STRATFORD — What Stratford coach Mick Buckmir liked about Friday was that temperatures rose above 70 degrees for the first time this spring for baseball. As for his team’s game against town rival Bunnell, that, too, brought a smile to Buckmir’s face. Stratford had its ace, Brendan Duffy, on the hill, and the right-hander stymied […]
Baseball: Notre Dame-Fairfield rallies past Bunnell
STRATFORD — Richard Kerstetter made himself available to pitch out of the bullpen during Wednesday’s game against Bunnell. Little did Kerstetter know his coach would call upon him in the first inning after starter Tyler Romano managed to record just one out. As it turned out, bringing in Kerstetter proved to be a wise move […]
Boys Basketball: Kolbe Cathedral rallies to beat Bunnell, reach SWC semifinals
BRIDGEPORT — It was all about pride and defense.The Kolbe Cathedral boys basketball team showed plenty of both during the fourth quarter of Friday’s South-West Conference quarterfinal against Bunnell. It was during that stretch that the th…
Boys Basketball: Edwards, Bunnell edge Stratford in OT, get back to .500
STRATFORD — For the first time in over a month, the Bunnell boys basketball team is back at .500.The Bulldogs got there by staving off rival Stratford 88-84 in overtime on Friday.“Focusing for 32 minutes is what we’re working on,” Bull…
Boys Basketball: Edwards seals Bunnell’s comeback victory over Brookfield
STRATFORD — While the first half of the season was forgettable for the Bunnell boys basketball team, as of late the Bulldogs’ stock seems to be rising.And while two straight wins is nice, the third — a 55-53 come-from-behind victory over…
Boys Basketball: Bunnell’s Moreland ‘learning how to fill the stat line’
It’s no secret that Maximus Edwards is the clear-cut No. 1 scoring option for Bunnell. The 6-foot-3 forward has followed up a breakout freshman season by averaging close to 26 points through six games.But he can’t do it by himself.Fortunat…
Boys Basketball: Federici, Kolbe Cathedral knock off Bunnell, continue their rapid rise
STRATFORD — Life at Kolbe Cathedral is pretty good under John Pfohl.With Wednesday’s 82-76 win over perennial contender Bunnell, the Cougars continued their remarkable transformation under their new coach.“The kids have surprised me some…
Football: Madison, Bunnell bulldoze Stratford but fall short of playoff berth
STRATFORD — Bunnell did all it could do Thanksgiving morning to put itself in reach of the postseason. Unfortunately, simply winning was not enough. The Bulldogs did their part in beating Stratford 46-6 at Penders Field, however, the eighth and final playoff spot in Class L went to four-time defending champion New Canaan, which beat […]
Boys soccer: Ginand resigns after 11 seasons at Bunnell; won Class L state title in 2011
Jim Ginand knew last spring that 2017 would likely be his 11th and final season as Bunnell’s varsity boys soccer coach — but wanted to be sure. Ginand, 37, officially made his decision last week after the Bulldogs qualified for the state tournament for the first time in five seasons. “We (he and his wife) […]
Football: Bunnell crushes Newtown, moves closer to Class L playoff berth
NEWTOWN — Bunnell quarterback Richard Souffrant didn’t attempt a single pass Friday night, and it wasn’t because the temperature dipped into the low teens. “Not one,” Souffrant said moments after the final second ticked off the clock…
Boys Soccer: Winkler, Masuk eventually put Bunnell away, advance to Class L 2nd round
MONROE — As far as Ryan Winkler is concerned, the Masuk boys soccer team did not deliver its best effort to kick off the Class L state tournament. Fortunately, when you have the resume that the Panthers have, the bar is set pretty high to be…
Football: Davis, Bunnell run through Notre Dame-Fairfield
STRATFORD — With starting quarterback Tyler Phommachanh out with an injury, Bunnell coach Sean Mignone didn’t want to throw sophomore backup quarterback Brian Carafiello into the fire with a diverse offensive set. He made things simple … the Bulldogs were going to run the football. Then run it some more. And after that? Keep running […]
Football: Davis, Bunnell run wild through Notre Dame-Fairfield
STRATFORD — With starting quarterback Tyler Phommachanh out with an injury, Bunnell coach Sean Mignone didn’t want to throw sophomore backup quarterback Brian Carafiello into the fire with a diverse offensive set. He made things simple … the Bulldogs were going to run the football. Then run it some more. And after that? Keep running […]
Football: Hand’s defense rises up, stifles Bunnell
MADISON — Over the years, the hallmark of Hand’s football team has been its defense.For the second consecutive week, the Tigers allowed just one touchdown and that came on special teams. This time, Hand knocked off Bunnell, 34-6, Friday nig…
Girls Volleyball: Warde powers past Bunnell in four sets
STRATFORD — After jumping out of the gates with four straight wins to open the season, the Warde girls volleyball team suddenly found itself struggling with consistency and struggling with communication. The end result? The Mustangs lost fiv…
Football: Davis, Bunnell overpower New Fairfield
BUNNELL 49, NEW FAIRFIELD 7
NEW FAIRFIELD 0 0 0 7 — 7
BUNNELL 7 28 14 0 — 49
B — Richard Souffrant, 12 pass from Tyler Phommachanh (Avery Nunn kick)B — Jarrod Davis, 4 run (Nunn kick)B — Davis, 20 run (Nunn kick)B — Ma’Kaai Curr…
Girls Volleyball: Stratford ends decades-long drought vs. Bunnell
STRATFORD — After a historic Wednesday night at home against Bunnell, Stratford’s girls volleyball team is going to have to reset their targets. “Our big goal this season was to beat Bunnell,” Stratford senior libero Brianna LaPia said…
Football: Bunnell shuts out East Haven [updated]
STRATFORD — Trying to define a high school football team after a 29-point season-opening loss to a perennial state power is almost unfair. So Bunnell High School earned a mulligan to Week 2 Friday against East Haven.And now, after its impres…
Football: Hersch, Masuk rout Bunnell to open season
MONROE — The first 13 seconds of the season couldn’t have gone much better for Bunnell. The next 47 minutes and 47 seconds, however, couldn’t have gone much worse. Tyreek Smith gave the Bulldogs an early jolt against Masuk Friday, returning the opening kickoff 81 yards for a touchdowns. But the Panthers responded by reeling […]
Despite changes, Bunnell looking to build on success
S TRATFORD — Bunnell lost more than its two best players when Brett Bogdwicz and Zhyaire Fernandes received their diplomas. “I think we lost two special players that you don’t really see too often,” coach Sean Mignone said Tuesday. “We were lucky to have them as four-year starters.” Last season, Bogdwicz recorded a team-high 807 […]
Lacrosse: Branford programs maintain level of success, Bunnell teams to host fundraiser
The Branford boys and girls lacrosse teams have a long history of success. This season has been typical with both programs off to impressive starts. The Branford boys are off to an 8-3 start and the girls are 9-3. Hard work, a solid practice structure and communication have combined to lead the boys program to […]
Tuesday's boys basketball roundup: Bunnell outlasts Weston in OT; Stratford wins last game, qualifies for postseason play
Bunnell 71, Weston 68 (OT) >> Max Edwards finished with 24 points for Bunnell in this South-West Conference regular-season finale at Stratford. Zhyaire Fernandes added 19 points for the Bulldogs, who will be the No. 2 seed in the SWC tournament beginning Friday. Hamilton Forsythe had a game-high 32 points for Weston. Stratford 69, Newtown […]
#Tweet-Your-Buzzer-Beaters: New Fairfield's Brett Tenaglia's FULL COURT shot to force OT in JV game
@SportsCenter Easily in the top ten of all time #SCtop10 #SCTopTen @TenagliaBrett pic.twitter.com/3h8PoHQmla — Mike Farrell (@mf2531) January 21, 2017 We normally stick to varsity games here on #TweetYourBuzzerBeaters. HOWEVER… We do make exceptions in extreme circumstances. This absolutely qualifies. Behold: Brett Tenaglia’s FULL COURT buzzer-beating heave to force overtime in New Fairfield’s junior varsity […]
Monday's boys basketball roundup: Bunnell gets past New London in overtime
AMISTAD 57, WINDHAM TECH 27 (at New Haven) Windham Tech 6 10 6 5 – 27 Amistad 16 10 17 14 – 57 WINDHAM TECH (27) Roland Baez 1 0-0 2, Tristian Kandolin 1 0-0 3, Andre Jose 2 0-0 4, Mano Rangel 1 0-0 2, Sid Green 2 1-2 5, Cole Ranquin 0 3-4 […]
The 2016 CIAC Football Playoff Schedule / Scoreboard
Class LL [aesop_image imgwidth=”720″ img=”http://www.gametimect.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-Class-LL-Bracket-Final.jpg” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left”] ••• Quarterfinals Tuesday, November 29 Darien 29, Greenwich 3 Ridgefield 28, West Haven 21 Shelton 55, Newtown 21 Southington 35, NFA 22 ••• Semifinals Monday, December 5 Ridgefield 44, Shelton 41 at Finn Stadium, Shelton, 6:30 p.m. Darien 38, Southington 7 at Boyle Stadium, Stamford 6:30 […]
CIAC Football Quarterfinal Roundup: Southington, Darien to meet in semis again
CIAC Football Playoff Scoreboard / Schedule Class LL Southington 35, Norwich Free Academy 22 WFSB 3 Connecticut SOUTHINGTON >> Vance Upham became his school’s all-time leading rusher with 225 yards on 35 carries and had a touchdown as Southington defeated Norwich Free Academy 35-22 and advance to Class LL semifinals for the fourth-straight season. Anthony Plantamauro caught […]
Football: The 2016 CIAC Class M Quarterfinal Preview Capsules
More Previews: CLASS LL | CLASS L | CLASS S CLASS M Capsules by Mike Pucci (St. Joseph v. Wolcott, Bunnell v. Killingly, Hillhouse v. New Fairfield) and Jimmy Zanor (Berlin v. Valley Regional). No. 8 Berlin at No. 1 Valley Regional/OL WHERE/WHEN —Richard Blythe Field, Deep River. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. TEAM RECORDS —Berlin 8-2 (CCC Division […]
Football Notebook: Foran still in hunt for playoff berth
Foran is very much in the thick of the Class M state playoff race. The Lions (5-3), though, would need to win their two remaining regular season games and then get some help in order to qualify. Foran is currently ranked 11th in Class M. The top eight teams advance to the quarterfinals. The Lions […]
Girls Soccer: Norton's deciding PK lifts Bunnell over Law in Class L first round
Bunnell’s Haylee Norton with the deciding penalty kick against Law. #ctgsoc pic.twitter.com/BSjANbk2ao — Joe Morelli (@nhrJoeMorelli) November 10, 2016 MILFORD >> Bunnell’s Haylee Norton was in the same situation as the rest of the Bunnell and Law girls’ soccer players Wednesday afternoon — none had taken a penalty kick in a CIAC game before. The […]
Football: Sterling Bunnell receivers Fernandes, Bogdwicz took different paths to excellence
One was a freshman superstar, who arrived as a physical specimen and lit the state aflame only to become so humbled by injuries that he nearly gave up the sport. The other was an unassuming kid, whose silent work ethic has transformed him into one best players in the state. Not only do Bunnell football […]
Wednesday's girls volleyball roundup: Cheshire outlasts Shelton; Bunnell moves to 11-1
Amity 3, Daniel Hand 0 (at Woodbridge) Game Scores: A 25-15, 26-24, 26-24 Notes: A-Kathleen Walsh had 16 kills and 10 digs, Jaiden Williams had 37 assists and 5 digs, Abby Harbinson had 15 kills and 7 blocks, Brooke Matyasovsky had 20 digs. DH-Amanda Gentile had 8 kills and 4 blocks, Olivia Finke had 16 […]
Vote for Thursday's Star of the Day
Wednesday’s Star Amanda Gentile, Hand girls volleyball: She had 17 kills and five blocks in a 3-1 win over East Haven. [polldaddy poll=”9537441″] Vote for Thursday’s Star until 9 p.m. Friday.
Thursday's boys soccer roundup: Bunnell notches first victory
Bunnell 6, Kolbe Cathedral 1 (at Stratford) Kolbe Cathedral 0 1 — 1 Bunnell 5 1 — 6 First half—BU: Alex Kells (Tyler Cartegena) 12:00; Alex Kells (Max Jaekle) 20:00; Fahad Qayyum (Klajdi Memelli) 21:00; Alex Kells (Jesse Clark) 24:00; Jesse Clark (Tyler Cartegena) 36:00; Second half—KLB: Nathaniel Mones 43:00; BU: Jesse Clark (Tyler Cartegena) […]
Nine to be inducted into Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Nov. 17
Seven coaches, one athletic director, one media member and a legendary military member and state athlete will be honored as 2016 inductees to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame at its 40th annual ceremony on Nov. 17 at the Aqua Turf in Southington at 7 p.m. Athletic Director Elaine Biercevicz Piazza, coaches […]
Inside the SWC: No vengeance, just another night at the office for Newtown
[aesop_character img=”http://www.gametimect.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Headshot.png” caption=”SEAN PATRICK BOWLEY” align=”right” force_circle=”on”] As Hunter Cobb raced around the corner en route to his third touchdown of the day during Newtown’s 34-0 victory over New Fairfield, the sports reporters present had already crafted the crux of their stories in their heads. It went something like, Newtown lost the SWC championship to […]
SWC Football 2016: Bunnell preview
Above: Junior year highlights for Bunnell All-State WR Brett Bogdwicz, who will be the focus of the Dawgs’ attack in 2016. Vitals Coach: SEAN MIGNONE (Second year, 8-7) Conference: SWC Colonial Playoff Class: M (513 boys enrollment) Home: Bulldog Field, Stratford 2015 Record: 4-6 (1-4) 2016 Kickoff: Sept. 9 vs. TEAM, 7 p.m. Team website: MaxPreps | Twitter: @REALBunnell_FB Top players BRETT BOGDWICZ, Sr. WR/DB (5-11, 180) ZHYAIRE […]
2016 New Haven Register All-Area Girls Outdoor Track Team
The 2016 New Haven Register All-Area Girls Track and Field Team. Compiled by Dan Nowak. Photos by New Haven Register Staff. Most Valuable Performer Jessica Drop Coginchaug, Senior Stats: At the New England meet she won the 3200 (10:17.54) and was second in the 1600 (4:49.47), at the State Open she won the 1600 (4:48.29) […]
#Tweet-Your-Buzzer-Beaters: Waterford's Shannon; Shelton's Terrasi; Bunnell's Fernandes
It was yet another night of thrills in Connecticut boys basketball. On Friday night, we had two #TweetYourBuzzerBeaters from East Catholic and Branford. On Tuesday, we had three from Shelton’s Matt Terrasi felled Branford, Bunnell’s Zhyaire Fernandes topped New Fairfield and, finally, Waterford’s Colin Shannon broke Norwich Free Academy’s heart. Tuesday’s Boys Basketball Roundup To be perfectly […]
Football: Thanksgiving Day ticket information
Tickets for the Notre Dame-West Haven vs. Hamden Green Bowl game on Thanksgiving Day at 10:30 a.m. at Hamden High School will be sold at both schools prior to the game. Tickets will be on sale at Notre Dame Nov. 20, 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to noon each day in the athletic office. […]
Football: Bunnell stuffs Brookfield in overtime upset victory
2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but insanity of this Zapruder clip must mean it's Bunnell's winning GL-stuff? #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/1JFrWVdmGI — Sean Patrick Bowley (@SPBowley) October 24, 2015 Above, short clip of Bunnell’s winning goal-line stuff of Brookfield to win in overtime (via Bunnell High School on Hudl) STRATFORD >> Adam Wojenski scored from a […]
Football: Mason, Carpenter lead No. 7 Newtown in rout of Bunnell
Video via Sportzedge.com NEWTOWN >> Ben Mason and Ethan Carpenter scored two touchdowns apiece in the first half as No. 7 Newtown rolled past Bunnell 44-13 Monday night. Mason caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Justin Dunn and capped the first-half scoring with a 74-yard interception return touchdown. Carpenter ran for a score and caught […]
2015 SWC Football Team Preview Capsules
COLONIAL Bunnell Armed with 2,000-yard passing QB Adam Wojenski and up-coming stars at the skill positions, Bunnell looks to put last year’s coaching turmoil behind it and build off of last year’s strong finish under new coach Sean Mignone. Team Preview Masuk Is Masuk still Masuk? All-state end and receiver Joe Capodagli and […]
Football 2015: Familiar faces starting fresh in different Greater New Haven area coaching positions
Football rosters are often helpful to spectators to be able to identify players quickly. This season, spectators may also need them to figure out the many new head coaches in the Greater New Haven area. When play begins on Sept. 11, 14 coaches will officially debut at their new schools. Some were head coaches previously, […]
SWC Football 2015: Bunnell preview
Above: Highlight reel for senior quarterback Adam Wojenski, who has a wealth of targets at his disposal as the Bulldogs try to return as SWC contenders. Vitals Coach: Sean Mignone (First year, 4-1 as interim) Conference: SWC Colonial Playoff Class: M (508 boys enrollment) Home: Bulldog Field, Bunnell High School, Stratford 2014 Record: 6-5 (3-2 Colonial) 2015 Kickoff: Sept. 11 at Masuk, 7 p.m. […]
2015 New Haven Register All-Area Boys Outdoor Track Team
Most Valuable Performer Ruvens Exantus Bunnell, Sr., jumps/hurdles Stats: Led Bunnell to a second-place finish at the SWC Championship meet, scoring 38 of his team’s 72 points by winning the 110 hurdles, long and triple jump and taking second in the 300 hurdles. Won the Class MM and State Open (46-10.25, school record) in triple […]
2015 New Haven Register Area Boys Track MVP: Ruvens Exantus, Bunnell
When Bunnell’s Ruvens Exantus first began the triple jump his sophomore year, he would channel his inner musician as he stared down the runway. “(Head coach Jim Brown’s) words were, think of it as drumming; you have to have a three-beat rhythm and keep the spacing in between each beat (jump) consistently the same,” Ruvens […]
2015 New Haven Register All-State Baseball Team
Player of the Year Mike Cowell Shelton, Sr., P/IF Stats: Threw two no-hitters, went 8-1, tossed 102 strikeouts with only 11 walks in 68 innings pitched. Also batted .406 with 19 RBIs. Honors: SCC Player of the Year, All-SCC Housatonic Division and coaches all-state selection. Off the field: Member of the Foreign National Honor Society, […]
The 2015 New Haven Register All-Area Baseball Team
The 2015 New Haven Register All-Area Baseball Team. Captions by Henry Chisholm. Photos by Arnold Gold unless noted. Most Valuable Player Mike Cowell – MVP Shelton, Sr., P/IF Stats: Threw two no-hitters, went 8-1, tossed 102 strikeouts with only 11 walks in 68 innings pitched. Also batted .406 with 19 RBIs. Honors: SCC Player of […]
Who will be the 2014-15 Register Athletes of the Year?
Has it really been over 20 years since the New Haven Register started honoring its Area Athletes of the Year? It will be the 21st year where we acknowledge all of our MVPs throughout the course of the school year tonight’s at Amarante’s Sea Cliff and culminate the evening by naming our latest Athletes […]
Class L Baseball: East Lyme tags Rossomando, holds off Bunnell to reach title game
MIDDLETOWN >> Two runs had already crossed the plate when the dangerous Justin Lasko stepped into the batter’s box. The rather sizeable Bunnell rooting section which made its way to Palmer Field for Wednesday’s Class L semifinal was feeling pretty good about things, even though the Bulldogs were trailing by a run and down to their […]
