BRISTOL - After an explosive start to the regular-season finale between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern softball teams, a pitcher’s…
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Thursday 05/23/2019
St. Paul boys, girls lacrosse teams each win WCLC Tournament titles Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - In a double dip of lacrosse action on Thursday, the St. Paul boys and girls lacrosse teams each captured…
Varela-Marin earns All-NVL honors for St. Paul; state tourney pairings announced for girls teams, boys players Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:30 PM] BEACON FALLS - Ximena Varela-Marin earned All-NVL honors at the NVL individual tournament at Woodland High School, finishing runner-up in the…
New Britain Bees win slugfest over Lancaster Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:25 PM] Staff report LANCASTER, Pa. - The New Britain Bees won a slugfest over the Lancaster Barnstormers on Thursday, 13-9. Alexi…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Fuller quickly rising up bullpen ranks for New Britain Bees Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Had last week’s series finale against the Lancaster Barnstormers not gotten away from the New Britain Bees, manager…
Playoff berth for Bristol Eastern baseball helps prevent Giovinazzo's 600th win from being bittersweet memory Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - When the Bristol Eastern baseball team started out 5-0 this season, it seemed like a mere formality, a given,…
St. Paul softball ousted from NVL Tournament after thrilling game against Seymour Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:28 PM] SEYMOUR - Three of their last five meetings have been one-run thrillers - instant classics with enough narrative drama power punched…
ROUNDUP: St. Paul girls lacrosse moving on to WCLC championship contest Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:27 PM] Staff reports The St. Paul girls lacrosse team is moving on to the WCLC final after taking down Wolcott on Wednesday, 19-10.…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
Bristol Eastern baseball beats Bristol Central to clinch state tournament berth Posted: 21 May 2019 [10:01 PM] BRISTOL - The glorious 5-0 start. The unbearable 11-game losing streak that followed. The self-doubt that seeped into their minds.…
ROUNDUP: St. Paul baseball, softball win opening games in NVL tournaments Posted: 21 May 2019 [09:52 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul baseball team defeated Naugatuck 6-4 at home in the first round of the NVL Tournament on…
Good chemistry is helping loose Bristol Eastern boys tennis to be successful Posted: 21 May 2019 [09:34 PM] BRISTOL - Before the 2019 season began, Bristol Eastern boys tennis head coach Logan Bourke took a look at the differences…
New Britain Bees pitcher Stewart announces retirement Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Zach Stewart is officially calling it a career. The New Britain Bees righthander retired from baseball on Monday.…
New Britain Bees sign former major league infielder Motter, bring back RHP Burke Posted: 21 May 2019 [05:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees announced two signings on Tuesday, including a familiar face. The Bees inked former major…
'Loaded outfield' could be strength of Bristol Blues this summer Posted: 21 May 2019 [04:37 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have a problem. A major problem. They have outfielders. Many outfielders. Almost too many outfielders,…
Rain forces city ball games to be postponed Posted: 21 May 2019 [04:36 PM] BRISTOL - Connecticut weather won again on Monday, as rainfall pounded Casey Field and Muzzy Field, forcing postponements of the Bristol…
Monday 05/20/2019
After sluggish start, Friedrich beginning to pitch well for New Britain Bees Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was not the start to the season Christian Friedrich had hoped for as he trudged off the…
Bristol Central girls track has shown growth as it heads toward states Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - Adalia Malick, Kaiya Alexander and Abigail Calfe - that was the Bristol Central girls track team’s top trio that…
Roundup: Dolce, Salius co-medal in St. Paul boys golf victory Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - Michael Dolce and Ryne Salius’ stellar seasons continued on Monday, as the St. Paul golfers each carded a 42…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are St. Paul's Emma Cretella and Bristol Eastern's Ben Chiasson Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:41 PM] Correspondent Team captains who are three-sport participants are this week’s Athlete of the Week selectees for area high school sports: Emma Cretella…
Behind Girard, Bristol Eastern softball has confidence as tourney nears Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:10 PM] BRISTOL - When Bristol Eastern softball starting pitcher Erin Girard talks about the upcoming Class L state tournament, the same word…
Sunday 05/19/2019
James continuing to impress New Britain Bees with high quality at-bats Posted: 19 May 2019 [10:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With New England weather often cutting spring training drastically short, northeast teams in the Atlantic League like the…
Week ahead: Number of Bristol-area teams still have games with playoff implications Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:48 PM] The high school sports season is down to its final few days and there are still games left on the schedule that…
Trio of home runs power New Britain Bees past Long Island Ducks to split series Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:22 PM] CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - The New Britain Bees didn’t want to leave Long Island with another series loss. Alexi Amarista, Ozzie…
Saturday 05/18/2019
Area athletes showcase skills at Connecticut Masters' Games track and field meet Posted: 18 May 2019 [07:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As Pat Fisher packed up the final tent surrounding the track at Veterans Stadium, he couldn’t help but…
Friday 05/17/2019
Bigger numbers bring more talent for Bristol Central boys tennis Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - When Jeremy Sloate first took over the Bristol Central boys tennis program six years ago, interest was virtually nonexistent.…
Bristol Eastern pole vaulter gets chance to shine at meet Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:51 PM] BRISTOL - The finale of Tuesday’s city rivalry track meet between Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern brought with it a slight…
Bright future ahead for Bristol Eastern girls track with young talent Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - The 2019 season was expected to be one of growth and a learning curve for the Bristol Eastern girls…
Terryville softball blanked by Lewis Mills Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:47 PM] TERRYVILLE - The Terryville softball team mustered up just two hits and surrendered 19 hits to Lewis Mills (15-3), as the…
Girard, Tellier cruise in Bristol Eastern softball's win over Plainville Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:38 PM] BRISTOL - Erin Girard isn’t used to leaving games in the fourth inning. The two-time All-State selection for the Bristol…
New Britain Bees, Atlantic League umpires get first taste of TrackMan technology Posted: 17 May 2019 [07:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As the New Britain Bees take their final steps through the clubhouse door and to their dugout along…
Roundup: Bristol Central softball rallies to win fifth straight Posted: 17 May 2019 [01:23 PM] BRISTOL - Despite falling down 6-3 after the fourth inning, the Bristol Central softball team was able to rally and win…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Runners left on base hurtful for New Britain Bees in loss to Barnstormers Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - If stranded runners are considered one of the more frustrating outcomes in baseball, then it was a maddening…
Bristol Eastern boys tennis defeats Bristol Central, captures CCC South championship Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - Two years ago, the Bristol Eastern boys tennis team came agonizingly close to capturing a share of the CCC…
Bristol Knights set to open 2019 season Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:21 PM] Staff report The Bristol Knights open their Connecticut Twilight League baseball season today at 6 p.m. with a doubleheader at Muzzy Field.…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Bristol Central boys track and field has sights set on winning state championship Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Central boys track coach Tamara Stafford-Kirk has been starving for a state championship in outdoor track since taking…
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central baseball a win from tourney qualification; St. Paul softball wins walk-off thriller Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central baseball team took down Avon 12-3 at Muzzy Field behind two hits and two runs apiece…
Bristol Blues feel that Beal can be the real deal Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - He’s not an average player. That much has become clear about Christian Beal over the past few months, and…
Southington's Flynn to join UConn football as preferred walk-on Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Add Jacob Flynn’s name to the list of former Southington football players set to play for UConn. The Blue…
Connecticut Masters' Games set to begin program's 40th anniversary this weekend Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Masters’ Games is set to begin on Friday, kicking off a weekend packed with sporting events…
Trio of New Britain Bees players among league leaders Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Bees are still looking to get above the .500 mark as a team, but they have also…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Roundup: Cretella nets 100th goal in St. Paul girls lacrosse's victory Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:28 PM] WATERBURY - Emma Cretella became the first member of the St. Paul girls lacrosse team ever to pass the 100-goal mark…
New Britain Bees add left-hander Johnson to bolster pitching staff Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are adding some pitching depth. The team announced the signing of pitcher Michael Johnson…
New Britain Bees have opportunity to get back into division race Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the first time this season, the New Britain Bees have momentum on their side. Entering their next…
Ramirez's thrilling win in 400-meter race highlights Bristol Central boys, girls track victories over Bristol Eastern Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - Jose Ramirez rises to any challenge thrown his way. That’s the sentiment bestowed upon the Bristol Central junior…
St. Paul girls lacrosse sophomore Panke to represent state at women's national tournament Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - Greta Panke will pack her bags at the end of the month and head to Baltimore. The St. Paul…
Monday 05/13/2019
New Britain Bees look to carry momentum from recent road trip into home series Posted: 13 May 2019 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees arrived home on Sunday feeling much different than when they returned to the Hardware…
Bristol Eastern wrestler Ella Nichols earns way onto Pan American wrestling team Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:20 PM] BRISTOL - Ella Nichols will be chasing an international dream this summer. Nichols’ quick ascension this offseason continued this past…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are St. Paul's Catherine Ciampi and Bristol Central's Jose Ramirez Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:17 PM] Correspondent Two high-scoring athletes who rank among the all-time best in their sport at school, are the Athlete of the Week picks…
Bristol Central girls lacrosse aims to build talent, grow as a program Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:08 PM] BRISTOL - On Friday, Bristol Central girls lacrosse head coach Kyle Phelan got a glipse of where he wants his program…
New try-out procedure in place for Bristol American Legion baseball team Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:07 PM] Staff report The Bristol American Legion baseball team is preparing for its upcoming 91st season, and a new try-out procedure has been…