Editor’s note: With no 11-on-11 high school football in Connecticut in the fall, Hearst Connecticut Media sent 1983 Alvirne High School graduate Jim Fuller to take in the home opener for the Hudson, N.H., school. New Hamps…
New Hampshire considered 7-on-7 before becoming only New England state with 11-on-11 football
HUDSON, N.H. — There have been protests here in Connecticut as it became apparent that a normal high school football season wouldn’t be happening.
Now many schools are taking part in 7-on-7 football. While …
Friends, colleagues reflect on life of New Haven area legend Jim Guercia
The outpouring of grief in the passing of New Haven area football and baseball legend Jim Guercia has impacted multiple generations of the lives he touched during his time as a decorated student-athlete at Wilbur Cross Hig…
Friends, colleagues reflect on life of New Haven area legend Jim Guercia
The outpouring of grief in the passing of New Haven area football and baseball legend Jim Guercia has impacted multiple generations of the lives he touched during his time as a decorated student-athlete at Wilbur Cross Hig…
Cafaro brothers double their pleasure in Ansonia’s convincing win over Naugatuck
NAUGATUCK — There is no truth to the rumor that there has been a member of Cafaro family taking part in each of the Ansonia High School football program’s 120 meetings with rival Naugatuck also one could excuse the Greyhou…
Seymour shuts out ND-Fairfield, Waterford hits past Granby, will meet for M crown
WEST HAVEN — Since the Seymour softball team burst onto to scene in the early 1990s, it’s been almost a foregone conclusion the Wildcats will be playing on the final weekend of the high school season.
Only …
Medalist Matt Doyle leads Hand to CIAC Division II state title
NEW BRITAIN — Officials were going over the contingency plan just in case the CIAC Division II Golf team title would need to be decided in a playoff.
Matthew Doyle’s brilliance made all chatter of extra gol…
Haddam-Killingworth tops Stafford in OT thriller, reaches 1st Class S state final since 1994
ENFIELD — Watching the Haddam-Killingworth and Stafford/East Windsor/Somers players walk off the field after one rather forgettable first half of football, those who opted to sit in the rain at Enfield High School for Sunday afternoon’s CIAC C…
Engel, Stafford Co-Op slows down Cromwell/Portland, advances to S semis
ENFIELD —Each piece of game footage that crossed his path in the last couple of days only increased Stafford/East Windsor/Somers football coach Brian Mazzone’s respect for Cromwell/Portland receiver Nick Wright and increased his own anxiety le…
Defense, special teams spark Notre Dame-West Haven in win over Xavier
MIDDLETOWN — The Notre Dame of West Haven football program has won more than a few games in its storied history with dominating efforts on defense and special teams.
The Green Knights went back to that familiar script to post a 21-6 Southern C…
Freshman Pritchard slams door on E.O. Smith, Amity reaches LL softball semis
STORRS — While Kelly Pritchard’s knees might not have been shaking, there was no doubt that the precocious freshman pitcher was just a tad bit nervous when was called upon to record the final three outs in Friday’s Class LL quarterfinal game.
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Class S Track and Field championships: Derby boys bring home second-consecutive title
With the incredible run of success over the last three years, the legacy of the senior class is one that will go down in Derby High School folklore. However, before taking aim at a State Open title, the Red Raiders’ boys track and field team h…
Relays help Hillhouse claim Class MM boys track title over Bunnell; Avon girls win, Sheehan second
MIDDLETOWN — When Manasseh Bekele crossed the line after putting the finishing touches on Hillhouse setting a Class MM record by winning the 4×400 relay, there were a few handshakes with his fellow anchor leg runners.
At the time, the blisteri…