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Friday 07/31/2020
CIAC pushes back start of fall season, regionalizes competition due to coronavirus Posted: 31 July 2020 [01:19 PM] CHESHIRE – The CIAC revealed its updated plan for fall sports on Friday afternoon, and it includes pushing back the start…
Thursday 07/09/2020
Plainville football back on field for workouts, feeling hopeful about 2020 season Posted: 09 July 2020 [12:47 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville football head coach Tim Shea has a new mantra for the 2020 season. Last year, when the Blue…
Sunday 06/21/2020
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame cancels 2020 induction ceremony Posted: 21 June 2020 [09:26 AM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE – The Plainville sports Hall of Fame announced that its induction ceremony for the class of 2020 has been…
Sunday 06/14/2020
Taking a closer look at local football teams' schedules for 2020 season Posted: 14 June 2020 [03:22 PM] The CIAC released its football schedules last week, with the big news coming from Berlin and Newington, where the Redcoats are…
Thursday 06/11/2020
Looking at notable local games on the fall sports schedule Posted: 11 June 2020 [02:09 PM] The CIAC released this year’s fall schedules, which of course are currently tentative depending on the status of coronavirus cases in…
Monday 06/08/2020
Berlin, Newington change playoff classes as CIAC releases 2020 high school football schedules Posted: 08 June 2020 [10:04 PM] High school sports in Connecticut have been absent since March due to the coronavirus pandemic and it’s still unclear what the…
Friday 06/05/2020
CIAC releases guidance for return of high school sports, hoping fall season can begin on time Posted: 05 June 2020 [01:38 PM] CHESHIRE – High school sports in Connecticut have been absent since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and even fall sports…
Monday 06/01/2020
Plainville football takes part in virtual mental toughness workshop Posted: 01 June 2020 [05:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - “Believe or leave.” “All in.” Tim Shea’s mottos have become common sayings for the Plainville football team. In other…
Friday 05/22/2020
Looking back at the most memorable local boys swimmers, divers of all time Posted: 22 May 2020 [12:34 PM] The boys swimming scene in the local area has been loaded with All-State talent over the years, and much of it…
Wednesday 05/20/2020
Looking back at the area's top indoor track teams of all time Posted: 20 May 2020 [08:30 PM] Track has a rich history in both indoor and outdoor competition in the local area, so for our series chronicling the…
Friday 05/15/2020
Remembering the top girls swimmers, divers in area history Posted: 15 May 2020 [02:49 PM] Girls swimming has a deep history in the local area, particularly in the city of Bristol, meaning there are plenty of…
Tuesday 05/05/2020
CIAC officially cancels spring sports season Posted: 05 May 2020 [01:54 PM] CHESHIRE – In what felt like a looming inevitability, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday afternoon that all spring…
Monday 05/04/2020
Remembering the best local outdoor track teams of all time Posted: 04 May 2020 [03:29 PM] When it comes to outdoor track, the Hardware City boasts the most hardware. The Hurricanes boast a remarkable 15 state championships,…
Thursday 04/23/2020
CIAC cancels spring state championships, says potential season would be confined to June only Posted: 23 April 2020 [03:08 PM] CHESHIRE – Time continues to dwindle on a potential spring season for high school sports as the calendar gets ready to…
Wednesday 04/22/2020
Looking back at the area's top soccer teams of all time Posted: 22 April 2020 [09:13 PM] The local area isn’t exactly loaded with history on the soccer front, but in recent years, a number of local teams…
Sunday 04/19/2020
Plenty of options to choose from for most memorable baseball teams in area history Posted: 19 April 2020 [03:38 PM] When it comes to the history of local high school baseball, there is no shortage of memorable teams to choose from.…
Monday 04/13/2020
Recounting the top girls basketball teams in area history Posted: 13 April 2020 [07:13 PM] In continuing with our new series remembering the best high school teams, in every sport, from the New Britain and Bristol…
Sunday 04/12/2020
Looking back at most memorable boys basketball teams in area's history Posted: 12 April 2020 [04:23 PM] A world without live sports has offered a chance to look back on past teams and players that are still recognized…
Sunday 04/05/2020
Area stars make impact in abbreviated ice hockey season, selected for All-Herald team Posted: 05 April 2020 [03:52 PM] All three local boys ice hockey teams carried high expectations this season, and unfortunately, cancellations to winter state tournaments left the…
Thursday 04/02/2020
Pair of Southington seniors highlight annual All-Herald boys swim team Posted: 02 April 2020 [05:08 PM] The boys swimming and diving season was unable to have its state championships, as the remainder of winter sports were canceled…
Wednesday 04/01/2020
Southington standouts lead way in annual All-Herald wrestling team Posted: 01 April 2020 [05:36 PM] The wrestling season concluded just before all remaining winter sports were canceled, allowing some of the best grapplers in the area…
Monday 03/30/2020
Prolific senior scorers highlight annual All-Herald girls basketball squads Posted: 30 March 2020 [06:14 PM] This year’s All-Herald Girls Basketball Team is loaded with 1,000-point scorers and program record-holders, making up a squad that represents some…
Friday 03/27/2020
Looking back on best moments from eventful winter season Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:30 PM] new britain area @ryanchichester1 The winter season ended with shock and anger when the CIAC canceled the remainder of all state tournaments…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Former Plainville girls basketball go-to scorer Barker finds new role playing for Emmanuel College Posted: 26 March 2020 [08:12 PM] plainville @ryanchichester1 PLAINVILLE - Caitlin Barker had long been used to being her team’s go-to scorer, the top target whenever the situation…
Monday 03/23/2020
Cronkhite, Plainville girls tennis struggling to find practice opportunities during school shutdown Posted: 23 March 2020 [06:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - Tennis, unlike other sports such as baseball and football, is less demanding in its head count requirement to have…
Thursday 03/19/2020
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…
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…
Local ice hockey players honored with all-state selections Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:54 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association revealed its All-State selections for boys ice hockey on Wednesday and a number of area…
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…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
'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
'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
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…
Sunday 03/08/2020
Plainville girls tennis player Cronkhite to compete at Fairleigh Dickinson next year Posted: 08 March 2020 [05:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - When Maggie Cronkhite arrived at Plainville High School as a freshman, she had still never picked up a tennis…
Friday 03/06/2020
Area boys ice hockey teams learn state tournament paths Posted: 06 March 2020 [04:41 PM] The CIAC announced the brackets for the upcoming boys ice hockey state tournaments on Friday morning, and all three area teams…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
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…
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…
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
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…
Thursday 02/27/2020
Plainville boys looking to make final push to qualify swimmers for state meet Posted: 27 February 2020 [06:30 PM] MERIDEN - The Plainville boys swimming and diving team has one last chance add as many swimmers as it can to…
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…
Wednesday 02/26/2020
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
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…
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.…
Plainville boys basketball gets glimpse of bright future in win at Bristol Eastern Posted: 23 February 2020 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - By the end of Plainville’s thrilling 45-44 victory over Bristol Eastern on Friday night, every one of the Blue…
Friday 02/21/2020
Bristol Eastern boys basketball's state tournament hopes dashed as Plainville's defense holds strong in final seconds Posted: 21 February 2020 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys basketball team’s game against Plainville, and its state tournament hopes, came down to one possession…
Tuesday 02/18/2020
Sports Roundup: Underclassmen step up for Berlin boys swimming in win over Bulkeley Posted: 18 February 2020 [09:45 PM] STAFF REPORT HARTFORD - There hasn’t been many meets to complain about for the Berlin boys swim team as of late. Add…