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We were about to make the long trek to Killingly from GameTimeCT HQ. We’d reached the I-91 merge with I-95 in New Haven. Just turn left for 95 North and Killingly to watch if Capital Prep could continue its late drive for a Class S playoff berth, or take a right to West Haven to […]
BETHEL — Bethel boys soccer coach Tony Fernandes has lifted a state championship as both a player and coach, the latter in Wildcats colors.His message of “survive and advance” was heard loud in Bethel’s Class L opener Monday, as a slug…
WFSB 3 Connecticut When Shea McManaway and Norwich Free Academy torched Xavier in a Week 1 shootout victory, the rest of Connecticut took keen interests in the goings on in Norwich. In Week 2, the McManaway and Wildcats put on another show. They went toe-to-toe with Cheshire, which was still carrying the preseason banner of […]
HARTFORD >> Coming on in relief in a bases-loaded, no-out jam? Check. Driving in the game’s only run on a double with two outs in the sixth inning? Check. Heading to a state championship game for the second time in three years? All in a day’s work for Brendan Clark. The North Haven senior couldn’t […]
When the final out of the 2016 high school softball season was recorded, there was still one debate that raged on and one more game that softball fanatics would have loved to witness. Class L champion Fitch and Class LL winner Cheshire both finished undefeated at 27-0 and featured award-winning pitchers. Fitch’s Caroline Taber was […]
Above: Highlight reel for senior TE/DE Fre’sko Stevenson, one of Fitch’s many veterans returning up front in 2016. Vitals Coach: MIKE ELLIS JR. (2nd year, 5-5) Conference: ECC Large Playoff Class: L (578 boys enrollment) Home: Dorr Field, Groton 2015 Record: 5-5 (4-2 ECC Large) 2016 Kickoff: Sept. 9 vs. Westerly (R.I.), 6:30 p.m. Team website: MaxPreps Top players AIDEN GREEN, Sr. OT/OLB KEVIN BERARDI, […]
The 2016 New Haven Register All-State Softball First Team. Compiled by Mike Pucci. Portraits by Catherine Avalone and Arnold Gold. Complete All-State Lineups ••• FIRST TEAM Player of the Year Caroline Taber Fitch, Sr., P Stats: Went 27-0 with a 0.38 ERA for the Class L and ECC champions. Struck out 232 batters and walked just […]
Fitch senior pitcher Caroline Taber admitted that she was once known for not having a changeup as part of her arsenal. That changed this season. And Taber, already one of the state’s best, became even more effective in the pitching circle. Taber worked on perfecting that pitch all last summer while a member of the […]
Unbeaten Class L champion Fitch finishes as the No. 1 team in the final Top 10 Poll. Unbeaten Class LL champ Cheshire placed second, while Class M champion Seymour was third. Fitch received 10 of 15 first-place votes from the panel of sports writers and coaches. Cheshire received five first-place votes. Team Record 1st Place […]
WEST HAVEN >> Caroline Taber likes to take naps on game days – sometimes more than one. They must be doing her some good. The two-time Gatorade Connecticut Player of the Year scattered three hits and struck out 11 to lead top-seeded Fitch to a 2-0 victory over No. 2 Masuk in the CIAC Class […]
STRATFORD >> Top-seeded Fitch-Groton is on its way to its third straight Class L Softball Finals after a 3-0 win over No. 4 Torrington Tuesday night at Stratford’s DeLuca Field. Last year, the Falcons (23-0), were undefeated going into the finals only to lose to East Haven. The year before, with one regular-season loss, they […]
GROTON >> After walking the game’s first two batters, then getting hit hard in the second inning by a Mercy team that was primed for an upset, it seemed like the emotions of the day were getting the best of Fitch senior pitcher Caroline Taber. Taber had learned that morning, while sitting in French class, […]
From Gatorade Press Release: In its 31st year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Caroline Taber of Fitch High School as its 2015-16 Gatorade Connecticut Softball Player of the Year. Taber is the second Gatorade Connecticut Softball Player of […]
SOUTHINGTON >> The streak is over. Southington was one win shy of tying Seymour’s state record of 78-consecutive softball wins, but No. 2-ranked Fitch beat the No. 1 Blue Knights 2-0 on Monday at Southington High School to hand them their first defeat since 2013. “Our senior class,” Southington coach Davina Hernandez said. “They were freshman when […]
Monday’s Star Tom Close, East Hampton boys basketball: Finished with 28 points in East Hampton’s 84-63 victory over Valley Regional. [polldaddy poll=”9244320″] Vote for Tuesday’s Star until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
From the CIAC: Twenty high school athletic programs have been selected as CIAC Michaels Achievement Cup exemplary programs recognizing their outstanding achievement as overall athletics programs for the 2014-15 academic year. They are: Branford Canton Coventry East Catholic East Hampton Fairfield Ludlowe Fitch Joel Barlow Ledyard Lewis Mills Lyman Memorial Lyme-Old Lyme North Branford Northwest Catholic Northwestern Simsbury […]
Let’s dispense with the pleasantries shall we? The first five or six weeks of the Connecticut High School Football season have mostly been one, big massive snooze fest. Sure, there have been some exciting moments. Any game involving Glastonbury or Conard (or both) we suppose. …There’s been some East Haven theatrics, sure. Thrilling — but […]
As it dragged on a bit, the Foran postgame chant lost its rhythm and turned into a fairly tough tongue twister. Everyone involved hopes it gets considerably longer and more difficult by Thanksgiving and beyond. Jeff Bevino leads his Lions in a “Cha-ching” for every win they pick up. After obliterating New London Friday night […]
GUILFORD >> The third quarter has not been very favorable for Fitch this season. It looked like that trend would continue Friday against Guilford. The host Indians, already leading by a touchdown, recovered an onside kick to start the second half. But the Falcons kept their composure and forced Guilford to punt. On the ensuing […]
GROTON >> When the rain finally cleared after a more than 90-minute delay Friday night, some familiar faces were missing from the Norwich Free Academy sidelines. Starting running backs De’Jean General and Ransford Darby were both out with injuries. But perhaps most notably, star quarterback Jawaun Johnson was also out — for reasons that haven’t […]
DIVISION I Bacon Academy Sean Kelly is one of the state’s most prolific quarterbacks, and he has returning weapons at his side. But the Bobcats could use a defense if they want to make any headway among heavyweights like New London or NFA. Team Preview East Lyme Only five starters are back for […]
Above: Highlight reel for Fitch DE Donte Paul, one of the seniors new Fitch coach Mike Ellis will be counting on to lead the program out of the doldrums in 2015. Vitals Coach: Mike Ellis (First year) Conference: ECC Division I Playoff Class: L (565 boys enrollment) Home: Dorr Field, Groton 2014 Record: 0-11 (0-10 ECC) 2015 Kickoff: Sept. 11 at Plainfield, 6:30 p.m. Team website: MaxPreps […]
The New Haven Register All-State Softball Team. Capsules by Mike Pucci. Photos by Catherine Avalone and Arnold Gold. Most Valuable Player Kendra Friedt Southington, Sr., P Stats: Went 17-0 and guided the Lady Knights to a third straight Class LL state championship. Had a 0.62 ERA and struck out 235 batters in 112 innings while […]
We spent 36 hours following the fine work of NFHSNetwork and CPTV Sports, who brought to you, live, ALL of the CIAC spring state championships. Here are the top moments we managed to capture on Vine throughout the weekend. With so many games going on simultaneously, it was impossible to keep track of it all. If […]
Follow our live Twitter feed from the CIAC state championship softball games at DeLuca Field and Biondi Field beginning Friday night with Class L and Class M and continuing Saturday with afternoon games in Class S and Class LL. You can also watch a live feed via the NFHS Network (subscription required) Spring Championship Scoreboard, Schedule FRIDAY […]
WEST HAVEN >> Allie Luzzi provided the spark, Giovanna Russo came through in the clutch yet again and Laura Anderson pitched arguably the game of her career. That added up to a 4-2 victory for the East Haven softball team over previously unbeaten Fitch in the Class L state championship game before an estimated 800 […]
EAST HAVEN >> It’s become common to see East Haven make a lengthy run in the state tournament. But the ultimate prize is still yet to be won. The tenth-seeded Easties are appearing in a state final for the second consecutive year and can capture their first championship since 1984 when they face unbeaten Fitch, […]
Mike Caruso, Career baseball: Had two hits, including the game-winning, two-run double in a 7-5 win over Trinity Catholic in the Class S quarterfinals. [polldaddy poll=”8919934″] Vote for Monday’s Star of the Day until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
WEST HAVEN >> After defeating a pair of SCC opponents to advance to the semifinals, the Fitch softball team knew they had to finish a trifecta if the Falcons had hopes of defending their Class L title. Sophomores Cassie Woods and Taylor Wolfgang made sure of it. Led by Wolfgang’s run-scoring triple to score Woods […]
