Thanksgiving Day game against Farmington riding a four-game…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
UConn football set for noon start at Indiana next Saturday Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:05 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Top of Form Bottom of Form The UConn football team’s Sept. 21 game against Indiana will kick off at noon,…
Former Newington swim coach Brophy elected to CHSCA Hall of Fame Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:02 PM] NEWINGTON - Former Newington swim coach James Brophy will now be forever enshrined among the greatest coaches in Connecticut high school…
Season Preview: Area girls volleyball teams expect to contend once again Posted: 10 September 2019 [05:15 PM] The local area was filled with competitive girls volleyball teams last season, and the new season shouldn’t be much different. Six…
Monday 09/09/2019
Southington girls volleyball confident it can make another state tournament run despite losing key pieces Posted: 09 September 2019 [06:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The task of constantly replacing departing talents is common for high school coaches. Most key contributors to a high…
UConn football head coach goes with gut, picks true freshman Zergiotis to start at quarterback Posted: 09 September 2019 [05:50 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - Randy Edsall has spent nearly four decades evaluating football players, including quarterbacks, and determining who might fit…
Emotional day for UConn coach Edsall, who learned of mother's death before Saturday's game Posted: 09 September 2019 [05:49 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - UConn coach Randy Edsall was extremely emotional after his football team’s near miss against Illinois Saturday afternoon…
Sunday 09/08/2019
PREVIEW: Area girls swim teams lost plenty of top swimmers, but still have much talent returning Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:06 PM] Four area girls swimming and diving teams are getting ready to jump back in the pool for the new season, and…
CCSU football gaining early confidence, though latest win shows team still has much it needs to improve Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As Francis Cole and his teammates watched the 44-yard kick sail through the uprights, the Central Connecticut State…
New Britain Bees sweep doubleheader as they continue to battle for elusive playoff spot Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The division-leading Long Island Ducks won their 10th straight game on Sunday, making it impossible for the New…
Saturday 09/07/2019
Cole delivers on another late kick as CCSU football wins home opener against Merrimack Posted: 07 September 2019 [11:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second time in as many weeks, the Central Connecticut State football team let a fourth-quarter lead…
UConn football's FBS losing streak up to 17 after squandering early lead against Illinois Posted: 07 September 2019 [09:06 PM] EAST HARTFORD - Illinois passed its first road test on Saturday. Brandon Peters set career highs, throwing for 225 yards and four…