Two weeks ago, the Bristol Central football squad rolled up nearly 400 yards of offense against an undermanned Hartford Public team. Last…
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Thursday 09/20/2018
Bristol Central boys cross country preparing for a run at Class L title Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:26 PM] BRISTOL - For Bristol Central boys cross country coach Tamara Stafford-Kirk, the year 2010 is still fresh on her mind.…
Football Preview: St. Paul travels to Naugatuck for tough road test Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul football team got its first win of the season out of the way against Watertown but…
Football Preview: No. 11 Southington looking to clean up mistakes from previous week against Manchester Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Every week during the season, the No. 11 Southington football team lays out a plan for what it wants…
Football Preview: Plainville hoping to take next step as program against Rocky Hill Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last season, Rocky Hill was its typical dominant self, going 10-0 in the regular season and winning a Class…
UConn football defense will be tested yet again this season at Syracuse Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - We are more than a month away from Halloween but the UConn football team’s defensive statistics would make…
Bristol Central football quarterback Fitzpatrick adjusting to new offensive role Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Justus Fitzpatrick’s ability on the defensive side of the football in the secondary has led to him getting multiple…
Football Preview: Bristol Eastern seeking improvement against Maloney Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - With 505 rushing yards allowed through two games, it won’t get any easier for the Bristol Eastern football team…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Eastern girls volleyball blanks Middletown Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:39 PM] BRISTOL - When Aliana Rivoira gets the ball to serve, the Bristol Eastern girls volleyball team knows it has a chance…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Sports Roundup: St. Paul boys soccer falls to Watertown for first loss of season Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - Down 2-0, the St. Paul boys soccer team fought back to score a late first half goal and then put…
Rockwell Park hill challenges Plainville boys, girls cross country Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Whenever Bristol Central hosts a cross country meet at Rockwell Park, the opposing runners always have a hurdle to…
Journeys with Jim: Discover Outdoor CT Day coming this Saturday Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:09 PM] Correspondent Save the date: Saturday, Sept. 22. Activities for Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day, otherwise known as Hunting & Fishing Appreciation Day, will…
Bristol Central boys, girls cross country sweep Plainville, Platt Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys and girls cross country teams had just one chance this season to sweep a dual…
Bristol Central girls cross country senior Sirko takes first place in final race at Rockwell Park Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - Wednesday afternoon was the Bristol Central cross country team’s first and last race at its home course, Rockwell…
UConn football preparing for loud Carrier Dome at Syracuse Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:03 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - There are few sporting arenas where sound travels better than the Syracuse University’s football and basketball home. The…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Bristol Eastern boys soccer hoping younger players step up offensively to compliment Woznicki Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys soccer team is confident in Jake Woznicki’s ability to shoulder the load offensively for the…
Bristol Eastern girls soccer's early season struggles continue in loss to Rocky Hill Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern girls soccer team was defeated by Rocky Hill 4-1 in a night game on Monday.…
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame to induct 10 as Class of 2018 Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - This October, the Plainville Sports Hall of Fame will welcome 10 new inductees for its 20th…
Bristol Central one of six high schools in state to receive athletic grant from CAS-CIAC Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL -Bristol Central High School was one of six high schools throughout the state that were awarded a total of $21,400…
Calhoun officially becomes first head coach for men's basketball program at Division III University of Saint Joseph Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:03 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Jim Calhoun has officially been named the first-ever head coach at the Division III University of Saint Joseph. The…
With more talented seniors set to leave after this season, UConn women's basketball recruiting four top players Posted: 18 September 2018 [08:59 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn women’s basketball team has sent 11 players to the WNBA in the last five years, as many as…
Monday 09/17/2018
Analysis: How the little things doomed CCSU football against Columbia Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One by one the Central Connecticut State football players exited the locker room. Some had somber expressions on…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Dylan Garcia and Bristol Central's Peyton Greger Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:25 PM] Correspondent Two junior two-sport athletes from Bristol’s two public high schools share “Athlete of the Week” honors for area scholastic sports: Bristol…
Gilbert's competitive nature standing out for UConn men's basketball in preseason workouts Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:24 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - One wouldn’t expect a college basketball player who has seen the court in just nine games over…
UConn football's Coyle provides some hope on defensive side of the ball with recovery play against Rhode Island Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:21 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - It’s akin to a basketball team celebrating a goaltend. In one of oddest compliments a longtime defensive…
With Laprise, Gagliardo sidelined, Bristol Eastern football struggling on both offense and defense Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - Coming into this season, the Bristol Eastern football team had plenty of reason for excitement, with third-year starting quarterback…
Sophomore goalkeeper DiLoreto shines in first win for Bristol Eastern boys soccer Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - With the departure of Tom Tefoe, it was up to Bristol Eastern boys soccer sophomore goalkeeper Nate DiLoreto to…
Bristol Eastern boys soccer tops New Britain with strong goalkeeping on display for both sides Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - There was plenty of goalkeeping on display Monday night at Bristol Eastern High School. Lancers sophomore goalkeeper Nate DiLoreto…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central boys soccer secures first win of season against Windsor Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Windsor…
Sunday 09/16/2018
Analysis: Bristol Central football's inability to limit big plays on defense proved to be the difference against Windsor Posted: 16 September 2018 [10:06 PM] CORRESPONENT WINDSOR - Bristol Central head football coach Jeff Papazian had warned about the big-play potential of Windsor going into Friday night’s…
Analysis: With early-season injuries, Plainville football adopting 'next-man-up' attitude Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - It may only be two games into the season, but the Plainville football team has a clear motto for…
Saturday 09/15/2018
Bristol Central cross country teams have strong showing at Stratton Brook Invitational Posted: 15 September 2018 [11:42 PM] STAFF REPORT SIMSBURY - It was a good day for the Bristol Central cross country teams at the Stratton Brook Invitational Saturday…
Ashworth's big game helps St. Paul football run past Watertown for first win of season Posted: 15 September 2018 [11:34 PM] BRISTOL - After a tough first week to the season, it didn’t take the St. Paul football team to get back…
CCSU football can't overcome miscues, falls to Columbia Posted: 15 September 2018 [11:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It turns out, Central Connecticut State head football coach Pete Rossomando had every reason to be nervous heading…
UConn football gets first victory of season after winning shootout against FCS-opponent Rhode Island Posted: 15 September 2018 [11:12 PM] EAST HARTFORD - UConn quarterback David Pindell understands that his Huskies are going to have to score a lot of points to…
Bristol Central football struggles, can't hold early lead in loss to Windsor Posted: 15 September 2018 [12:18 AM] After suffering through a first half that featured nine fumbles, three interceptions and more than 120 yards in penalties between the two…
Friday 09/14/2018
No. 10 Southington football overcomes sloppy play to beat Simsbury Posted: 14 September 2018 [11:26 PM] SIMSBURY - It was not the type of football game Southington was used to - sloppy. Hampered by penalties, the 10th-ranked…
Collin, Quilter step up as Plainville football romps over Bulkeley-led co-op Posted: 14 September 2018 [10:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - Everyone at Tinty Field knew the Plainville High football team was going to run the ball, but it still…
Bristol Eastern football can't slow down explosive Middletown offense, drops second straight home game to begin season Posted: 14 September 2018 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - Coming into Friday night, the Bristol Eastern football team knew Middletown was going to showcase its strength, running the football.…
Football Preview: CCSU football entering unknown territory against Columbia team playing its first game of season Posted: 14 September 2018 [10:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As he walked back to his office following a meeting with his staff, Central Connecticut head football coach…
After rough start to season for many teams, coming week provides chance to get back on track Posted: 14 September 2018 [10:02 PM] It was a rough start to the season for many area teams last week, but the week ahead will provide the opportunity…
Roundup: Bristol Central boys soccer shut out by Southington in one-goal game Posted: 14 September 2018 [10:01 PM] Staff reports BRISTOL - The Southington boys soccer team got a goal from Colin Burdette, assisted by Eli Rodriguez, and goalkeeper John…
Australian punter helping to give UConn football a lift this season Posted: 14 September 2018 [09:59 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - It wasn’t so much that Luke Magliozzi was unfamiliar with American football. He was unfamiliar with America. During…
Thursday 09/13/2018
Football Preview: Beset by injuries, Plainville hobbles into home opener against Bulkeley/HMTCA/Weaver Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last week was just about as bad of an opening night as any high school football team would ever…
Football Preview: Southington looking to continue dominance over Simsbury with ninth straight win in matchup Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Before the Southington football team played Simsbury last season, head coach Mike Drury gathered his players after practice and…
Football Preview: Bristol Central ready to take on a motivated Windsor team Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:20 PM] CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL - Many area high school football observers were a bit shocked when they looked at the Week 1 scoreboard and…
Football Preview: Bristol Eastern enters Week 2 looking for upset over No. 17 Middletown Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - Weekends in the fall for the Bristol Eastern football team have been a familiar theme over the past three…
Football Preview: St. Paul looking to sure up mistakes, get on track against Watertown Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - As the rain poured down across the state, some team’s may have been practicing inside but the St. Paul…
Sports Roundup: St. Paul boys soccer off to strong start this season Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul boys soccer team kicked off its season with the first two games against Holy Cross and…
Bristol Central girls volleyball's strong performance at CIAC invitational tournament helped jolt fast start Posted: 13 September 2018 [07:25 PM] BRISTOL - Before the Bristol Central girls volleyball team’s season officially began, the Rams took the court for the CIAC Invitational…