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Sunday 07/14/2019
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Friday 07/12/2019
2019 All-Herald Girls Outdoor Track Team: Decorated group of 10 make up this outstanding unit Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - This year’s All-Herald Girls Track Team boasts a group of some of the most decorated athletes in the…
2019 All-Herald Boys Outdoor Track Team: Many in this special group moving on to college programs Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:20 PM] Our All-Herald Boys Track Team is filled with athletes that will be competing at the collegiate level next year, providing a…
2019 All-Herald Baseball Team: Plenty of team, individual success for these diamond stars Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:17 PM] Two area baseball teams reached the state final this season, so it should be no surprise that this year’s All-Herald Baseball…
Friday 07/05/2019
As more players gravitate towards AAU, local American Legion baseball programs fight to stay relevant Posted: 05 July 2019 [04:18 PM] Newington American Legion head coach Billy DeBlasio faces a familiar dilemma when he sits down to fill out his lineup before…
Saturday 06/29/2019
Team Nutmeg rides five rushing touchdowns to 41-21 rout of Team Constitution in CT Super 100 Classic Posted: 29 June 2019 [08:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On the opening drive of Saturday’s CT Super 100 Classic, Team Nutmeg looked disoriented on offense, calling a…
Friday 06/28/2019
CT Super 100 Classic set to feature plenty of local talent in senior All-Star football game Posted: 28 June 2019 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When Team Constitution looked through its roster for the CT Super 100 Classic, the group’s overwhelming presence of…
Monday 06/17/2019
With Berlin moving up to Class L, high school football schedules are released for 2019 season Posted: 17 June 2019 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Football schedules were released on Monday with the season beginning Sept. 13 for most area teams. New…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Number of area baseball, softball players earn All-State honors Posted: 13 June 2019 [07:26 PM] Given how far multiple local baseball and softball teams advanced in their respective state tournaments this season, it should be no…
Wednesday 06/12/2019
New Britain's Jarrett makes program history, wins state heptathlon Posted: 12 June 2019 [09:04 PM] MANCHESTER - Prior to the 800 meter run, the final event of Wednesday’s girls heptathlon, Darwin Shaw told Raven-Symone Jarrett she…
Tuesday 06/11/2019
New Britain's Jarrett ends first day of competition in first place at CIAC state girls track heptathlon with other area athletes turning in strong performances Posted: 11 June 2019 [09:22 PM] MANCHESTER - When New Britain’s Raven-Symone Jarrett heard her name echo through the loudspeakers at Manchester High School, she immediately broke…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
New Britain-area athletes named to All-CCC teams Posted: 05 June 2019 [08:57 PM] The CCC announced its all-conference teams this week and a host of area athletes line the lists. In baseball, New…
Monday 06/03/2019
Southington girls track & field takes 7th at State Open; Berlin, New Britain also have strong showings Posted: 03 June 2019 [09:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When Raven Jarrett runs her 100-meter hurdles races, she knows her strength typically lies in her final kick.…
Wednesday 05/29/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin baseball beats Weston in first round of Class L state tournament after day-long delay Posted: 29 May 2019 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - It took an extra 24 hours, but the Berlin baseball team’s comeback in the first round of the Class…
Friday 05/24/2019
Area baseball teams learn state tournament paths with Berlin as top seed in Class L Posted: 24 May 2019 [10:02 PM] It’s state tournament time for baseball, and there is no shortage of local representatives in action this weekend, and when the…
All seven area softball teams earn spots respective state tournaments, set for title runs Posted: 24 May 2019 [09:54 PM] The softball state tournaments kick off next week, and all seven local teams will be fighting to advance, whether it be…
Thursday 05/23/2019
ROUNDUP: Newington baseball falls to Wethersfield at home in regular season finale Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Despite roping seven hits, the Newington baseball team fell 5-1 to Wethersfield on Thursday at home. The Indians…
Area teams set to play in lacrosse, tennis tournaments this weekend Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:36 PM] The month of May is winding down, which means it’s almost playoff time in the local area. The opening state tournament…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin girls golf clinches CCC South crown with win over Plainville Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Not only did the Berlin girls golf team win on Wednesday against Plainville, it also clinched the CCC South…
Monday 05/20/2019
Sports Roundup: Goodwin Tech baseball breaks year-long losing streak in season finale Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been a tough season for the Goodwin Tech baseball team, but the Gladiators made sure to end…
Sunday 05/19/2019
Plainville softball showing plenty of growth, promise as program Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:36 PM] BRISTOL - As Plainville softball head coach Scott Marcucio watched his Blue Devils from the foul side of third base during…
Friday 05/17/2019
Plainville softball bats stall early in loss to Girard, Bristol Eastern Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - Erin Girard isn’t used to leaving games in the fourth inning. The two-time All-State selection for the Bristol…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Roundup: Pantano, Newington softball win 10th straight Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:23 PM] Staff reports NEWINGTON - The Newington softball team found itself locked in a tight game against Rocky Hill on Thursday afternoon, but…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington baseball routs Cheney Tech to pick up win on Senior Night Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:52 PM] NEWINGTON - Celebrating Senior Day in its home finale on Wednesday, the Newington baseball team was looking for contributions from its…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Sports Roundup: Berlin softball routs Northwest Catholic behind Gendron's five RBI Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:18 PM] STAFF REPORTS WEST HARTFORD - Jason Pires believes his team is beginning to peak at just the right time of the season.…
Friday 05/10/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington boys volleyball sweeps Glastonbury in tune-up for big closing week Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:44 PM] NEWINGTON - In its last tune-up before taking on a two-time defending Massachusetts state champion in Westfield on Monday, the Newington…
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019 Posted: 10 May 2019 [06:07 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame is set to celebrate its newest class. Harold Bartley (Class of 1962),…
Thursday 05/09/2019
Sports Roundup: Newington boys tennis sweeps New Britain, clinches spot in state tournament Posted: 09 May 2019 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Newington boys tennis team is officially on a roll. Invading New Britain on the heels of a…
Sunday 05/05/2019
Local athletes honored at CIAC annual Scholar-Athlete awards banquet Posted: 05 May 2019 [08:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The CIAC held its annual Scholar-Athlete awards banquet on Sunday at the Aqua Turf Club, with many area athletes…
Friday 05/03/2019
Plainville baseball playing with more swagger after rebounding from rough start to season Posted: 03 May 2019 [09:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville baseball team walked off its home field after Thursday’s win over Maloney with a much different swagger…
Thursday 05/02/2019
Bottom of batting order leads Plainville baseball to win over Maloney Posted: 02 May 2019 [09:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville baseball team had a hard time figuring out Maloney starter Michael Duffy through the first 2 1/3…
Tuesday 04/30/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain boys golf holds off Plainville in tightly contested match Posted: 30 April 2019 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain boys golf team is showing plenty of poise so far this season. Led by Brandon…
Monday 04/29/2019
Sports Roundup: Sobolewski tosses no-hitter as Newington baseball tops Hall Posted: 29 April 2019 [09:28 PM] WEST HARTFORD - The Newington baseball team needed a win on Monday to qualify for the state tournament, and after scoring…
Thursday 04/25/2019
Sports Roundup: Bilinski, Fanelli lead Berlin baseball to fourth straight win in rout of East Catholic Posted: 25 April 2019 [08:53 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin baseball team’s first three games of its current five-game winning streak were each won by just one…
Wednesday 04/24/2019
Sports Roundup: Mercado earns 100th win as New Britain baseball beats Tolland Posted: 24 April 2019 [09:13 PM] TOLLAND - The New Britain baseball team made sure to get a jumpstart on Tolland early. After all, the Hurricanes had…
Tuesday 04/23/2019
Sports Roundup: Rivera's effort in circle not enough as New Britain softball falls to Farmington Posted: 23 April 2019 [09:31 PM] FARMINGTON - Josleen Rivera did all she could in the circle to put the New Britain softball team in position to…
Wednesday 04/17/2019
Sports Roundup: Pantano, Jackson combine for perfect game as Newington softball beats Hartford Public Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:57 PM] NEWINGTON - If the Newington softball team was to describe its win over Hartford Public on Wednesday using one word, they…
Friday 04/12/2019
Sports Roundup: Rivera keeps rolling as New Britain softball tops East Catholic Posted: 12 April 2019 [08:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Josleen Rivera is an unstoppable force right now. Just ask her last two opponents. For the second time…
Tuesday 04/09/2019
Sports Roundup: New Britain baseball can't get bats going to support strong start from Gibbs Posted: 09 April 2019 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Chris Gibbs certainly impressed during his first varsity start for the New Britain baseball team on Tuesday afternoon.…
Friday 04/05/2019
2018-19 All-Herald Boys Basektball Team: Season to remember, especially for this standout team of 10 Posted: 05 April 2019 [08:56 PM] Plenty of area boys basketball teams provided seasons to remember in 2018-19, including a pair of schools in New Britain that…
2018-19 All-Herald Girls Basketball Team: This star-studded group of 10 has it all on the hardwood Posted: 05 April 2019 [08:55 PM] The girls basketball season provided historic individual performances and deep state tournament runs by players and teams in the area, making…
2018-19 All-Herald Wrestling Team: Three state champions highlight this group of grappling phenoms Posted: 05 April 2019 [08:53 PM] Wrestling has long been a strong sport in the area and boasts some of the best grapplers in not just the…
2018-19 All-Herald Boys Swim Team: Three duos from three schools shined in pool Posted: 05 April 2019 [08:50 PM] Whether they were divers, long-distance swimmers or anywhere in between, there were plenty of talent in the pool this past season.…
2018-19 All-Herald Ice Hockey Team: State semifinalist Newington-Berlin leads way with four selections to our team Posted: 05 April 2019 [08:48 PM] There may not be an abundance of ice hockey teams in the area, but that doesn’t mean our 2018-19 All-Herald Ice…
2018-19 All-Herald Indoor Track Team: This unit of five can stand tall against not only the state, but the entire nation as well Posted: 05 April 2019 [08:47 PM] The indoor track season was an overwhelming success for a number of local athletes, who thrived at the State Open while…
Thursday 04/04/2019
Plainville softball's aim this season is to continue to 'get better every day' Posted: 04 April 2019 [09:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - One of the mottos for Scott Marcusio’s Plainville softball team this season is, “Just move forward.” “Every day’s a…
Sports Roundup: Newington girls tennis overcomes slow start to beat East Catholic Posted: 04 April 2019 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - If the Newington girls tennis team wanted to start its season with a win, the start to its first…
Wednesday 04/03/2019
Bristol Eastern softball powers 23 runs, 21 hits to topple Plainville Posted: 03 April 2019 [09:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - Headed into the top of the fifth inning of Wednesday’s game, Bristol Eastern’s softball team sprinted in from the…
Tuesday 04/02/2019
Plainville softball sees opening win as start to special season Posted: 02 April 2019 [08:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - The atmosphere around the Plainville softball team’s dugout was a positive one after Monday’s season-opening win over Innovation. The…