HARTFORD – Playing within the confines of Dunkin Donuts Park on Tuesday night, the Newington 17U American Legion baseball team raced…
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Monday 07/15/2019
Newington 17U American Legion baseball sweeps away Wolcott in weekend doubleheader Posted: 15 July 2019 [09:01 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington 17U American Legion baseball team enjoyed a productive weekend, sweeping Wolcott in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon.…
Friday 07/12/2019
2019 All-Herald Softball Team: Another fantastic season, another star-packed group of 10 Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:39 PM] This year’s softball season featured everything from Cinderella runs to state champions. It took plenty of individual talents to achieve that…
2019 All-Herald Boys Volleyball Team: Trio continues Indians dynasty, plus three more from strong Blue Knights Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:38 PM] This year’s All-Herald Boys Volleyball Team is made up of two teams, and for good reason. One was a conference champion,…
2019 All-Herald Girls Tennis Team: Standout seasons on court lead these five aces to be chosen Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:35 PM] It was a strong year for area girls tennis. As a result, the All-Herald Girls Tennis Team is one full of…
2019 All-Herald Boys Tennis Team: State champ Trevethan leads this talented group of five Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:34 PM] There was plenty of strong tennis play from the boys side this season, and the five players who make up our…
2019 All-Herald Girls Golf Team: Four new faces grace our squad on the links Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:32 PM] This year’s All-Herald Girls Golf Team boasts four new faces, as all four entries are making their first appearance on the…
2019 All-Herald Lacrosse Team: Collegiate careers ahead for many on this stellar group Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:28 PM] A number of local boys and girls lacrosse teams have continued their climb into competitive groups at the state level, and…
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…
Tuesday 07/09/2019
Newington American Legion's Cabral dedicates final baseball game to his mother, who continues battle with aphasia Posted: 09 July 2019 [03:56 PM] NEWINGTON - Simao Cabral’s arm was aching. After being away from a pitcher’s mound for two weeks due to injury, Monday’s…
Tough sixth inning dooms Newington 17U American Legion baseball against first-place West Hartford Posted: 09 July 2019 [02:53 PM] WEST HARTFORD - The Newington 17U American Legion baseball team battled through five tight innings against first-place West Hartford on Monday…
Monday 07/08/2019
Newington American Legion baseball snaps four-game skid with win over Bristol Posted: 08 July 2019 [08:53 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington American Legion baseball team had managed just six runs during its four-game losing skid, and it needed…
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…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
Elmer's Angels (Newington) falters in final inning, suffers tough loss to Bristol Knights in Connecticut Twilight League matchup Posted: 02 July 2019 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - Through six-plus innings, the Bristol Knights had trouble getting any offense going against Elmer’s Angels starting pitcher Scott Kelleher,…
Penders' two-out, walk-off single leads Newington 17U American Legion baseball over Winsted Posted: 02 July 2019 [03:46 PM] NEWINGTON - Hank Penders only hit Monday night turned out to be the most important for the Newington 17U American Legion…
Monday 07/01/2019
Newington 17U American Legion baseball falls to West Hartford on walk-off walk Posted: 01 July 2019 [03:23 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Battling against first-place West Hartford on Sunday, the Newington 17U American Legion baseball team fought until the very…
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…
Newington 17U American Legion baseball holds off Simsbury, draws closer in Zone 1 standings Posted: 28 June 2019 [04:50 PM] SIMSBURY - The Newington 17U American Legion team pulled to within a half game of West Hartford and Bristol in the…
Thursday 06/27/2019
Big sixth inning helps Newington 17U American Legion baseball top West Hartford Posted: 27 June 2019 [03:34 PM] NEWINGTON - Austyn Howe provided the pivotal moment in the pivotal inning for the Newington 17U American Legion baseball team against…
Wednesday 06/26/2019
Newington Parks and Rec's Summer Fun Run Series to begin in July Posted: 26 June 2019 [08:02 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington Parks and Recreation’s Summer Fun Run Series kicks off in two weeks, beginning a weekly stretch of…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
Cox making most of summer with Newington American Legion baseball after being cut from high school team Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:16 PM] NEWINGTON - When the list of players who made the cut for the Newington baseball team this past spring was released,…
Monday 06/24/2019
Newington American Legion baseball's bats quiet again in shutout loss to Simsbury Posted: 24 June 2019 [09:14 PM] NEWINGTON - After a slow first inning that saw the Newington American Legion baseball team come in the first inning…
Friday 06/21/2019
Local athletes to play in Connecticut All-Star Game in Bristol Posted: 21 June 2019 [07:55 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association and the Bristol Blues are teaming up to host the New England Championship Game, a…
Wednesday 06/19/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball holds off Newington after controversial call in sixth inning Posted: 19 June 2019 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington American Legion dugout erupted with joy in the bottom of the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game against…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Newington 17U American Legion baseball splits doubleheader with previously unbeaten Simsbury Posted: 18 June 2019 [04:47 PM] SIMSBURY - The Newington 17U American Legion baseball team was able to stay above the .500 mark this weekend thanks to…
Revamped Zone 1 will be much more difficult for American Legion baseball teams this summer Posted: 18 June 2019 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL - In past years, some teams have easily gotten through the Zone 1 schedule of the American Legion summer baseball…
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…
Monday 06/10/2019
Third straight Class M title cements Newington boys volleyball's legacy as dynasty Posted: 10 June 2019 [06:15 PM] SHELTON - As the Newington boys volleyball team crowded around teammate Collin Liedke and the Class M state tournament championship trophy…
Sunday 06/09/2019
Fun, loose atmosphere important for Newington boys volleyball on quest to three-peat Posted: 09 June 2019 [09:50 PM] SHELTON - It’s just after 8 p.m. on Thursday night at Shelton High School, and the opening serve of the Class…
Thursday 06/06/2019
Newington boys volleyball erases early deficit to beat No.2 Cheshire, claim third straight Class M title Posted: 06 June 2019 [10:23 PM] SHELTON – After dropping the first set 25-16 to No. 2 Cheshire and falling behind early in the second set, it…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
Championship Preview: No. 1 Newington boys volleyball has sights set on three-peat as it prepares to take on No. 2 Cheshire for Class M title Posted: 05 June 2019 [09:19 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys volleyball team is preparing for its seventh Class M state title game in nine years, but…
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…
Tuesday 06/04/2019
Top-seeded Newington boys volleyball will have chance at 3-peat after sweeping No. 4 Wethersfield in Class M semifinals Posted: 04 June 2019 [09:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Newington boys volleyball team faced its first real adversity in the state tournament before its semifinals match…
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.…
Friday 05/31/2019
Sports Roundup: Carr leads Southington baseball to LL quarters thanks to more walk-off magic Posted: 31 May 2019 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Billy Carr was still riding high after his walk-off single against New Britain in the first round of the…
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…
Monday 05/27/2019
Newington boys tennis closes out season in second round of Class L tournament Posted: 27 May 2019 [09:43 PM] NEWINGTON - It was quite the season for the Newington boys tennis team. In a meshing of strong upperclassmen and up-and-coming…
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…
Area boys volleyball teams earn top seeds in Class L, M; Newington going for three-peat Posted: 24 May 2019 [09:50 PM] The boys volleyball state tournaments begin next week, and so will Newington’s quest for a three-peat. The Indians are back-to-back…
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…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington boys volleyball sweeps East Hartford in opening round of CCC Tournament Posted: 21 May 2019 [09:34 PM] STAFF REPORT NEWINGTON - Newington’s quest for a conference title couldn’t have gotten off to much better start. The Indians’ boys volleyball…
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…
Registration open for Newington Friends of Football's golf outing in June Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:43 PM] NEWINGTON - Registration is now open for the Newington Friends of Football annual golf tournament, which is scheduled to take place…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Newington baseball sets sights on postseason-type matchups this week Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:25 PM] NEWINGTON - Tuesday afternoon’s game between the Newington baseball team and New Britain had the feel of a state tournament contest,…