STAFF REPORT MIDDLETOWN - The New Britain boys soccer team flirted with a 2-0 start on the season, but Middletown broke a…
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Friday 09/13/2019
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…
Thursday 09/12/2019
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: 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
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
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…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Area youth meet New England Revolution soccer stars Posted: 28 August 2019 [07:13 PM] Staff Report Hundreds of youth soccer players and fans were able to learn from some of the top players of the New…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Plainville boys soccer keeping expectations high as it prepares to defend its state title Posted: 27 August 2019 [04:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville boys soccer team is preparing for a new season, but even head coach Tim Brown admits that…
Friday 08/23/2019
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019 Posted: 23 August 2019 [09:32 PM] STAFF REPORT As the Plainville Sports Hall of Fame gets ready for its 21st annual induction banquet on Oct. 5, here is…
Monday 07/15/2019
Local roller hockey players enjoy Nutmeg State Games tourney Posted: 15 July 2019 [07:22 PM] HARTFORD - This past weekend’s Nutmeg State Games roller hockey tournament presented a unique opportunity for local competitors, which made up…
Friday 07/12/2019
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Friday 05/24/2019
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…
Thursday 05/23/2019
ROUNDUP: Newington baseball falls to Wethersfield at home in regular season finale Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Despite roping seven hits, the Newington baseball team fell 5-1 to Wethersfield on Thursday at home. The Indians…
Area teams set to play in lacrosse, tennis tournaments this weekend Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:36 PM] The month of May is winding down, which means it’s almost playoff time in the local area. The opening state tournament…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin girls golf clinches CCC South crown with win over Plainville Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Not only did the Berlin girls golf team win on Wednesday against Plainville, it also clinched the CCC South…
Monday 05/20/2019
Sports Roundup: Goodwin Tech baseball breaks year-long losing streak in season finale Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been a tough season for the Goodwin Tech baseball team, but the Gladiators made sure to end…
Sunday 05/19/2019
Plainville softball showing plenty of growth, promise as program Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:36 PM] BRISTOL - As Plainville softball head coach Scott Marcucio watched his Blue Devils from the foul side of third base during…
Friday 05/17/2019
Plainville softball bats stall early in loss to Girard, Bristol Eastern Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - Erin Girard isn’t used to leaving games in the fourth inning. The two-time All-State selection for the Bristol…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Roundup: Pantano, Newington softball win 10th straight Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:23 PM] Staff reports NEWINGTON - The Newington softball team found itself locked in a tight game against Rocky Hill on Thursday afternoon, but…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington baseball routs Cheney Tech to pick up win on Senior Night Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:52 PM] NEWINGTON - Celebrating Senior Day in its home finale on Wednesday, the Newington baseball team was looking for contributions from its…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin softball routs Northwest Catholic behind Gendron's five RBI Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:18 PM] STAFF REPORTS WEST HARTFORD - Jason Pires believes his team is beginning to peak at just the right time of the season.…
Friday 05/10/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington boys volleyball sweeps Glastonbury in tune-up for big closing week Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:44 PM] NEWINGTON - In its last tune-up before taking on a two-time defending Massachusetts state champion in Westfield on Monday, the Newington…
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019 Posted: 10 May 2019 [06:07 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame is set to celebrate its newest class. Harold Bartley (Class of 1962),…
Thursday 05/09/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington boys tennis sweeps New Britain, clinches spot in state tournament Posted: 09 May 2019 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Newington boys tennis team is officially on a roll. Invading New Britain on the heels of a…
Sunday 05/05/2019
Local athletes honored at CIAC annual Scholar-Athlete awards banquet Posted: 05 May 2019 [08:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The CIAC held its annual Scholar-Athlete awards banquet on Sunday at the Aqua Turf Club, with many area athletes…
Friday 05/03/2019
Plainville baseball playing with more swagger after rebounding from rough start to season Posted: 03 May 2019 [09:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville baseball team walked off its home field after Thursday’s win over Maloney with a much different swagger…
Thursday 05/02/2019
Bottom of batting order leads Plainville baseball to win over Maloney Posted: 02 May 2019 [09:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville baseball team had a hard time figuring out Maloney starter Michael Duffy through the first 2 1/3…
Tuesday 04/30/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain boys golf holds off Plainville in tightly contested match Posted: 30 April 2019 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain boys golf team is showing plenty of poise so far this season. Led by Brandon…
Monday 04/29/2019
Sports Roundup: Sobolewski tosses no-hitter as Newington baseball tops Hall Posted: 29 April 2019 [09:28 PM] WEST HARTFORD - The Newington baseball team needed a win on Monday to qualify for the state tournament, and after scoring…
Thursday 04/25/2019
Sports Roundup: Bilinski, Fanelli lead Berlin baseball to fifth straight win in rout of East Catholic Posted: 25 April 2019 [08:53 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin baseball team’s first three games of its current five-game winning streak were each won by just one…
Wednesday 04/24/2019
Sports Roundup: Mercado earns 100th win as New Britain baseball beats Tolland Posted: 24 April 2019 [09:13 PM] TOLLAND - The New Britain baseball team made sure to get a jumpstart on Tolland early. After all, the Hurricanes had…