new britain area @ryanchichester1 The winter season ended with shock and anger when the CIAC canceled the remainder of all state tournaments…
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Friday 03/20/2020
'I came back and realized I could win here too': New Britain boys basketball hopes recent transfers help keep local talent from leaving for prep schools Posted: 20 March 2020 [04:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Kurt Reis, head coach of the New Britain boys basketball team for the last three years, admittedly finds…
Thursday 03/19/2020
'This is my way of giving back': Isaiah Boddie ready to show why he was picked as New Britain's next head football coach Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Isaiah Boddie knows the New Britain football program and its fans are anxious for a fresh beginning and…
Area athletes find hope in CIAC's decision to hold off on canceling spring season Posted: 19 March 2020 [07:41 PM] Local spring athletes eagerly waited for the CIAC’s announcement regarding the upcoming season on Wednesday morning and were relieved to know…
Isaiah Boddie set to become New Britain football's new head coach pending board of education approval Posted: 19 March 2020 [12:15 AM] NEW BRITAIN - It appears the New Britain football team will soon have its next head coach. Isaiah Boddie…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Area coaches pleased to know spring sports are not canceled yet Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:57 PM] The CIAC gave everyone involved with spring sports a slight sense of relief Wednesday. Connecticut high school sports’ governing body decided…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Dupree's career with New Britain boys basketball ended unexpectedly, but also with history Posted: 17 March 2020 [04:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tahmeen Dupree’s 1,000th career point didn’t come on a flashy basket. Rather, it was much more mundane than…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Spring high school athletic teams are still hoping to get a chance to play this season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:58 PM] As sporting delays and cancelations continue to go into effect across the country, and at all levels of competition, local spring…
Friday 03/13/2020
Area coaches more understanding of CIAC's decision to cancel winter tournaments amid latest sports news Posted: 13 March 2020 [05:56 PM] It’s been just three days since the CIAC shook the state with the cancelation of all remaining winter state tournament games,…
Thursday 03/12/2020
CIAC expected to meet next week to discuss fate of high school spring sports Posted: 12 March 2020 [08:18 PM] As institutions from professional sports to local schools shut down in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the spring season…
New Britain Hall of Fame announces 2020 class, but induction dinner postponed Posted: 12 March 2020 [05:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Hall of Fame has its 2020 class, but when they will be honored is still…
New Britain native Jordan Reed visits Seattle Seahawks Posted: 12 March 2020 [04:07 PM] Jordan Reed is still drawing interest from NFL teams. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the former Washington Redskins tight end and…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus Posted: 11 March 2020 [10:26 PM] Associated Press MIAMI - The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday…
'Just let us play': Area seniors react to CIAC's cancellation of winter state tournaments Posted: 11 March 2020 [04:14 PM] When senior All-State forward LJ Hazelwood and the rest of the Innovation boys basketball team were called out of class by…
Tuesday 03/10/2020
'The ones who are involved in this high school sports season are just absolutely broken,' former Connecticut student-athlete starts petition in response to CIAC ruling Posted: 10 March 2020 [08:44 PM] The CIAC cancelling the remainder of the winter sports seasons was not well received by just about anyone in the state.…
'I hope this isn't a serious message': Area coaches, players shocked, saddened after CIAC cancels remainder of winter sports season over coronavirus Posted: 10 March 2020 [04:12 PM] When Newington girls basketball head coach Marc Tancredi heard from the school’s athletic director Chris Meyers that the CIAC had canceled…
Monday 03/09/2020
Area wrestlers record strong finishes at New England Championships Posted: 09 March 2020 [09:18 PM] A number of local wrestlers battled at the New England Championships over the weekend after standout performances’ at last week’s State…
Dupree reaches 1,000 career points as New Britain boys basketball beats Wilton, advances in Division I state tournament Posted: 09 March 2020 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Monday night’s state tournament rematch between the New Britain boys basketball team and Wilton didn’t have the same…
Southington takes first as three local schools take top-five spots at Nutmeg State Games High School Football Weightlifting competition Posted: 09 March 2020 [06:06 PM] The seventh-annual Nutmeg State Games high school football weight lifting competition took place Saturday at New Britain High School and four…
Area girls basketball seniors selected to CHSCA All-Star Game Posted: 09 March 2020 [05:08 PM] The rosters for the upcoming CHSCA girls basketball Senior All-Star Games were sent out to coaches on Monday, and a number…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
New Britain native George Springer wants to be more like teammate Brantley Posted: 04 March 2020 [09:51 PM] WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - George Springer's goal for 2020 has the ring of a 1980s shoe marketing campaign. “I want to…
Area wrestlers embrace being part of history at first-ever Girls Invitational Posted: 04 March 2020 [05:17 PM] NEW HAVEN - Not every local girls wrestler finished their season on the podium, but each one was a part of…
Area boys basketball teams learn state tournament paths to Mohegan Sun Posted: 04 March 2020 [04:16 PM] The CIAC released the boys basketball state tournament brackets on Wednesday morning, and the first-round matchups are highlighted by the rematch…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
New Britain's Medina, Newington's Lozada add thrilling final chapter to wrestling rivalry at State Open Posted: 03 March 2020 [02:51 PM] NEW HAVEN - New Britain’s Isaiah Medina and Newington’s Aidan Lozada were already used to sharing a mat together, but the…
Monday 03/02/2020
Sports Roundup: Berlin girls basketball cruises past Rockville in Class MM state tournament; New Britain, Plainville, Innovation knocked out of state tournaments Posted: 02 March 2020 [09:30 PM] STAFF REPORT BERLIN - The first round of the newly-created Class MM girls basketball state tournament went off without any issues for…
New Britain Little League joins grant program to offer free registration to families in need Posted: 02 March 2020 [05:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Professional baseball may no longer be a part of New Britain, but the Hardware City is not giving…
Sunday 03/01/2020
Reach for the Sun: Area girls basketball teams start quests to Mohegan as state tournaments begin Posted: 01 March 2020 [04:41 PM] The madness all begins tonight. With all seven area teams competing in state tournament play, the coming days (and potentially weeks…
Saturday 02/29/2020
Southington's Carr highlights area champs at wrestling State Open Posted: 29 February 2020 [08:42 PM] NEW HAVEN – Southington senior Billy Carr just had to hold on for five more seconds, and he would be a…
Friday 02/28/2020
New Britain boys basketball knows it must value small details heading into state tournament Posted: 28 February 2020 [07:57 PM] BRISTOL - The New Britain boys basketball team has plenty of time to prepare for its opening round matchup in the…
Bigger is better, or too much of a good thing? Area girls basketball coaches have varied opinions on merits of state tournament expansion Posted: 28 February 2020 [04:07 PM] High school girls basketball in this state is facing a dilemma - caught between creating opportunities and maintaining an equitable postseason…
New Britain baseball record-holder Rivera becomes first FCBL signing announced by Bees Posted: 28 February 2020 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the New Britain Bees take the field for the first time as a Futures League team this…
Thursday 02/27/2020
New Britain boys basketball falters in fourth quarter, falls to Clingan, Bristol Central boys basketball in first round of CCC Tournament Posted: 27 February 2020 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - The first round of the CCC Tournament pitted the New Britain boys basketball team against Bristol Central in a…
Number of area standouts earn CCC all-conference recognition in boys basketball Posted: 27 February 2020 [05:00 PM] The Central Connecticut Conference announced its all-conference boys basketball team Thursday and eight local athletes from five different schools were recognized…
New Britain's Dupree, Innovation's Hazelwood selected to play in the CHSCA 45th annual Boys Basketball All-Star Festival Posted: 27 February 2020 [04:50 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association announced the rosters for its 45th annual Boys Basketball All-Star Festival and three local high…
Wednesday 02/26/2020
New Britain native George Springer becomes latest Astro to get jeered as result of sign-stealing scandal Posted: 26 February 2020 [09:04 PM] PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - George Springer could only stand there all alone and listen. The Houston Astros leadoff man had no…
Area girls basketball teams learn state tournament paths to Mohegan Sun Posted: 26 February 2020 [04:03 PM] The CIAC revealed the brackets for the upcoming girls basketball state tournaments on Wednesday morning, and all seven area teams will…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
New Britain, Bristol Central, Southington boys basketball teams learn CCC Tournament seedings Posted: 25 February 2020 [04:57 PM] The first-round matchups for the CCC boys basketball tournament were announced on Tuesday and a trio of local teams highlight some…
Number of area standouts earn CCC all-conference recognition in girls basketball Posted: 25 February 2020 [04:50 PM] The Central Connecticut Conference’s all-conference girls basketball team was revealed on Tuesday, and the pack was loaded with area athletes who…
Monday 02/24/2020
Sports Roundup: Southington boys swimming handles Avon, moves closer to conference championship Posted: 24 February 2020 [09:08 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Southington boys swim team can taste a conference title. The Blue Knights welcomed Avon on Monday night and…
Sunday 02/23/2020
Boys basketball teams wrap up regular season schedules during week ahead Posted: 23 February 2020 [09:22 PM] The girls basketball season is already in postseason play as the new week begins, and boys basketball is soon to follow.…
Southington's Garrison claims championship in girls high jump at indoor track State Open Posted: 23 February 2020 [04:37 PM] NEW HAVEN - Southington’s Sydney Garrison claimed the championship in the girls high jump and Bristol Central’s team of Mark Petrosky,…
Thursday 02/20/2020
Former New Britain girls basketball star Roberts named to CIAC All-Century Team Posted: 20 February 2020 [08:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One of the greatest players in New Britain girls basketball history was recognized as one of the greatest…
Wednesday 02/19/2020
New Britain boys basketball looking to clean up play as regular season winds down Posted: 19 February 2020 [09:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain boys basketball head coach Kurt Reis wasn’t shy in expressing his frustration with the Hurricanes’ effort…
Among 'Bring Back Jack' chants at boisterous rally, Jack Cochran talks New Britain football job, the controversy surrounding him applying and a city and school divided over the controversial coach Posted: 19 February 2020 [02:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Toward the end of the night this past Saturday, after a pair of speeches, a chant broke out…
Tuesday 02/18/2020
New Britain boys basketball overwhelmed by Glastonbury, handed fourth straight loss Posted: 18 February 2020 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Glastonbury boys basketball team got its revenge for last year’s state semifinals loss, and then some. New…
Monday 02/17/2020
Sports Roundup: Berlin girls basketball cruises past Plainville to clinch No. 1 seed in Class MM state tournament Posted: 17 February 2020 [09:14 PM] BERLIN - When the Class MM state tournament begins later this month, the Berlin girls basketball team will find itself at…
Sunday 02/16/2020
Plenty of exciting contests on tap this week as winter season is winding down Posted: 16 February 2020 [09:42 PM] The coming week in area high school sports brings plenty of landmarks, including the end of the girls basketball regular season…
Saturday 02/15/2020
Plenty of area athletes take first place at indoor track state championships Posted: 15 February 2020 [10:38 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW HAVEN – The indoor track championships wrapped up on Saturday, and a number of area athletes claimed gold medals.…
New Britain, Southington wrestlers shine at CCC Tournament Posted: 15 February 2020 [06:51 PM] STAFF REPORT SIMSBURY - The New Britain and Southington wrestling teams competed in Saturday’s CCC Tournament, and both groups boasted first-place winners.…
Friday 02/14/2020
'I'll just stop when the good Lord says it's time:' New Britain coaching legend Darwin Shaw reaches victory milestone, says it's all about the program Posted: 14 February 2020 [02:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When the final buzzer sounded during the New Britain junior varsity boys basketball team’s contest with Somers last…