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Sunday 08/18/2019
Anderson leads Flight Fam (Hartford) past 2 Official (New Britain) to win Open Division championship at Osgood Shootout Posted: 18 August 2019 [10:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It didn’t matter how airtight the 2 Official (New Britain) basketball team’s defense was on Mike Anderson, the…
Friday 08/16/2019
Osgood Shootout tips off this weekend in New Britain, highlighted by return of NBA star Drummond Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Darwin Shaw, the man behind the annual Osgood Shootout in New Britain, was enjoying a week-long vacation in…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
New Britain baseball's Mercado continues to gain experience as coach in Cape Cod League Posted: 13 August 2019 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Every year, New Britain High School baseball coach Roberto Mercado takes his Hurricanes on a trip, offering the…
Monday 08/05/2019
After benches-clearing incident earlier in Nutmeg State Games girls basketball tournament, pair of New Britain teams battle in intense rematch in championship game Posted: 05 August 2019 [04:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mikayla Mobley grabbed an errant New Britain Hurricanes pass near the baseline at the CT Trotters’ (New Britain)…
Sunday 08/04/2019
CT Trotters 11th grade girls basketball stifles New Britain Hurricanes comeback bid to win championship at Nutmeg State Games Posted: 04 August 2019 [08:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The clock ticked to less than 3 minutes, 30 seconds left in the gold medal matchup of the…
Thursday 07/25/2019
Items from New Britain Bees-Long Island Ducks game headed to National Baseball Hall of Fame Posted: 25 July 2019 [08:40 PM] THE WASHINGTON POST Part of baseball’s future - and the experiments from the independent Atlantic League - is going down in history.…
Tuesday 07/23/2019
New Britain native Martinez improves to 5-0 in pro boxing career with another first-round knockout Posted: 23 July 2019 [04:17 PM] HAMPTON, N.H. - In his last four-round fight before moving up to six-round bouts, New Britain native Nathan Martinez made sure…
Monday 07/22/2019
Increased field size didn't stop New Britain from showcasing skills in Nutmeg Games judo tournament Posted: 22 July 2019 [03:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - While the scorching sun heated up New Britain this weekend, the Nutmeg State Games annual judo tournament was…
Friday 07/19/2019
New Britain boys basketball's Dupree helps lead AAU team to national championship Posted: 19 July 2019 [04:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As winter turned to spring, Tahmeen Dupree was in search of a new team to continue his basketball…
Tuesday 07/16/2019
New Britain boys basketball head coach Reis encouraged by summer camp turnout Posted: 16 July 2019 [04:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kurt Reis always envisioned hosting a summer basketball camp for local kids, and over the past two weeks,…
Monday 07/15/2019
2019 All-Herald Boys Golf Team: Pair of Redcoats, Knights make up our links foursome Posted: 15 July 2019 [02:12 PM] Our All-Herald Boys Golf Team shined from the tee box to the putting greens this season, including one local athlete that…
Friday 07/12/2019
2019 All-Herald Softball Team: Another fantastic season, another star-packed group of 10 Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:39 PM] This year’s softball season featured everything from Cinderella runs to state champions. It took plenty of individual talents to achieve that…
2019 All-Herald Girls Tennis Team: Standout seasons on court lead these five aces to be chosen Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:35 PM] It was a strong year for area girls tennis. As a result, the All-Herald Girls Tennis Team is one full of…
2019 All-Herald Boys Tennis Team: State champ Trevethan leads this talented group of five Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:34 PM] There was plenty of strong tennis play from the boys side this season, and the five players who make up our…
2019 All-Herald Girls Outdoor Track Team: Decorated group of 10 make up this outstanding unit Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - This year’s All-Herald Girls Track Team boasts a group of some of the most decorated athletes in the…
2019 All-Herald Boys Outdoor Track Team: Many in this special group moving on to college programs Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:20 PM] Our All-Herald Boys Track Team is filled with athletes that will be competing at the collegiate level next year, providing a…
2019 All-Herald Baseball Team: Plenty of team, individual success for these diamond stars Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:17 PM] Two area baseball teams reached the state final this season, so it should be no surprise that this year’s All-Herald Baseball…
Tuesday 07/09/2019
Former New Britain boys basketball guard Thompson commits to Northern Vermont University-Lyndon Posted: 09 July 2019 [03:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One of the contributors to one of New Britain basketball’s most memorable seasons in recent memory is moving…
Friday 07/05/2019
As more players gravitate towards AAU, local American Legion baseball programs fight to stay relevant Posted: 05 July 2019 [04:18 PM] Newington American Legion head coach Billy DeBlasio faces a familiar dilemma when he sits down to fill out his lineup before…
Saturday 06/29/2019
Team Nutmeg rides five rushing touchdowns to 41-21 rout of Team Constitution in CT Super 100 Classic Posted: 29 June 2019 [08:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On the opening drive of Saturday’s CT Super 100 Classic, Team Nutmeg looked disoriented on offense, calling a…
Friday 06/28/2019
CT Super 100 Classic set to feature plenty of local talent in senior All-Star football game Posted: 28 June 2019 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When Team Constitution looked through its roster for the CT Super 100 Classic, the group’s overwhelming presence of…
Thursday 06/27/2019
New Britain native George Springer among those named starters for MLB All-Star Game Posted: 27 June 2019 [09:26 PM] NEW YORK - Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich have been elected starters for one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups ever, leading…
New Britain native, Cowboys cornerback Jones aims to build on Pro Bowl season Posted: 27 June 2019 [06:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - At the tail end of his third season in the NFL, Byron Jones’ career came to a bit…
Sunday 06/23/2019
Tebucky Jones gives back to New Britain community with fifth annual youth football camp Posted: 23 June 2019 [04:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - More than 200 local kids flocked to Chesley Park on Sunday morning to learn football from one of…
Friday 06/21/2019
Local athletes to play in Connecticut All-Star Game in Bristol Posted: 21 June 2019 [07:55 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association and the Bristol Blues are teaming up to host the New England Championship Game, a…
Monday 06/17/2019
With Berlin moving up to Class L, high school football schedules are released for 2019 season Posted: 17 June 2019 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Football schedules were released on Monday with the season beginning Sept. 13 for most area teams. New…
Sunday 06/16/2019
Three-sport athlete Jarrett ranks among most dominant competitors at New Britain High School Posted: 16 June 2019 [09:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Active in volleyball, basketball and track, the Hurricanes’ Raven Jarrett may be the most dominant all-around athlete at…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Williams grew into leader during final year with New Britain track team Posted: 13 June 2019 [08:52 PM] MANCHESTER - When Chaz Williams arrived at New Britain High School as a junior last year, he showed up to his…
Number of area baseball, softball players earn All-State honors Posted: 13 June 2019 [07:26 PM] Given how far multiple local baseball and softball teams advanced in their respective state tournaments this season, it should be no…
Wednesday 06/12/2019
New Britain's Jarrett makes program history, wins state heptathlon Posted: 12 June 2019 [09:04 PM] MANCHESTER - Prior to the 800 meter run, the final event of Wednesday’s girls heptathlon, Darwin Shaw told Raven-Symone Jarrett she…
Tuesday 06/11/2019
New Britain's Jarrett ends first day of competition in first place at CIAC state girls track heptathlon with other area athletes turning in strong performances Posted: 11 June 2019 [09:22 PM] MANCHESTER - When New Britain’s Raven-Symone Jarrett heard her name echo through the loudspeakers at Manchester High School, she immediately broke…
Saturday 06/08/2019
Berlin's Mroczkowski wins high jump at New England Track and Field Championships Posted: 08 June 2019 [05:11 PM] The run, or jump, of dominance for Berlin’s Patricia Mroczkowski continued at Saturday’s New England Track and Field Championships. The UConn…
Friday 06/07/2019
Nine New Britain athletes announce college decisions for upcoming fall Posted: 07 June 2019 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Nine decorated student-athletes were honored at New Britain High School on Friday afternoon for committing to play at…
Batogowski, former New Britain and CCSU standout, passes away Posted: 07 June 2019 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ed Batogowski always had a way of getting the best out of those around him. A teacher, coach…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
New Britain-area athletes named to All-CCC teams Posted: 05 June 2019 [08:57 PM] The CCC announced its all-conference teams this week and a host of area athletes line the lists. In baseball, New…
Tuesday 06/04/2019
New Britain baseball set to enter next season with plenty of promise Posted: 04 June 2019 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - When the New Britain baseball team walked off the field last Thursday, the Hurricanes left with the disappointing realization…
Monday 06/03/2019
Southington girls track & field takes 7th at State Open; Berlin, New Britain also have strong showings Posted: 03 June 2019 [09:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When Raven Jarrett runs her 100-meter hurdles races, she knows her strength typically lies in her final kick.…
Thursday 05/30/2019
Southington baseball rides walk-off single to take down New Britain in 11 innings, advance in LL tourney Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Thursday’s first round matchup between the New Britain and Southington baseball teams in the Class LL state tournament took…
Sports roundup: Berlin softball explodes in seventh inning to pull off another upset in Class M tourney Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:04 PM] BURLINGTON - The Berlin softball team seems to really enjoy playing the role of the underdog. Taking on No. 5 Lewis…
Wednesday 05/29/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin baseball beats Weston in first round of Class L state tournament after day-long delay Posted: 29 May 2019 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - It took an extra 24 hours, but the Berlin baseball team’s comeback in the first round of the Class…
Rain forces New Britain, Southington baseball teams to postpone LL tourney game in extras Posted: 29 May 2019 [09:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The start time for the Class LL state tournament first-round matchup between New Britain and Southington baseball on Wednesday…
Berlin golf teams beat New Britain, Goodwin Tech to win Pisk Memorial Golf Championship again Posted: 29 May 2019 [08:54 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The Berlin boys golf team successfully defended its title to win the annual New Britain/Berlin Rotary Stan…
Tuesday 05/28/2019
New Britain softball bounced from state tournament by Amity after 'questionable' call at home plate Posted: 28 May 2019 [06:44 PM] AMITY - New Britain softball head coach Joel Simmone was flustered with a key call in the Hurricanes’ Class LL state…
Monday 05/27/2019
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Southington's Chrissy Marotto and New Britain's Nigel Crundwell Posted: 27 May 2019 [09:32 PM] Regular seasons have wrapped up and state tournament play is underway, meaning local teams are going to be asking for big…
Friday 05/24/2019
New Britain Bees take advantage of High Point Rockers' error in 8th, rally for win Posted: 24 May 2019 [10:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - High Point Rockers manager Jamie Keefe was not happy. After New Britain Bees runner Jason Rogers appeared to…
Area baseball teams learn state tournament paths with Berlin as top seed in Class L Posted: 24 May 2019 [10:02 PM] It’s state tournament time for baseball, and there is no shortage of local representatives in action this weekend, and when the…
All seven area softball teams earn spots respective state tournaments, set for title runs Posted: 24 May 2019 [09:54 PM] The softball state tournaments kick off next week, and all seven local teams will be fighting to advance, whether it be…
SPJ Excellence in Journalism Award for Sports Feature: Biggest victory: After beating cancer, football more than game for New Britain's Hernandez Posted: 24 May 2019 [03:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Armani Hernandez takes a moment to collect his thoughts. He often doesn’t talk about it unless he’s…
SPJ Excellence in Journalism Award for Sports Column: Culture Change: New Britain football sees recent season as strong building block for program going forward Posted: 24 May 2019 [03:46 PM] GREENWICH - Most of the New Britain football team had already walked out of the right end zone and past the…