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High school seniors from Litchfield County were recognized as the state’s top scholar-athletes at the 2014 Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Scholar-Athlete Banquet sponsored by McDonald’s. A 31-year sponsor of the program with a longstanding commitment to educational programs in Connecticut, McDonald’s joined CAS to honor the following local students as the best of the best in the state: […]
TERRYVILLE >> This summer’s Terryville American Legion team has a different vibe. A big reason is the team’s attitude. “After our comeback win against Unionville, Blaise (Russo) had the best quote: ‘you can’t beat the team that doesn’t give up,’” Terryville coach Dave Alarcon said. Terryville has players from four different schools — Terryville, Thomaston, […]
LITCHFIELD >> On a great day for track and field, Nonnewaug’s girls team continued an amazing march through 19-straight Berkshire League championships while Northwestern’s boys were happy to do whatever it took to stop Nonnewaug’s boys streak at four. “Nineteen in a row,” Nonnewaug coach Arleigh Duff said after steering the team through all of […]
After a dominating performance in the first round of the USA Today Best Vote beating out instate schools, Avon Old Farms Winged Beaver, the East Hampton Bellringer, the Berlin Redcoat, Hale Ray Noise, the Jonathan Law Lawman, the Kingswood-Oxford Wyvern and the Windham Whippet, the Terryville Kangaroo has a chance to be voted the best […]
Before every home game at Terryville high school, after the away teams starting lineup is announced, the Kangaroos lineup, as their fans stand and cheer, is announced one by one with one senior being the last player announced. “Senior, number 21, “Mr. Everything,” Jacob Johnson,” the Terryville announcer said. The Terryville announcer wasn’t exaggerating calling […]
TERRYVILLE >> Terryville pitcher Jeff Dupaul held off St. Paul Catholic’s smoking bats for three innings before the Falcons opened up for an eventual 10-1 win at Terryville High School Saturday afternoon. St. Paul, 3-0, has posted 42 runs in three games, including a 28-14 opening shot at Torrington Wednesday. Photos: St. Paul 10 Terryville […]
TERRYVILLE >> No. 2 Terryville (21-2) played its own game for the first four minutes of a Class S Quarterfinal boys basketball game against No. 10 Bloomfield (14-7) at Terryville High School Friday night. Then the bottom dropped out — and kept falling to a 72-41 final thud against a big Warhawk team that gained […]
TERRYVILLE >> With under two minutes to go and the game all but over against Bloomfield, Terryville head coach Mark Fowler made the decision to pull his starters, one at time. Seniors, Zach Graham and Taylor Donofrio left to a big round of applause. Fowler then pulled off Tyler Trillo who left to a standing […]
TERRYVILLE >> Down one point going into the fourth quarter Terryville switched from its normal man-to-man defense to a 3-2 zone and used that to kick start their offense leading them to a 51-41 win over Coginchaug and into the second round of the Class S state tournament. One of the reasons for the switch […]
WINSTED >> The Terryville Kangagroos completed their undefeated Berkshire League season, 20-0, with a 41-33 win over Lewis Mills in the league tournament finals. “So proud what this team has done,” said Terryville head coach Mark Fowler. “A lot of people are going to remember this team in the Berkshire League for years to come.” […]
No. 23 Terryville fell to No. 10 Canton 67-42 in the first round of the Class S state tournament. The Kangaroos’ Olivia Pilarski and Bailey Doran each led Terryville with 10 point. Jenn Luba added nine points. Canton’s Erin Detone led the Warriors with 15 points. Detone hit five 3-pointers in the victory. Gabby Rose […]
TERRYVILLE >> In a streaky night for everyone, Nonnewaug’s boys basketball team (10-10; 9-9 Berkshire League) had standout performances and still lost by almost 30 Wednesday night — 79-50 at Terryville (19-1; 18-0 Berkshire League), the undisputed league champion. “It wasn’t our sharpest night, but give Nonnewaug the credit; they played well,” said Terryville coach […]
Terryville cruised to victory over Shepaug, defeating the Spartans 86-44. The Kangaroos got off to a strong start, outscoring Shepaug 32-8 in the first quarter. Terryville’s Tyler Trillo led all scorers with 25 points. Jacob Johnson added 15 points while Shea Tracy scored 13 in the victory. Shepaug’s Robert McCarthy led the Spartans with 23 […]
WINSTED >> The Nonnewaug Chiefs advanced to the second round of the Berkshire League Tournament defeating Terryville 42-37. “We knew it was close, we knew we had to give it all we got,” said Chiefs senior Megan Mitchell. “We’ve been practicing and preparing, we were ready for this game.” With 45 seconds left in the […]
BURLINGTON >> If you’re an area youth basketball coach, boys or girls, in need of a team role model, bring your team to see Terryville High School’s boys basketball team play before their season is over. Friday, the Kangaroos (17-1; 16-0 Berkshire League) destroyed the second-best team in the Berkshire League 66-35 at Lewis Mills […]
TERRYVILLE >> For the second time this season, Terryville and Northwestern played a close game that was decided in the final quarter, for the second time the Kangaroos came out on top, this time 50-44. “There’s a misconception that people think we should win every game by 30 points, Northwestern is the second best team […]
TERRYVILLE >> Zach Graham’s life changed forever while riding his bike to a friend’s house on a summer day two and a half years ago. “I was picking up a lot of speed and I swerved out into the middle of the road. There was a car in front of me so I tried to […]
WOODBURY >> The Berkshire League’s best wrestling match of the season twisted and turned through strategy and struggles before Nonnewaug came from behind in a 38-30 win over defending BL champion Terryville Wednesday night at Nonnewaug High School. “We came out a little flat early. We just had the edge in matchups,” said Nonnewaug coach […]
TERRYVILLE >> For the second game in a row the Terryville Kangaroos played the second place team in the Berkshire League and for the second game in a row the Kangaroos won in convincing fashion, 69-44, over the visiting Gilbert Yellowjackets to remain atop the league. “There’s no distance if you slip up, you fall […]
TERRYVILLE >> In a battle between the first and second place teams in the Berkshire League, it was the Terryville Kangaroos who rolled over the Lewis Mills Spartans 70-45 to remain atop of the league. “Yes it was definitely a statement game,” said Terryville junior, Shea Tracy. “It’s the only word for this game.” In […]
LITCHFIELD >> Tuesday night, Litchfield High School’s boys basketball team (4-3) handed Gilbert its first loss of the season, a one-point upset in Winsted. Wednesday, the Cowboys paid a 71-42 penalty for their glory against league-leading Terryville (5-0 in the BL; 6-1 overall) at Litchfield High School. “We didn’t play well,” said Litchfield coach Dan […]
WINSTED >> It was a slow start, but once they got going Terryville’s three-headed attack led the Kangaroos to a 55-48 victory over last season’s Berkshire League champions, Northwestern. “They’re a great team and they’re hard to stop,” said Northwestern head coach Doug Sebach. “We had our work cut out for us.” Wednesday night’s game […]
Girls high school basketball helped heat up the Northwest Corner last winter. After five second places in a row, Torrington’s Red Raiders broke through for the NVL Tournament and league championship in a last-second blaze of glory. Thomaston, Nonnewaug, Lewis Mills and Northwestern went into the Berkshire League Tournament at each other’s throats. The Golden […]
NVL TORRINGTON Coach: Mike Fritch, 21st year Last year: 16-4, NVL tournament and league champions; Class L second round Losses: Nicole Kozlak, 5-10 F; Megan Calabrese, 5-11 C; Kelly Balnis, 5-5 G; Allie Reardon, 5-5 G. Returners: Caroline Teti, 5-5 sr. All-Copper Division PG, cpt; Mika Howard, 5-6 sr. G/F, cpt; Olivia Morrison, 5-7 sr. […]
WINSTED >> Northwestern (3-1; 3-0 Berkshire League) and Terryville (2-5; 1-2 BL) showed great talent when they can keep it under control, in five games at Northwestern High School Tuesday evening. “A lot of it was a battle of unforced errors,” said Northwestern coach Jon Hurlock. Hurlock’s Highlanders stuck it out through a see-saw four-game […]
Girls soccer Lewis Mills 8, Gilbert 1 >> Lewis Mills girls soccer improved to 5-0 for the season after defeating Gilbert 8-1. Mills’ Bailey Pace led the way for the Spartans with four goals. Alessandra Santacroce, Anna Marinelli, Julia Pearson and Rachel Lord each scored a goal in the victory. Mallory Buys made three assists. […]
TORRINGTON >> Wolcott Tech continued its hot start, defeating Grasso Tech 3-1. Wolcott Tech won (25-10; 21-25; 25-12; 25-15). The Wildcats were led by Casey Farrington who had 29 assists, 11 digs, seven aces and Lydia Carlson who had 10 kills and three digs, Wolcott Tech is 4-0, Grasso Tech is 1-4. Girls volleyball Nonnewaug […]
WASHINGTON >> Wamogo improved to 2-0-1 for the season behind a hat trick by Sam Jepsen in the Warriors’ 6-0 victory against Shepaug. Brian Leite, Kaique Coelho and Jason Marika each scored in the victory. Max Loomis made five saves. Shepaug’s Will Harris made five saves in the loss. Shepaug is 0-3. Boys Soccer Litchfield […]
THURSDAY RESULTS Boys Soccer Torrington 2, St. Paul 1 At St. Paul High School Torrington 0 2-2 St. Paul 1 0-1 Goals: T-Shane Bierfeldt, Kevin Vaca. SP-Justin Packard. Assists: T-Bierfeldt. Saves: T-Zach Paniati 1. SP-Zach Federowicz 10. Records: Torrington 2-0; St. Paul 1-1. Girls Soccer Terryville/Thomaston 2, Shepaug 1 At Shepaug High School Terryville/Thomaston 0 […]
