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 03/19/2020
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
'The ones who are involved in this high school sports season are just absolutely broken,' former Connecticut student-athlete starts petition in response to CIAC ruling Posted: 10 March 2020 [08:44 PM] The CIAC cancelling the remainder of the winter sports seasons was not well received by just about anyone in the state.…
'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
Sports Roundup: Hall-Southington boys ice hockey advances in Division III state tournament, Newington-Berlin eliminated Posted: 09 March 2020 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey team carried loads of promise after a 17-3 regular season, but untimely injuries ended…
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…
Area girls basketball seniors selected to CHSCA All-Star Game Posted: 09 March 2020 [05:08 PM] The rosters for the upcoming CHSCA girls basketball Senior All-Star Games were sent out to coaches on Monday, and a number…
Friday 03/06/2020
Newington girls basketball takes down E.O. Smith, advances to Class L quarterfinals Posted: 06 March 2020 [09:10 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington girls basketball team had to get past E.O. Smith, the two-time defending CCC Tournament champions, if it…
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…
Thursday 03/05/2020
Armour's performance crucial to Newington girls basketball's state title hopes Posted: 05 March 2020 [05:12 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington girls basketball team’s offensive leaders are unquestionably senior Ashanti Frazier and sophomore Karissa Zocco. The prolific backcourt…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
Area boys basketball teams learn state tournament paths to Mohegan Sun Posted: 04 March 2020 [04:16 PM] The CIAC released the boys basketball state tournament brackets on Wednesday morning, and the first-round matchups are highlighted by the rematch…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
Newington girls basketball runs over Hartford Public, cruises into second round of Class L state tournament Posted: 03 March 2020 [08:28 PM] NEWINGTON - Back on Feb. 10, the Newington girls basketball team watched Hartford Public open the regular season contest with a…
New Britain's Medina, Newington's Lozada add thrilling final chapter to wrestling rivalry at State Open Posted: 03 March 2020 [02:51 PM] NEW HAVEN - New Britain’s Isaiah Medina and Newington’s Aidan Lozada were already used to sharing a mat together, but the…
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
Newington-Berlin, Hall-Southington boys ice hockey teams continue to develop rivalry with string of closely-scheduled games Posted: 27 February 2020 [04:20 PM] NEWINGTON - Prior to Wednesday night’s game against Hall-Southington, Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey head coach Dave Harackiewicz told his players they…
Wednesday 02/26/2020
Hall-Southington boys ice hockey uses dominant first period to avenge previous loss to Newington-Berlin Posted: 26 February 2020 [09:49 PM] NEWINGTON - A lot can change in one week and the Hall-Southington boys ice hockey team needed just six seconds to…
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.…
Friday 02/21/2020
Newington girls basketball's young guns show their firepower in CCC tourney opener Posted: 21 February 2020 [03:35 PM] NEWINGTON - During the second half of the Newington girls basketball team’s 67-30 blowout win over Enfield in Thursday’s CCC Tournament…
Newington girls basketball rolls past Enfield, advances to CCC quarterfinals Posted: 21 February 2020 [11:13 AM] NEWINGTON - The Newington girls basketball team showed why it’s the top seed in the CCC Tournament on Thursday night. Hosting…
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…
Berlin, Newington among girls basketball teams battling for No. 1 seeds as tourney time nears Posted: 16 February 2020 [09:41 PM] We have reached the final week of the regular season for girls basketball, but for a number of area teams, there…
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.…
Thursday 02/13/2020
Sports Roundup: Newington girls basketball rolls past New Britain on Senior Night Posted: 13 February 2020 [10:31 PM] STAFF REPORT NEWINGTON - The Newington girls basketball team made sure their senior’s final home game of the regular season was a…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
Sports Roundup: Allen's 20-20 effort leads Innovation boys basketball to easy win over Civic Leadership Posted: 12 February 2020 [10:35 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - Clinton Allen continues to impress with All-State forward LJ Hazelwood out of the lineup. “CJ had a…
Monday 02/10/2020
Sports Roundup: Hill hits go-ahead 3-pointer in waning seconds to lead Innovation boys basketball past Aerospace Posted: 10 February 2020 [10:25 PM] STAFF REPORT WINDSOR - It was a wide range of emotions for the Innovation boys basketball on Monday night. There was plenty…
Newington girls basketball embracing difficult schedule as state tournament approaches Posted: 10 February 2020 [04:05 PM] NEWINGTON - Saturday morning’s matchup against Cromwell was a little too close for the Newington girls basketball team’s liking, at least…
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…
Saturday 02/08/2020
Newington girls basketball overcomes slow start, pulls away from Cromwell for fifth straight win Posted: 08 February 2020 [01:22 PM] NEWINGTON – Through the first three quarters of Saturday morning’s contest with Cromwell, the Newington girls basketball team’s shooters looked like…
Friday 02/07/2020
Area teams learn 2020 Connecticut High School Football Alliance matchups Posted: 07 February 2020 [07:35 PM] STAFF REPORT The Connecticut High School Football Alliance announced its 2020 schedule Friday, with a number of local teams scheduled…
Thursday 02/06/2020
Sports Roundup: New Britain girls basketball rolls past Hartford Public on Senior Night Posted: 06 February 2020 [10:25 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain girls basketball made sure their seniors’ final home game of their careers was a…
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…
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
Sports Roundup: Berlin boys swimming wins back-and-forth meet to best Middletown for first time since 2010 Posted: 29 January 2020 [09:33 PM] STAFF REPORT MERIDEN - It’s been a while since the Berlin boys swimming team had beaten Middletown. Since 2010 to be exact.…
Tuesday 01/28/2020
Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey looking for more offense earlier in games Posted: 28 January 2020 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Facing a winless Shepaug Valley-Litchfield-Thomaston-Nonnewaug, the Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey team carried a slim 1-0 lead into the third…
Newington indoor track teams breaking numerous school records Posted: 28 January 2020 [05:39 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys and girls indoor track teams are currently enjoying the type of success that can rewrite the…
Monday 01/27/2020
Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey shuts out SLTN, qualifies for state tournament Posted: 27 January 2020 [08:41 PM] NEWINGTON - A first-period goal from Justin Stergos was all the Newington-Berlin boys ice hockey co-op needed Monday afternoon to pick…
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…
Thursday 01/23/2020
Newington wrestling not shying away from top competition, sees it as beneficial Posted: 23 January 2020 [08:50 PM] NEWINGTON - Wednesday night was a rough one for the Newington wrestling team, falling 68-3 to Simsbury, including seven losses via…