BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team improved its record to 9-2 Friday with a 43-42 win at home over Ansonia.…
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Friday 01/17/2020
Bristol Central boys basketball qualifies for Division II state tournament with win over Simsbury Posted: 17 January 2020 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - A slew of 3-pointers failed to impede the Bristol Central boys basketball team from picking up its fifth consecutive…
Former New Britain Bees pitcher Haviland realizes dream in new role with Red Sox Posted: 17 January 2020 [05:04 PM] Farmington native and former New Britain Bees pitcher Shawn Haviland spent nine seasons trying to break into the major leagues. On…
Speaker Aresimowicz says state should consider banning Native American athletic nicknames, could impact Newington High Posted: 17 January 2020 [01:39 PM] HARTFORD - The Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House says state lawmakers should consider whether to ban Native American athletic nicknames and…
'It's supposed to be about the kids': How area coaches, athletes are trying to put a lid on toxic commentary from parents, fans at sporting events Posted: 17 January 2020 [11:30 AM] New Britain softball coach Joel Simmone said it was the worst thing he’s ever heard at a high school sporting event.…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Sports Roundup: Terryville girls basketball earns second win of season in close game with Innovation Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:20 PM] STAFF REPORT TERRYVILLE - A 19-point performance from senior Amy Roqi lifted Terryville to its second win of the season in a…
Terryville junior Avolt having standout success for wrestling team despite minimal experience Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:20 PM] When Levi Avolt and the Terryville wrestling team left the Art Powers Duals at Berlin High School, their depleted roster only…
Terryville wrestling earns first team win of year in dual meet against St. Paul Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul and Terryville wrestling teams only competed in five matches in their dual meet Thursday night, with…
Bristol Central boys basketball's Clingan tops Innovation's Hazelwood in battle of the bigs Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Heading into Wednesday night’s game between the Bristol Central and Innovation boys basketball teams, the highlight matchup was…
After nine seasons coaching his high school alma mater, Jones steps down as head football coach at New Britain High School Posted: 16 January 2020 [06:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Tebucky Jones had been thinking about it for a while. On Thursday, it became official. After nine seasons coaching…
New Britain native Springer, Astros settle on $21 million, 1-year contract Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:41 PM] HOUSTON - George Springer, the World Series MVP of the tainted 2017 Houston Astros, and the team settled on a $21 million,…
New Mets manager Beltran out amid sign-stealing scandal Posted: 16 January 2020 [03:23 PM] NEW YORK - Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from…
Sports Roundup: Bristol boys swimming co-op qualifies three for state meet in win over Avon Posted: 16 January 2020 [02:41 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol co-op boys swimming and diving team set 26 team-best times in its 98-88 win over Avon on…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
St. Paul boys basketball pours in eight three-pointers in win over Watertown Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - St. Paul junior Will Barton hit a three-pointer to open the Falcons’ game against Watertown and they never looked…
Bristol Central boys basketball smothers Innovation in dominant defensive performance Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Early in the first quarter of Wednesday night’s matchup with Bristol Central, the Innovation boys basketball team took…
CCSU men's basketball battles late into second half, but falls short at Sacred Heart Posted: 15 January 2020 [08:59 PM] STAFF REPORT FAIRFIELD - The CCSU men’s basketball team battled late into the second half, but when the final horn sounded, the…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Bristol Eastern boys basketball looking to learn from series of close games Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - Clinging to a one-point lead to start the fourth quarter, the Bristol Eastern boys basketball went back and forth…
Terryville wrestling building from beginning with small, inexperienced team Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:31 PM] BERLIN - The Terryville wrestling team entered the Art Powers Duals on Saturday with a small, injury-riddled roster that was never…
Hurley encouraged by effort from UConn men's basketball over last two games Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley has liked what he’s seen from his UConn men’s basketball team in the last two games. He only…
CCSU names Kelly interim head coach for men's soccer program Posted: 14 January 2020 [04:14 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - Dave Kelly, an assistant coach for the CCSU men’s soccer team since 2013, has been named the…
Monday 01/13/2020
Bristol Central girls basketball looking to learn from loss against undefeated Berlin Posted: 13 January 2020 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - Going up against one of the top opponents in the state can serve as a credible barometer for where…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central picks up easy win with dominant first half from Clingan Posted: 13 January 2020 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys basketball team opened the second half of its game against Platt with 20 unanswered points and…
The Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Jordan Ouellette and Bristol Central's Jose Ramirez Posted: 13 January 2020 [09:39 PM] Correspondent Two high school seniors who have already received multiple Athlete of the Week nods prior to now have been chosen once…
CCSU football ranked in both final FCS Top 25 polls Posted: 13 January 2020 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It ended up being quite the season for the Central Connecticut State football team. The Blue Devils, who…
Parent's 22 points not enough as Bristol Eastern boys basketball drops close game to Maloney Posted: 13 January 2020 [07:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys basketball team took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter against Maloney, but were unable…
Astros manager Hinch, GM Luhnow banned for season for sign-stealing, fired Posted: 13 January 2020 [02:40 PM] NEW YORK - Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major…
Sunday 01/12/2020
Another active week in high school sports as teams begin to concentrate on postseason qualification Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:24 PM] The high school sports scene is active again this week as the season moves towards its midpoint and teams begin to concentrate…
Defense has been a key for St. Paul girls basketball as team looks to set the tempo Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team was able to dispatch Torrington long before their Friday night matchup reached its…
UConn men's basketball battles, but comes up short in double OT against Wichita State Posted: 12 January 2020 [09:18 PM] HARTFORD - Wichita State gave up a nine-point point lead in just over a minute at the end of regulation and had…
Saturday 01/11/2020
Bristol Eastern boys basketball earns fourth win of season in close contest with Derby Posted: 11 January 2020 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys basketball team improved its record to 4-3 on the season with a 37-35 win over…
New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker to join Philadelphia Phillies organization Posted: 11 January 2020 [06:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Former New Britain Bees manager Ray Ricker is on his way to the profession ranks. The Bees announced…
Berlin, Terryville display varied levels of success at Art Powers Duals Posted: 11 January 2020 [05:53 PM] BERLIN - The Gibney Gymnasium at Berlin High School was packed Saturday as Berlin hosted the Art Powers Duals. Each…
Friday 01/10/2020
Sports Roundup: Bristol Eastern girls basketball has winning record for first time this season behind Collins' 18 points Posted: 10 January 2020 [11:00 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern girls basketball is over .500 for this first time this season as the Lancers defeated Middletown…
Former UConn men's basketball coach Calhoun records 900th career college victory Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:45 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Jim Calhoun’s 900th win looked like so many others during a Hall of Fame coaching career. He stomped. He…
Bristol Central girls basketball unable to slow down unbeaten Berlin Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - The Berlin girls basketball team might be tired, but it can sleep soundly knowing it finished a busy week…
St. Paul girls basketball uses overwhelming defense to blowout Torrington Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team did not need much time to secure its win over Torrington on Friday…
Bristol Central boys relay team posts fourth-best time in nation Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:09 PM] Four members of the Bristol Central boys indoor track team celebrated getting out of school early on a Friday by making…
Looking to change lives kick by kick: New Britain Judo and Dynamic Arts providing positive outlet for kids Posted: 10 January 2020 [07:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s not decorated with much. The walls for half the large room located at 83 W. Main Street…
Terryville girls basketball earns first win of season with blowout against Civic Leadership Posted: 10 January 2020 [03:59 PM] ENFIELD - After starting the season with six consecutive losses, the Terryville girls basketball team earned its first win of the…
Thursday 01/09/2020
UConn women's basketball's 98-game home win streak snapped by Baylor Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:11 PM] HARTFORD - Teá Cooper scored 27 points and No. 6 Baylor used a dominant fourth quarter to beat top-ranked UConn 74-58 on…
Plainville wrestling shows signs of growth under new coach Posted: 09 January 2020 [08:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - With 11 matches complete and only three to go, the Plainville wrestling team clung to a three-point lead over…
Bristol Central wrestling able to overcome injuries, showcases depth in latest win Posted: 09 January 2020 [08:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - When Jake Aldi stepped to the mat in the Bristol Central wrestling team’s dual meet against Plainville on Wednesday…
Gilbert comes up big for UConn men's basketball after family tragedy Posted: 09 January 2020 [06:43 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Top of Form Bottom of Form STORRS - Alterique Gilbert played an excellent game Wednesday under difficult circumstances. Gilbert’s grandmother,…
Killingly board of education votes to reinstate Native American mascot Posted: 09 January 2020 [12:29 PM] KILLINGLY - A board of education in Connecticut voted to bring back a controversial Native American-themed athletic mascot. The Killingly Board…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Turnovers prove costly for CCSU women's basketball, drops third straight Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second time in three games, the CCSU women’s basketball team was burned by turnovers, and it…
Stewart set to return for Team USA in exhibition against UConn women's basketball Posted: 08 January 2020 [08:59 PM] Breanna Stewart is set to return to competition when she leads USA Basketball against her alma mater at the end of month.…
Bristol Central wrestling edges out Plainville with late wins in tightly contested meet Posted: 08 January 2020 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - An injured Bristol Central wrestling team needed until the second to last match to gather its 43-28 win over…
Bristol Eastern's Nichols surpasses 100 career wrestling wins Posted: 08 January 2020 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - When Bristol Eastern’s Tommy Nichols stepped to the mat for his first match of the Bristol Central Invitational on…
Bristol Eastern girls basketball does not take long to build lead in easy win over Lewis Mills Posted: 08 January 2020 [03:10 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern girls basketball team did not need long to take control of their game against Lewis Mills…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Sports Roundup: Strong first half leads to easy win for Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys basketball team only needed center Donovan Clingan for four minutes in the second half of…