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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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…
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.…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
Plainville boys swimming hoping to finish strong, accomplish goal of winning season Posted: 12 February 2020 [04:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville boys swim team came up just short in a close loss to the Meriden co-op on Tuesday…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
Shorthanded Plainville boys swimming comes up just short in loss to Meriden Co-op Posted: 11 February 2020 [07:08 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville boys swimming head coach Chris Zagorski knew his group’s depth was going to be tested heading into Tuesday…
Sunday 02/09/2020
Boys basketball clash between New Britain and No. 1 state-ranked Windsor highlights week ahead Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:19 PM] The week ahead in area high school sports is loaded with high-stakes action, from a matchup with the No. 1 team…
Thursday 02/06/2020
Plainville wrestling believes they can compete for state title Posted: 06 February 2020 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - Plainville wrestling coach Todd Krolikowski arrived at Bristol Eastern with his team Wednesday afternoon focused on their quickly-approaching dual…
Wednesday 02/05/2020
Sports Roundup: Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey shuts out Enfield to keep win streak alive Posted: 05 February 2020 [09:15 PM] STAFF REPORT ENFIELD - The Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey team is rolling, and on Wednesday afternoon, its hot streak continued thanks to…
Plainville wrestling dominated by undefeated Bristol Eastern in road loss Posted: 05 February 2020 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern wrestling team made sure to bring a top effort in its final home meet of the…
Sunday 02/02/2020
This week offers plenty of tests for area high school basketball teams Posted: 02 February 2020 [09:51 PM] The week ahead in winter sports marks the return home for the weary travelers of New Britain boys basketball. The Hurricanes,…
Friday 01/31/2020
Sports Roundup: Litwinko's buzzer-beater lifts Berlin girls basketball to thrilling win over E.O. Smith Posted: 31 January 2020 [09:13 PM] STAFF REPORT BERLIN - The Berlin girls basketball team had one final chance to complete its comeback on Friday night against E.O.…
Wednesday 01/29/2020
Former Plainville boys soccer standout Torres carrying success over to collegiate career at St. Joseph Posted: 29 January 2020 [05:10 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - Michael Torres was a part of Plainville history when he helped lead the boys soccer team to its…
Sunday 01/26/2020
Plenty of postseason implications in play among area high school teams this week Posted: 26 January 2020 [08:47 PM] As February quickly approaches, area teams are hoping to clinch tournament spots or improve their current standing in the divisional rankings.…
Friday 01/24/2020
Injuries are part of the routine for area cheerleaders Posted: 24 January 2020 [04:34 PM] While many who simply see cheerleaders as students chanting and clapping on the sidelines of other sporting events may never think…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Sports Roundup: Plainville boys swimming dispatches East Catholic to get back to .500 mark for season Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:20 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - Chris Zagorski put it rather bluntly. “We came in as the stronger team and took care of the…
Sunday 01/19/2020
Area teams have chances to clinch state tourney berths during coming week Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:50 PM] The heart of the winter season is here, with a few area basketball teams having already locked up state tournament berths…
Friday 01/17/2020
'It's supposed to be about the kids': How area coaches, athletes are trying to put a lid on toxic commentary from parents, fans at sporting events Posted: 17 January 2020 [11:29 AM] New Britain softball coach Joel Simmone said it was the worst thing he’s ever heard at a high school sporting event.…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Sports Roundup: Frazier helps Newington girls basketball pull away from Bulkeley, draws closer to career milestone Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:36 PM] STAFF REPORT HARTFORD - The Newington girls basketball team labored through an uncharacteristic slow start on Tuesday night against Bulkeley, but once…
Sunday 01/12/2020
Plenty of interesting matchups on tap in coming week for area high school athletics Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:22 PM] The upcoming week in local sports presents a number of intriguing matchups, including a battle of notable big men in boys…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Plainville wrestling shows signs of growth under new coach Posted: 09 January 2020 [08:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - With 11 matches complete and only three to go, the Plainville wrestling team clung to a three-point lead over…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Bristol Central wrestling edges out Plainville with late wins in tightly contested meet Posted: 08 January 2020 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - An injured Bristol Central wrestling team needed until the second to last match to gather its 43-28 win over…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Sports Roundup: Litwinko's double-double leads Berlin girls basketball to sixth straight win Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:12 PM] STAFF REPORT MERIDEN - It was another game and another win for the Berlin girls basketball team. Lyzi Litwinko finished with a…
Sunday 01/05/2020
Plenty of matchups between area high school teams coming in first full week of 2020 Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:31 PM] The holidays are over, which means there’s an action-packed week ahead for all area sports teams. Highlighted by a number of…
Saturday 01/04/2020
Lancers and Rams place first, second at Bristol Central Invitational Posted: 04 January 2020 [10:38 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern wrestling team continued its reign over much of Connecticut on Saturday with a win at the…