Editor’s note: Some of the stats to highlight each athlete’s content came from the last official track postseason (2019-2020 indoor track season), as well as the recent indoor dual meet results (in Mar…
25 CIAC Boys Track Athletes to Watch in 2021
25 CIAC Girls Track Athletes to Watch in 2021
Editor’s note: Stats from the last official track postseason (2019-2020 indoor track season) were used along with stats from most recent indoor dual meet results (in March) where applicable plus recent…
State elite well-represented at NSAF USA Meet of Champions
While high school sports like football and wrestling have been the hardest hit by the pandemic this past year, the virus has impacted boys and girls indoor track, forcing teams this indoor season to find creative ways to h…
Indoor track athletes running away with latest opportunity
NEW HAVEN — The COVID-19 virus has thrown a curve ball to sports teams at every level with the need for high-level safety protocols either shutting down seasons or forcing adjustments to how the games are played to ensure …
Cheshire field hockey coach Wildermann steps down to spend more time with family
When Cheshire field hockey coach Eileen Wildermann became the Cheshire field hockey coach 13 years ago, she envisioned being in the position for a very long time.
“When I took the job, I loved it and I thou…
Track athletes competing at out-of-state events due to short CIAC indoor season
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on Connecticut high school sports and the current indoor track season is no exception.
Heading into the season, CIAC officials determined it would consist of only te…
SCC, SWC indoor track meets to begin this week; FCIAC, ECC will hold outdoor meets later in month
While other Connecticut leagues are still in the planning stage when it comes to competitive high school indoor track meets, the Southern Connecticut Conference and South-West Conference is a step ahead thanks to facilitie…
Despite challenges, planning begins statewide to hold competitive meets in March
The Connecticut high school indoor track community, relegated to only indoor practices the past two months this winter season due to the pandemic, received some positive news Thursday when the Connecticut Interscholastic A…
James Harris returns as North Haven fencing coach, previously coached from 2001-2008
For the fourth time in the last four fencing seasons the North Haven fencing team will have a new coach.
North Haven athletic director Steven Blumenthal announced on Friday that the school has hired James H…
FLAC will likely open for meets, but what if it doesn’t?
High school athletic directors and indoor track coaches and athletes anxiously await the winter sports guidelines from the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Board of Control.
The CIAC Board of…
Planning for safe indoor track meets will be a daunting task
The spacious 120,000 square-foot Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven typically hosts 70 to 80 percent of the boys and girls high school indoor track meets in Connecticut, with 30-35 events held each winter season.
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Reeder taking break as Cheshire boys swim coach
Cheshire athletic director Steve Trifone has announced that for the second time Cheshire boys swim coach Kevin Reeder has stepped down. Trifone said Reeded is stepping down due to a recent job change.
While…
How the winter delay could impact the Floyd Little Athletic Center
Erik Patchkofsky, the New Haven Public Schools athletic director who also doubles as the director of the Floyd Little Athletic Center, isn’t concerned that the debut of the Connecticut high school winter sports season has …
A look at some of the state’s top field hockey championship performers
Lauren Buck, Trumbull: She scored the first goal in a 2-0 win over Fairfield Ludlowe in the FCIAC East Division championship game. Buck led the team with 12 goals. Trumbull finished 12-0 and outscored opponents 35-1.
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From quarantine to championship, North Branford persevered in Shoreline
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted fall high school sports teams throughout Connecticut and the North Branford field hockey team was no exception, dealing with a early season quarantine that impacted practices and the start of…
McSherry leads Green Wave to SWC North title
NEW MILFORD — On Saturday, while New Milford girls soccer coach Greg Marsan watched his team during pregame warmups for its match with Newtown for the SWC North title, he said getting through a season impacted by COVID-19 …
Mellen, defense lift Immaculate to SWC South field hockey title
DANBURY — High school teams throughout Connecticut have had to deal with multiple challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Immaculate field hockey team was no exception.
The Mustangs were in qu…
Epke, defense leads Guilford to SCC A title
CHESHIRE — While the COVID-19 pandemic provided season-long challenges for the Guilford field hockey team, and despite Cheshire beating Guilford in the regular season, Guilford coaches and athletes entered Wednesday’s SCC …
Riley Peters lifts Ridgefield to FCIAC Central field hockey title
WESTPORT — The past two years, the Ridgefield field hockey team has been yearning for a little Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference respect, to be considered in the same conversation with FCIAC powerhouses …
Jacobson success for North Branford result of strong work ethic
NORTH BRANFORD — North Branford senior midfielder Kelli Jacobson has used a combination of natural talent and hard work to be a dominating force on offense and defense for the Thunderbirds the past four seasons.
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A look at some of field hockey’s state top performers (Nov. 5)
Julia DiConza, Staples: The senior has 11 goals and four assists this season, including a single-game school record four goals in a 6-1 win against Norwalk on Tuesday. The Wreckers have outscored opponents 46-3.
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Steffen kicks off SCC girls cross country meet in record fashion
NEW HAVEN — Entering the Southern Connecticut Conference Girls A Division Cross Country meet at East Shore Park, Anna Steffen of Hand was happy just to run and compete in the last meet of the season for SCC teams.
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MilesForMcGuirk an emotional event, raises 15K for ALS research
When Branford field hockey assistant coach Jenna Limone decided to organize the MilesForMcGuirk 5K fundraising event about three weeks ago, the reason for doing it was to give something back to Cathy McGuirk who coached th…
A look at some of Field Hockey’s state top performers (Oct. 27)
Raegan Bailey, Cheshire: The senior recorded her first hat trick in a rematch against Mercy on Monday, a 7-2 Rams win. Cheshire (8-0) won the first meeting 6-0.
Lauren Buck, Trumbull: The senior forward sco…
Breast cancer fundraisers by high school teams feel pinch of the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Connecticut high school sports on many levels, including annual October fundraisers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In the past, many programs have dedicated a game to …
Field hockey family shows support for Hall of Fame coach McGuirk battling ALS
When Branford field hockey coach Cathy McGuirk announced her retirement in January 2018 after 41 years at the helm, one of the most impactful memories for her was all the long-lasting friendships she made with all her athl…
A look at some of the state’s top field hockey performers: Week 3
Raegan Bailey, Cheshire: The senior forward has been instrumental in keeping the Rams undefeated (6-0) with wins over Lyman Hall, Guilford and Hand last week. The Rams are in a tough division of the SCC that includes fierc…
A look at some of the state’s top field hockey performers to date
Maura Carbone, Trumbull: The sophomore forward has led Trumbull (3-0) offensively with three goals and an assist in three games, a pair of wins over St. Joseph and a win over Fairfield Ludlowe.
Katie Goyda,…
What will high school field hockey look like this fall in CT?
High school field hockey coaches throughout Connecticut are keeping their fingers crossed.
Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every phase of our lives, and high school sports hasn’t been immune…
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