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Tuesday 11/20/2018
Plainville's Class of 2019 wins annual powder puff game for second straight year Posted: 20 November 2018 [09:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Class of 2019 is now back-to-back powder puff winners. After winning the previous year as juniors,…
Plainville, Southington high school football games moved up due to expected frigid temps Thanksgiving morning Posted: 20 November 2018 [12:22 PM] STAFF REPORT The expected frigid temperatures Thanksgiving morning has played havoc with the local high school football schedule. Southington and Plainville both…
Monday 11/19/2018
Hard work, dedication among factors leading Plainville boys soccer to success this season Posted: 19 November 2018 [08:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Plainville boys soccer team is still on cloud nine from winning the Class M state tournament. “Anything…
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Newington's Amber Rocheleau and Plainville's Sergio Zaldivar Posted: 19 November 2018 [03:16 PM] As the fall season comes to a close, individual players are stepping up to try and salvage their chance to make…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Plainville boys soccer makes program history, wins first state title Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Plainville boys soccer team has made history. For the first time ever, the Blue Devils are taking…
Saturday 11/17/2018
Newington's Rocheleau caps off season with pair of top 15 finishes at girls swimming State Open Posted: 17 November 2018 [08:53 PM] NEW HAVEN - It was quite the afternoon for Amber Rocheleau. The junior from Newington closed out her swim with a…
Friday 11/16/2018
Plainville boys soccer focused on taking final step in Class M state tournament Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:17 PM] PLAINVILLE - Tim Brown gathered his team and delivered a message he thought it needed to hear. “This is destiny,” the…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
No. 23 Plainville boys soccer upsets No. 3 Stonington to advance to first ever Class M state finals Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:09 PM] MIDDLETOWN - When the clock struck 00:00, the Plainville boys soccer team rushed the field. It didn’t matter how cold and…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
Playoff Preview: No. 23 Plainville boys soccer out for second consecutive upset as it faces No. 3 Stonington in Class M semifinals Posted: 13 November 2018 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - It’s been a while since the Plainville boys soccer team - five years to be exact - has been…
Monday 11/12/2018
Plainville native Ciriello signs 'letter of intent' with UConn women's basketball Posted: 12 November 2018 [09:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER After UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma wrapped up his postgame press conference following Sunday’s season-opening game, UConn’s players…
Saturday 11/10/2018
Southington, Newington, Berlin, Plainville girls swim teams turn in quality performances in respective class trials Posted: 10 November 2018 [09:31 PM] EAST HARTFORD - It was quite a day for the Southington girls swim team at the Class LL trials Saturday afternoon.…
Plainville boys soccer knocks off No. 2 Granby in Class M state tournament quarterfinals in penalty kicks Posted: 10 November 2018 [08:13 PM] GRANBY - It was as dramatic as a soccer game could have been. Two 40-minutes halves, it turned out, weren’t enough…
Friday 11/09/2018
Sports Roundup: Two area teams playing in state tournament quarterfinal round contests today Posted: 09 November 2018 [09:37 PM] After a week of state tournament games, two area teams are left standing in their respective brackets and both will be…
Thursday 11/08/2018
Football Preview: Plainville looking to stop Avon's run game in hopes of clinching first winning season in four years Posted: 08 November 2018 [03:39 PM] Looking better and better as the season progresses, the Plainville High football team is in position to clinch its first winning…
Friday 11/02/2018
Griffin sets career passing mark as Plainville defeats visiting Tolland Posted: 02 November 2018 [11:02 PM] PLAINVILLE - Another week, another record for Plainville senior quarterback Frank Griffin. With a 9-yard completion in the first half of…
No. 23 Plainville is top seed among area teams in boys soccer state tournaments Posted: 02 November 2018 [10:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The boys soccer state tournaments are set. The CIAC announced the Class LL, L, M and S brackets…
No. 3 Southington is top seed among area teams in girls soccer state tournaments Posted: 02 November 2018 [10:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The area girls soccer teams now know their paths to a potential state title. The CIAC announced the…
Thursday 11/01/2018
Football Preview: Coming off strong win, Plainville looks to remain perfect at home as it hosts Tolland Posted: 01 November 2018 [09:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last week was a record-breaking highlight for the Plainville High football team and its quarterback, senior Frank Griffin. He…
Monday 10/29/2018
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Southington's Lynsey Danko and Plainville's Frank Griffin Posted: 29 October 2018 [08:39 PM] Over the past week, numerous teams wrapped up their regular seasons and have turned their attention to the postseason - either…
Friday 10/26/2018
Plainville football quarterback Griffin runs for four touchdowns as Blue Devils beat East Catholic Posted: 26 October 2018 [11:27 PM] MANCHESTER - Plainville quarterback Frank Griffin ran for four touchdowns as the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half for…
Sports Roundup: Plainville girls soccer shut out by Bristol Central on Senior Night Posted: 26 October 2018 [10:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville girls soccer team was defeated by Bristol Central 2-0 at home on Friday. Tied 0-0 at…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Football Preview: Stopping run game is top priority for Plainville against East Catholic Posted: 25 October 2018 [06:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - Coming off a 19-7 victory over Northwest Catholic last week - Plainville’s first win over the Lions in more…
Tuesday 10/23/2018
Sports Roundup: Southington girls swimming beats Berlin in final meet of regular season Posted: 23 October 2018 [09:43 PM] MERIDEN - The Southington girls swim team made sure to finish out the regular season on a strong note. Behind…
Friday 10/19/2018
Plainville football beats Northwest Catholic for first time in more than a decade Posted: 19 October 2018 [11:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - Earlier this season, the Plainville football team came away with an important win over traditional Class S power Rocky…
Thursday 10/18/2018
Sports Roundup: Six different goal scorers help lead Innovation to shutout win over Capital Prep Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Innovation girls soccer team didn’t have any trouble finding the back of the net Thursday afternoon. Six…
Football Preview: Plainville hoping corrections made during bye week stick in matchup against Northwest Catholic Posted: 18 October 2018 [07:17 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team has already moved on from its last game. It had to quickly. There were too…
Wednesday 10/17/2018
Sports Roundup: Goodwin Tech girls volleyball wins contested match over Wilcox Tech Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Goodwin Tech girls volleyball team defeated Wilcox Tech 3-1 behind strong performances from Aiyana Montes (14…
Tuesday 10/16/2018
Berlin boys, girls cross country show off strong program at CCC Championships Posted: 16 October 2018 [08:43 PM] MANCHESTER - There was plenty of local running talent on display Tuesday afternoon at Wickham Park in Manchester. Bristol Central, Newington,…
Friday 10/12/2018
Sports Roundup: Plainville girls swimming tops Platt to remain in contention for division crown Posted: 12 October 2018 [08:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville girls swim team has its sight set on a divisional crown. The Blue Devils beat the Platt/Maloney…
Monday 10/08/2018
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Plainville's Lydia Weinberg and Southington's Will Downes Posted: 08 October 2018 [09:00 PM] With the fall season almost at the halfway point, coaches know which players they can rely on to step up to…
Analysis: With absence of experienced players, youth stepping up for Plainville football Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:44 PM] HEBRON - After winning four of the final five games last season and finishing with a 5-5 record there were higher…
Saturday 10/06/2018
Plainville football can't hold on to 24-point lead in loss against RHAM Posted: 06 October 2018 [05:43 PM] HEBRON - After 24 minutes of play, the Plainville football team was in position to beat undefeated RHAM. With a 24-0…
Friday 10/05/2018
Plainville Hall of Fame inducts new members Posted: 05 October 2018 [10:35 PM] The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and Induction Banquet on Saturday at Nuchie’s Restaurant in…
Susco, Arens can do it all for Plainville girls swimming Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL - Typically at swim meets you have divers and swimmers, very rarely you see the athlete doing both events.…
Football preview: Plainville looking to hand RHAM its first loss of season today Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:54 PM] The Plainville High football team is hoping that this week will be a case of out of the fire and back…
Plainville girls swimming continues victorious week with win over Bristol Central Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:44 PM] BRISTOL - Instead of focusing on individual times, the Plainville girls swim team is looking to be one of the top…
Sports Roundup: Southington girls swimming bounces back with win over Farmington Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - After suffering its first loss of the season, the Southington girls swim team has bounced back. The Blue Knights…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
With smaller roster, Plainville girls swimming putting emphasis on finishes Posted: 03 October 2018 [05:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Top times and fast swims. That’s what the Plainville girls swim team - one of the smaller ones in…
Tuesday 10/02/2018
Being heard loud and clear: Deafness not stopping Miller from starring on pitch for Plainville girls soccer Posted: 02 October 2018 [09:48 PM] Imagine all the sounds a high school soccer player hears during a match: the cheering, shouting fans, the communication among teammates…
Plainville swimming uses 100 freestyle to pull away from Bristol Eastern Posted: 02 October 2018 [09:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - For the first time in Chris Zagorski’s tenure, the Plainville girls swim team beat Bristol Eastern. The entire meet…
Weinberg takes on new role for Plainville swimming, has standout day Posted: 02 October 2018 [09:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - Lydia Weinberg normally leads the sprinting events during a swim meet. During Plainville’s 101-85 win over Bristol Eastern…
Monday 10/01/2018
Analysis: Plainville football still needs to learn to be more consistent Posted: 01 October 2018 [09:19 PM] BERLIN - The saying goes one step forward, two steps back. Just when it appeared to have turned a corner, the…
Friday 09/28/2018
Roundup: Southington girls swimming remains perfect with victory Posted: 28 September 2018 [09:53 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Southington girls swimming and diving team improved to 5-0 with an 88-63 win at Plainville on Friday. For…
Thursday 09/27/2018
Football Preview: After impressive victory last week, Plainville going for another big win Posted: 27 September 2018 [09:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville High football team looked impressive in a 48-13 home victory over traditional Class S state power Rocky…
Wednesday 09/26/2018
Sports Roundup: Samboy scores deciding goal for Berlin girls soccer in win over Plainville Posted: 26 September 2018 [09:40 PM] PLAINVILLE - Niah Samboy took the shot for 25 yards out and watched as the ball carried on an angle and into…
Berlin girls volleyball keeps rolling, sweeps Plainville at home Posted: 26 September 2018 [08:36 PM] BERLIN - It took a few matches to settle in but the Berlin girls volleyball team is now showing its potential.…
Tuesday 09/25/2018
Sports Roundup: Plainville girls swimming's 400 freestyle relay seals win over Rocky Hill Posted: 25 September 2018 [08:52 PM] ROCKY HILL - The Plainville girls swim team has shown a knack for late-meet dramatics early in the season. The Blue…
Friday 09/21/2018
Plainville football gets big win over traditional Class S power Rocky Hill Posted: 21 September 2018 [11:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville High football team got arguably its biggest win in years on Friday night, defeating traditional Class S…
Sports Roundup: New Britain girls volleyball wins final three sets in comeback win over Maloney Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:42 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain girls volleyball team improved to 4-2 for the season with a 3-2 (21-25, 25-27,…