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Monday 11/11/2019
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Southington's Andie Nadeau and Plainville's Christian Collin Posted: 11 November 2019 [08:58 PM] Two local athletes turned in dominant all-around performances last week, some of which turned out to be historic. With area teams…
Saturday 11/09/2019
Collin burns Avon through air, on ground as Plainville football draws closer to state tournament berth Posted: 09 November 2019 [04:52 PM] AVON – The Plainville football team is one step closer toward reaching its ultimate goal. Heading into Saturday afternoon’s matchup with…
Friday 11/08/2019
Football Preview: After forfeit victory, Plainville anxious to get back on the field Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:58 PM] The Plainville High football team was happy to take a victory last weekend. But the Blue Devils were not happy about…
Area teams learn first round matchups for state tournament Posted: 08 November 2019 [05:06 PM] The state tournament scheduling for fall sports was released on Friday morning, as qualified teams in the area learned their fates…
Girls volleyball state tournament brackets Posted: 08 November 2019 [04:50 PM] Staff report CLASS LL FIRST ROUND No. 1 Greenwich - Bye; No. 17 New Britain (12-8) at No. 16 Darien (11-7),…
Boys soccer state tournament brackets Posted: 08 November 2019 [04:47 PM] Staff report CLASS LL QUALIFYING ROUND Fairfield Prep (6-6-4) at Darien (6-6-4), 11/9, 2 p.m.; Stamford (7-8-1) at Brien McMahon (6-5-5),…
Girls soccer state tournament brackets Posted: 08 November 2019 [04:40 PM] Staff report CLASS LL FIRST ROUND No. 1 Southington - Bye; No. 17 Amity (8-5-3) at No. 16 Wethersfield (10-6-0), 11/12,…
Monday 11/04/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain girls volleyball bounced from CCC Tournament by RHAM Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:02 PM] STAFF REPORT HEBRON - If the New Britain girls volleyball team wants to make a tournament run, it will have to be…
Friday 11/01/2019
ROUNDUP: Southington boys and girls cross country enjoy plenty of team and individual success at State Open Posted: 01 November 2019 [09:30 PM] STAFF REPORTS MANCHESTER - The boys and girls cross country State Open was held on Friday afternoon at Wickham Park, and both…
Plainville football picks up forfeit victory after report of inappropriate behavior involving Rocky Hill football team Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:52 PM] Staff report ROCKY HILL - The Plainville High football team picked up its fifth victory of the season on Friday, but…
Thursday 10/31/2019
Football Preview: After tough loss last week, Plainville knows it must take better advantage of opportunities against Rocky Hill Posted: 31 October 2019 [04:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team has been on a roller coaster of emotions since its bye week. Two weeks ago,…
Tuesday 10/29/2019
Analysis: Plainville football not satisfied with moral victories, wants to start taking down top competition Posted: 29 October 2019 [08:53 PM] PLAINVILLE - Some might have expected the Plainville football team to walk away from Friday night’s 20-13 loss to Berlin with…
Sports Roundup: Gryczewski scores game-winner in overtime to cap off big performance for Plainville boys soccer Posted: 29 October 2019 [08:50 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - Patrick Gryczewski made sure his final goal of the afternoon was the most important. With three seconds remaining…
Saturday 10/26/2019
Berlin girls, Newington boys take third place in respective classes at cross country state championship meets Posted: 26 October 2019 [06:26 PM] MANCHESTER - There were plenty of talent on display at Wickham Park on Saturday for the CIAC cross country state championships…
Friday 10/25/2019
Berlin football halts late Plainville rally with last-minute touchdown to overcome more injuries Posted: 25 October 2019 [10:52 PM] PLAINVILLE – Two consecutive plays by the Berlin football team at the end of Friday night’s thriller against Plainville was the…
ROUNDUP: Newington girls volleyball defeats New Britain on the road Posted: 25 October 2019 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Newington girls volleyball team defeated New Britain on the road Friday night, 3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 25-22, 25-13).…
Thursday 10/24/2019
Sports Roundup: Jallaha scores twice as New Britain boys soccer shuts out Simsbury Posted: 24 October 2019 [10:31 PM] STAFF REPORTS NEW BRITAIN - Only one more win separates the New Britain boys soccer team for a berth in the Class…
Football Preview: Plainville looking for another big win as it gets ready for showdown against Berlin Posted: 24 October 2019 [09:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - Coming off a thrilling victory, the Plainville football team is hoping to enjoy some more thrilling moments Friday when…
Tuesday 10/22/2019
Sports Roundup: Plainville boys soccer dominates on defense again in win over Lewis Mills Posted: 22 October 2019 [08:42 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - The Plainville boys soccer team’s offense may still need work, but its defense appears to be back up…
Plainville girls volleyball making positive attitude top priority during trying rebuild Posted: 22 October 2019 [08:32 PM] PLAINVILLE - For a rebuilding team, mounting losses can become a frustration, a distraction from the bigger picture. The Plainville girls…
Monday 10/21/2019
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Plainville's Patrick Gryczewski and Newington's Reagan Pelton Posted: 21 October 2019 [09:16 PM] State tournaments are less than three weeks away for boys and girls soccer and teams that expect to be there for…
Analysis: Plainville football making big plays when it needs to, showing poise in pressure situations Posted: 21 October 2019 [08:57 PM] TOLLAND - When Christian Collin hit the pylon with less than a minute remaining on Saturday, he jumped up off the…
Saturday 10/19/2019
Collin's touchdown in final minute completes Plainville football's comeback win over Tolland Posted: 19 October 2019 [08:06 PM] TOLLAND - Christian Collin couldn’t stop smiling as his teammates hugged and congratulated him after Saturday’s game against Tolland. After all,…
Friday 10/18/2019
Sports Roundup: Goodwin Tech girls volleyball holds off Terryville in closely-contested match Posted: 18 October 2019 [10:51 PM] STAFF REPORT TERRYVILLE - The Goodwin Tech girls volleyball team edged of Terryville in the opening set Friday night and used that…
Football Preview: Plainville comes out of bye week aiming to get back on track against Tolland Posted: 18 October 2019 [09:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - After being blanked by Class S state power Bloomfield 47-0 two weeks ago, the Plainville football team is looking…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
Plainville boys soccer heating up at right time with chance at title defense drawing closer Posted: 16 October 2019 [07:25 PM] NEWINGTON - The Plainville boys soccer team is hoping that its recent play is teasing a dose of déjà vu. Last…
Tuesday 10/15/2019
Plainville boys soccer edges out Newington thanks to Gryczewski's second-half goal Posted: 15 October 2019 [08:32 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys soccer team came within inches of pulling even in the second half of Tuesday’s matchup with…
Thursday 10/10/2019
Sports Roundup: Plainville, Glastonbury boys soccer teams play to draw in matchup of defending state champions Posted: 10 October 2019 [08:33 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - Thursday afternoon’s matchup between the defending Class M and LL state champions was highlighted by championship level defense.…
Monday 10/07/2019
Sports Roundup: Innovation girls volleyball rebounds from tough loss, takes down Civic Leadership Posted: 07 October 2019 [08:44 PM] STAFF REPORT ENFIELD - Following a tough loss against HMTCA, Innovation girls volleyball coach Matt Lance wanted to see how his Ravens…
Sunday 10/06/2019
Analysis: Plainville football needs to be able to capitalize on gaining turnovers to beat top teams Posted: 06 October 2019 [09:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - While the final score read 47-0, Plainville’s defense showed signs of life throughout its matchup with Bloomfield on Friday…
Friday 10/04/2019
Plainville football no match for No. 7 Bloomfield's offense in shutout loss Posted: 04 October 2019 [11:57 PM] Plainville struggles to score in loss to offensive juggernaut Bloomfield PLAINVILLE - In a battle of two undefeated football teams, it…
Sports Roundup: Gottner's clutch save secures draw for New Britain boys soccer against Northwest Catholic Posted: 04 October 2019 [09:02 PM] Staff reports WEST HARTFORD - The New Britain boys soccer team was a penalty kick away from suffering its fourth loss in…
Thursday 10/03/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin girls swimming heads into conference slate unbeaten after win over Maloney/Platt Posted: 03 October 2019 [08:46 PM] STAFF REPORT MERIDEN - The Berlin girls swim team will be entering its conference slate next week, and after Thursday’s meet against…
Football Preview: Plainville faces No. 7 Bloomfield in toughest test of season Posted: 03 October 2019 [06:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team moved to 3-0 this past weekend after winning a defensive battle at a tough Jonathan…
Tuesday 10/01/2019
Sports Roundup: Morell's four goals lead New Britain boys soccer to big second half in win over Bloomfield Posted: 01 October 2019 [08:50 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - Through the first 40 minutes of play in Tuesday’s matchup with Bloomfield, the New Britain…
EEE concerns cause number of area high school football games to change kickoff times Posted: 01 October 2019 [07:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As the EEE virus continues to be a hazard throughout Connecticut, area high school football teams are seeing…
Friday 09/27/2019
Plainville football uses big second quarter to take down Jonathan Law, remain unbeaten Posted: 27 September 2019 [09:42 PM] MILFORD - Another week, another win for the Plainville football team. The Blue Devils traveled to Jonathan Law on Friday night…
Thursday 09/26/2019
Football Preview: Plainville looks to continue strong start to season as it gets ready to face Jonathan Law in crossover matchup Posted: 26 September 2019 [06:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - After picking up convincing victories over a pair of area Catholic high schools in its opening two games, the…
Friday 09/20/2019
Football Roundup: No. 9 Southington football unable to catch up to No. 5 Darien in big matchup Posted: 20 September 2019 [10:03 PM] DARIEN - The No. 9 state-ranked Southington High football team fell behind early and was not able to catch up in…
ROUNDUP: Southington girls swimming improves to 2-0 with victory over Plainville Posted: 20 September 2019 [08:49 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Southington girls swim team improved to 2-0 with a 94-83 victory over Plainville Friday. Plainville freshman Natalie Basile…
Thursday 09/19/2019
Football Preview: Plainville looks to build off of strong Week 1 showing as it gets set to face Northwest Catholic Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team got its season off to a great start this past Friday night, jumping out to…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain boys soccer edged by Middletown in first loss of season Posted: 17 September 2019 [08:50 PM] STAFF REPORT MIDDLETOWN - The New Britain boys soccer team flirted with a 2-0 start on the season, but Middletown broke a…
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…