After leading St. Paul to four state tournaments and amassing over 1,000 points, Janessa Gonzalez has decided where she will continue…
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Friday 04/03/2020
Bristol Central lands five athletes on this year's all-Press indoor track team Posted: 03 April 2020 [05:20 PM] Indoor track was one of the winter sports that was able to conclude its season before the winter sports cancelations began…
Bristol Tramps reunion dinner postponed Posted: 03 April 2020 [01:43 PM] STAFF REPORT With mass gatherings banned until further notice and everyone staying at home as much as they can, the Bristol Tramps…
Wednesday 04/01/2020
Trio of area boys basketball players earn All-State honors Posted: 01 April 2020 [07:33 PM] The untimely end to this year’s boys basketball season may have come more than three weeks ago, but the individual postseason…
Pair of state champions highlight annual All-Press wrestling team Posted: 01 April 2020 [05:55 PM] With an inundation of talented wrestlers representing the four Bristol-area schools, narrowing down the top 14 wrestlers was a tricky task.…
Tuesday 03/31/2020
Bristol Central's Clingan, nine other top area stars make up our 2019-20 All-Press Boys Basketball Team Posted: 31 March 2020 [06:33 PM] The 2019-20 boys basketball season saw three of the four Bristol-area teams qualify for state tournament play and two of them…
Monday 03/30/2020
Picking the top 10 all-time players from UConn men's basketball program that has produced many NBA stars Posted: 30 March 2020 [04:43 PM] Journal Inquirer There is no easy way to do this. Hard choices must be made. But during a time when the NCAA…
Connecticut Sun will have a new look when 2020 WNBA season finally gets underway Posted: 30 March 2020 [04:42 PM] Journal Inquirer The past four seasons, the Connecticut Sun were led by a core group of five players: Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones,…
Sunday 03/29/2020
St. Paul, Bristol Eastern players top our annual All-Press girls basketball squads Posted: 29 March 2020 [07:55 PM] With girls basketball yielding two of the Bristol-area’s most successful teams of the winter season, there was plenty of talent to…
Out of the many greats to play for UConn women's basketball, here's a list of the top 10 Posted: 29 March 2020 [07:54 PM] Journal Inquirer There have been 22 UConn women’s basketball players named to the WBCA All-America team, thus earning them spots in the…
Friday 03/27/2020
American Legion baseball teams are still hoping to start seasons on time, maybe even early, this summer Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:54 PM] BRISTOL - As spring high school sports continue to be delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, summer sporting events must now…
'It's been a big test of patience and faith': As CCSU quarterback Aaron Winchester prepares for the NFL Draft, he's eager to show being from a small school doesn't mean a lack of talent Posted: 27 March 2020 [05:16 PM] The NFL draft is less than a month away - 27 days to be exact - and Aaron Winchester is doing…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Former Plainville girls basketball go-to scorer Barker finds new role playing for Emmanuel College Posted: 26 March 2020 [08:11 PM] plainville @ryanchichester1 PLAINVILLE - Caitlin Barker had long been used to being her team’s go-to scorer, the top target whenever the situation…
Trio of St. Paul girls basketball players honored to be recognized with NVL postseason awards Posted: 26 March 2020 [08:09 PM] bristol @MNHornick BRISTOL - After finishing the regular season with an 18-2 record and reaching the NVL championship game, the St. Paul…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
Despite strict rules due to coronavirus, area golf courses glad to be open again Posted: 25 March 2020 [08:56 PM] With the government recommending people minimize the amount of time they spend outside of their homes due to the spread of…
Attorney General William Barr joins Connecticut anti-transgender high school sports lawsuit Posted: 25 March 2020 [02:47 PM] HARTFORD - The U.S. Justice Department is getting involved in a federal civil rights lawsuit that seeks to block transgender athletes in…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
Gaudet excited to take on challenge of being Bristol Eastern's new head baseball coach Posted: 24 March 2020 [08:02 PM] BRISTOL - For Steve Gaudet, this week was supposed to be his first chance to take the field as Bristol Eastern’s…
Southington baseball hoping 2020 season, state championship aspirations won't be lost to further cancellations Posted: 24 March 2020 [04:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington baseball team came painfully close to an elusive state championship last spring, falling 3-0 to Staples in…
Monday 03/23/2020
Hard to choose, with 11 national title winners: Ranking the 10 all-time best UConn women's basketball teams Posted: 23 March 2020 [08:31 PM] Journal Inquirer With 11 national championship banners hanging in the Gampel Pavilion rafters, it’s almost unfair to limit the program’s best to…
Cronkhite, Plainville girls tennis struggling to find practice opportunities during school shutdown Posted: 23 March 2020 [06:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - Tennis, unlike other sports such as baseball and football, is less demanding in its head count requirement to have…
Sunday 03/22/2020
Bristol Central girls lacrosse has been preparing, working hard for chance to enjoy first winning season Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:16 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls lacrosse team’s only goal for the 2020 season was to qualify for the state tournament. …
Four titles, many memories: Ranking the 10 all-time best UConn men's basketball teams Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:14 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn men’s basketball team has won four national championships in its history, quite a haul for a program that…
Friday 03/20/2020
Bristol Central's Clingan named Connecticut's high school boys basketball Athlete of the Year by MaxPreps Posted: 20 March 2020 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - His pursuit of the most prestigious honor in the state may have been cut short this season, but Bristol…
'I came back and realized I could win here too': New Britain boys basketball hopes recent transfers help keep local talent from leaving for prep schools Posted: 20 March 2020 [04:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Kurt Reis, head coach of the New Britain boys basketball team for the last three years, admittedly finds…
Thursday 03/19/2020
'This is my way of giving back': Isaiah Boddie ready to show why he was picked as New Britain's next head football coach Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Isaiah Boddie knows the New Britain football program and its fans are anxious for a fresh beginning and…
St. Paul boys and girls basketball seniors have memorable seasons cut short Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - The emotions could be felt from every corner of the gym, when the buzzer sounded at the end of…
UConn women's basketball player Bent, sister with Down Syndrome share close bond Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:25 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Molly Bent was part of 136 wins in her four seasons with the UConn women’s basketball team. But…
UConn men's basketball player Gilbert makes expected decision to transfer Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:24 PM] STORRS - UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert is transferring from the program, the school announced Thursday. Gilbert, who was honored on…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Area coaches pleased knowing spring sports are not canceled Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:56 PM] The CIAC gave everyone involved with spring sports a slight sense of relief Wednesday. Connecticut high school sports’ governing body decided…
Local ice hockey players honored with all-state selections Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:53 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association revealed its All-State selections for boys ice hockey on Wednesday and a number of area…
UConn men's basketball took big step forward in Year 2 under Hurley Posted: 18 March 2020 [06:59 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There are milestones in the development of a basketball program, Dan Hurley believes, that are necessary in order to reach…
CIAC will not cancel spring sports season, at least not yet Posted: 18 March 2020 [02:01 PM] CHESHIRE – The CIAC had its scheduled meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the fate of high school spring sports, and…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Report: Brady expected to sign with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:01 PM] Tom Brady announced his historic tenure with the New England Patriots was over on Tuesday morning, and the future Hall of…
Bristol boys swimming deals with unfinished season Posted: 17 March 2020 [07:50 PM] BRISTOL - The news hit everyone affected the same way. The winter sports seasons that thousands of athletes across the state…
Bristol Blues hope to continue with season as planned amid coronavirus cancellations Posted: 17 March 2020 [07:13 PM] BRISTOL - With spring sports cancelled nearly everywhere around the United States due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many are already…
New Britain Bees, Futures League still aiming to start 2020 season on schedule Posted: 17 March 2020 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Spring is looking to be awfully quiet in the local area, at least in the realm of sport.…
Monday 03/16/2020
Dolphins make St. Paul grad, New Britain native Jones highest-paid cornerback Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:42 PM] Byron Jones’ bank account is going to be smiling at him when the upcoming NFL season begins. First reported by NFL…
UConn legend Lobo, others unsure if Walker is ready for pros Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:38 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn legend and Naismith and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Rebecca Lobo is pulling for Megan Walker to succeed…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Terryville's Katie and Chris Deforest Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:32 PM] Correspondent The Athlete of the Week picks for area scholastic sports are Katie and Chris Deforest of Terryville High, who ran distance…
CCSU football set to play Miami (FL) in 2021 Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football team is going to be heading to South Beach. CCSU and the University…
Former Bristol Blues, Goodwin Tech pitcher Hughes signs with New Britain Bees Posted: 16 March 2020 [05:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Another local baseball standout will be back competing in the Hardware City this summer. Tommy Hughes, a three-time…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Spring high school athletic teams are still hoping to get a chance to play this season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:59 PM] BRISTOL - With the temperatures beginning to rise and the sun staying out a little bit longer with every passing day,…
Junior Walker is leaving UConn women's basketball for draft, first to do so before earning degree Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:59 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was asked Friday if all his players eligible to return next season actually would.…
UConn men's basketball coach Hurley says 'We ... had learned how to win' as he wishes season could have continued Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:59 PM] Journal Inquirer FORT WORTH, Texas - When the UConn men’s basketball team’s first stint in the Big East Conference came to an…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma no longer sure what's 'normal' as he laments early end to season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:58 PM] Journal Inquirer Over the past quarter-century, the UConn women’s basketball team has played nearly a whole regular season - 26 games -…
Friday 03/13/2020
CCSU softball upset, but understanding about losing out on 2020 season after spring sports cancellations Posted: 13 March 2020 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Breanne Gleason is thankful Central Connecticut State made sure to put the health of its student-athletes before winning…
Local Little Leagues pausing activity amid coronavirus outbreak Posted: 13 March 2020 [08:40 PM] BRISTOL - Every organization is interpreting the ever-flowing news of the coronavirus in the way that it believes makes the most…
CCSU baseball disappointed it won't get chance to repeat as NEC champions after spring sports cancellations Posted: 13 March 2020 [07:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After a year that saw the Central Connecticut State baseball team come back to win the Northeast Conference…
Northeast Conference cancels all spring sports amid coronavirus concerns Posted: 13 March 2020 [04:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut State’s spring season is officially over. One day after the NCAA canceled its Division I men’s…
'He's exceptional in some ways and he's just a kid in others': Donovan Clingan, Bristol Central's 7-foot D-I basketball prospect, balances life in spotlight Posted: 13 March 2020 [04:09 PM] “You can’t shoot,” Donovan Clingan turned and said to teammate Damion Glasper as Glasper set up to shoot a 3-pointer during…