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Friday 09/13/2019
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
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…
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…
Friday 09/06/2019
Season Preview: Area boys cross country teams must replace top talent this season Posted: 06 September 2019 [07:47 PM] The 2018 season saw plenty of individual and team success for local boys cross country teams, ranging from undefeated seasons and…
Thursday 09/05/2019
Season Preview: Area boys soccer teams include plenty of state tournament hopefuls Posted: 05 September 2019 [06:13 PM] Less than one week away from the start of the boys soccer season, local teams enter the new campaign with varied…
Monday 08/26/2019
Berlin football adapting to number of changes as it prepares for new season Posted: 26 August 2019 [07:31 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin football team is back on the field for its second full week of practice, but there are…
Thursday 08/22/2019
Registration open for Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA fall men's basketball league Posted: 22 August 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Registration is now open for the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA fall men’s basketball league. The season, which spans over…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Impressive efforts highlight Shuttle Meadow Country Club's championship rounds Posted: 20 August 2019 [07:27 PM] STAFF REPORT BERLIN - There were plenty of impressive performances during the Shuttle Meadow Country Club Championships Sunday afternoon. In all, seven…
Thursday 08/08/2019
Gone, but not forgotten: Berlin dedicates tennis courts to former longtime head coach Smith Posted: 08 August 2019 [09:03 PM] BERLIN - Of all the people who gathered at the Berlin High School on Thursday, no one could think of a…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Berlin High School to dedicate tennis courts to former boys head coach Rex Smith Posted: 07 August 2019 [09:04 PM] STAFF REPORT BERLIN - The tennis courts at Berlin High School will soon have a new name. On Thursday, the courts will…
Sunday 07/28/2019
Swanson Baseball helps young players learn game's intricacies Posted: 28 July 2019 [07:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Alex Smith spent the weekend with Berlin’s SB Tides team at the Nutmeg State Games 15U baseball tournament,…
Friday 07/26/2019
SB Tides (Berlin) unable to maintain quick start, fall to Overlook Black Sox in Nutmeg State Games 15U baseball tournament Posted: 26 July 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Overlook Black Sox came into Friday’s Nutmeg State Games 15U baseball tournament and swung the bats like…
Wednesday 07/17/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball continues battling several injuries Posted: 17 July 2019 [09:11 PM] BERLIN - When the Berlin American Legion baseball team was in the field during Monday’s game against West Hartford, the dugout…
Tuesday 07/16/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball tops West Hartford on walk-off wild pitch, secures state tournament berth Posted: 16 July 2019 [07:15 PM] BERLIN - Gary Van Etten knew the game plan before the final pitch of Berlin American Legion baseball’s game against West…
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 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 Golf Team: Four new faces grace our squad on the links Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:32 PM] This year’s All-Herald Girls Golf Team boasts four new faces, as all four entries are making their first appearance on the…
2019 All-Herald Lacrosse Team: Collegiate careers ahead for many on this stellar group Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:28 PM] A number of local boys and girls lacrosse teams have continued their climb into competitive groups at the state level, and…
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…
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…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball's Addamo, Murphy impress at Rawlings Futures Showcase Posted: 02 July 2019 [05:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Many of Connecticut American Legion baseball’s best were competing in Tuesday’s Rawlings Futures Showcase at CCSU, but that…
Sunday 06/30/2019
Berlin pitching pair picked for American Legion Futures showcase Posted: 30 June 2019 [06:19 PM] BRISTOL - Friday’s American Legion baseball game between Bristol and Berlin was another dogfight, as both teams battled through extra innings…
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
Berlin American Legion baseball falls to Bristol in extras despite Bilinksi's gem Posted: 28 June 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - As Bristol American Legion second baseman Evan Bouchard stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the eighth…
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…
Friday 06/21/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball adjusting to new season after long state tournament run Posted: 21 June 2019 [07:52 PM] NEWINGTON - The Berlin baseball team had just watched an emotionally draining run to the state final come to an end.…
Thursday 06/20/2019
Hyde finally gets chance to execute 'Hard 90' for Berlin American Legion baseball Posted: 20 June 2019 [07:32 PM] NEWINGTON - Berlin catcher Ryan Hyde finally got his long-awaited opportunity in Wednesday’s American Legion baseball game against Newington. After…
Wednesday 06/19/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball holds off Newington after controversial call in sixth inning Posted: 19 June 2019 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington American Legion dugout erupted with joy in the bottom of the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game against…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Revamped Zone 1 will be much more difficult for American Legion baseball teams this summer Posted: 18 June 2019 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL - In past years, some teams have easily gotten through the Zone 1 schedule of the American Legion summer baseball…
Monday 06/17/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball uses four-run inning to take down Bristol Posted: 17 June 2019 [11:29 PM] BRISTOL - Facing one of the area’s top arms in starting pitcher Jagger Duquette, Berlin’s American Legion baseball team pieced together…
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…
Friday 06/14/2019
Veleas family shares special bond through generations of success with Berlin athletics Posted: 14 June 2019 [09:25 PM] BERLIN - Fastened up against the walls of Berlin High School’s ‘B’ gym are the names of historic individual performances in…
Thursday 06/13/2019
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…
Sunday 06/09/2019
Senior class carried Berlin baseball to Class L title game, will be tough to replace Posted: 09 June 2019 [09:51 PM] MIDDLETOWN - Berlin baseball head coach Leo Veleas wasn’t shy when discussing the value of his graduating senior class. “They…
Saturday 06/08/2019
Berlin golf's Lindsay ties for third place at State Open Posted: 08 June 2019 [06:14 PM] OLD LYME – A trio of local golfers competed in Saturday’s State Open at Black Hall Club, and one found himself…
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
Berlin baseball loses pitchers duel, bid for first state title since 2005 comes up short in Class L final Posted: 07 June 2019 [09:49 PM] MIDDELTOWN - The Berlin baseball team had flexed its muscles at the plate all through the Class L state tournament. The…