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Thursday 09/19/2019
Football Preview: Pair of talented sophomore QBs ready to face off tonight as Bristol Central plays Maloney Posted: 19 September 2019 [08:32 PM] A good look at the future of the CCC Division II-West landscape will be on tap tonight as a pair of talented…
Football Preview: Bristol Eastern football ready for big challenge as it faces Newington tonight Posted: 19 September 2019 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - Anthony Julius, head coach of the Bristol Eastern football team, was anything but surprised when he looked at the…
Football Preview: St. Paul football aims for improvement through effort, team chemistry Posted: 19 September 2019 [08:30 PM] Though its season started with a loss, the seven-point defeat to Seymour last week was just the first step for a…
Football Preview: Plainville looks to build off of strong Week 1 showing as it gets set to face Northwest Catholic Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team got its season off to a great start this past Friday night, jumping out to…
Football Preview: Despite recent history, Southington excited for matchup against Darien Posted: 19 September 2019 [04:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington football team has had Week 2 circled on its calendar since the summer. And now that that…
Wednesday 09/18/2019
Sports Roundup: St. Paul boys soccer picks up first win of season behind Rembish hat trick Posted: 18 September 2019 [08:38 PM] WATERBURY - The St. Paul boys soccer team picked up a 4-1 victory at Wilby on Tuesday, paced by a hat…
How Bristol Eastern girls soccer captain Policarpio mastered incredible flip throw Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:25 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington girls soccer home crowd had plenty to cheer about in a 5-0 rout of Bristol Eastern on…
UConn football captain Thomas trying out for school's baseball team Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:22 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Eli Thomas, who remains a UConn captain despite the fact his football playing days are over, might continue…
UConn men's basketball coach Hurley back at work after spinal surgery Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:14 PM] HARTFORD, Conn. - UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley says he spent his life believing that when it came to his health,…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys soccer gets first win of season, defeating visiting Hartford Public Posted: 17 September 2019 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys soccer team got its first win of the season on Tuesday afternoon, defeating visiting Hartford…
Analysis: Bristol Central football's defense stands out in opening day win over E.O. Smith Posted: 17 September 2019 [09:01 PM] While Bristol Central sophomore quarterback Victor Rosa made an impressive debut with a three-touchdown performance in the Rams’ opening day win over…
Bristol Eastern girls soccer can't slow down Newington offense in lopsided loss Posted: 17 September 2019 [08:33 PM] NEWINGTON - The Bristol Eastern girls soccer team tried to contain Newington as long as it could, but after a hard-fought…
Reay looking to continue consistent run of success for Bristol Eastern girls volleyball in first year as head coach Posted: 17 September 2019 [08:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Taking over a high school program as a first-year head coach often means the start of a new…
Monday 09/16/2019
Lowe's dominant play leads Bristol Eastern girls volleyball to rout of New Britain Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - From the opening volley to the final point of the match, the New Britain girls volleyball team had…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central girls volleyball picks up first win of season with sweep of Newington Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:24 PM] STAFF REPORT NEWINGTON - The Bristol Central girls volleyball team is officially in the win column for the 2019 season. The Rams…
Analysis: Despite lopsided loss, Bristol Eastern football finds promising production in multiple areas Posted: 16 September 2019 [02:51 PM] MIDDLETOWN - Taking a thorough inventory of a team’s progress after just one game can be misleading. Rust, first-game jitters and…
UConn's Nelson-Ododa, Williams to train with US Women's National Team Posted: 16 September 2019 [02:42 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Olivia Nelson-Ododa had plenty to celebrate on over the weekend. Her sister-in-law, Las Vegas Aces’ forward Derica Hamby, was named…
Former UConn star Collier named WNBA Rookie of the Year Posted: 16 September 2019 [02:36 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The vote figured to be close. But at the end and after the ballots were counted, Napheesa Collier was a…
Sunday 09/15/2019
Fall season gets into full swing with plenty of interesting soccer, volleyball matchups in coming week Posted: 15 September 2019 [09:07 PM] The high school season moves into full swing this week with attractive battles on the soccer pitch and the volleyball court as…
Bristol Central cross country squads have strong finishes in Stratton Brook Invitational Posted: 15 September 2019 [09:06 PM] Staff report SIMSBURY - Bristol Central’s boys cross country team placed third in the large varsity division with 55 points, while its…
Saturday 09/14/2019
CCSU football's defense intercepts five passes as Blue Devils roll past Valparaiso for third straight win Posted: 14 September 2019 [07:48 PM] VALPARAISO, Ind. - As training camp ended, Ryan McCarthy was a little bit worried about his defense’s lack of generating turnovers.…
Friday 09/13/2019
Rosa, Bristol Central football make impressive debut in season-opening win over E.O. Smith Posted: 13 September 2019 [10:37 PM] Sophomore quarterback Victor Rosa and the Bristol Central Rams made an impressive debut on the season opener Friday night. Rosa rushed for…
Big plays by Middletown doom Bristol Eastern football in season opener Posted: 13 September 2019 [10:29 PM] MIDDLETOWN – The Bristol Eastern football team looked up at the scoreboard after Friday night’s season opener against Middletown and saw…
Football Roundup: Newington football stuns traditional power Windsor in season opener Posted: 13 September 2019 [10:21 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington High football team pulled off a surprise victory over traditional power Windsor on Friday night, winning 30-22…
Bus trip offered to Red Sox game at Fenway Park as fund-raiser for St. Paul softball, Petit Family Foundation Posted: 13 September 2019 [09:01 PM] Staff report A bus trip is being offered as a fund-raiser hosted by the Petit Family Foundation and St. Paul Catholic softball…
Football Preview: CCSU looking to avoid another week of late dramatics in first-ever meeting against Valparaiso Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Going forward, Ryan McCarthy knows the Central Connecticut State football team is going to have to do a…
Thursday 09/12/2019
ROUNDUP: Late goals give Bristol Eastern girls soccer tie with Farmington in season opener Posted: 12 September 2019 [09:13 PM] Staff report Bristol Eastern’s Ciara Collins scored off a free kick in the 78th minute to give the Lancers a 2-2 tie…
Bristol Eastern football bringing new, positive attitude into season opener Friday night Posted: 12 September 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - It’s a new season and a new era could begin for Bristol Eastern football. It will be the fourth…
Kennedy father, son, looking forward to leading St. Paul football offense in season opener Friday night Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - Brycen Kennedy knows the history of St. Paul football. He’s been coming to games with his dad, Chris Kennedy,…
The late Bonnie (Higgins) Maskery of Bristol among inductees into Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:58 PM] A former umpire, the late Bonnie (Higgins) Maskery of Bristol will be among the inductees for the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall…
Football Preview: Despite amount of new players, Southington expecting fast start to season against Conard Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The biggest question mark for the Southington football team heading into the first week of the regular season was…
Football Preview: Plainville eager to see how players perform in new roles in season opener against East Catholic Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - A lot has changed since the last time Plainville took on East Catholic on the football field. Last year,…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Season Preview: St. Paul football will look to have more balance on offense and spread ball out more Posted: 11 September 2019 [09:11 PM] Even through five decades of football as a player and a coach, the philosophy for St. Paul football head coach Jude…
Remembered: Longtime high school football head coach Kelly never tires of seeing former players Posted: 11 September 2019 [09:09 PM] It might be a decade or two after he’s done coaching them, but Jude Kelly will still hear from his former…
All together: Bristol Eastern football finds combined practice session with St. Paul and New Britain useful Posted: 11 September 2019 [09:06 PM] At every level of football - NFL, college or high school - the first 2-3 weeks of games can often be…
Season Preview: Culture change is needed for Bristol Eastern football, and Lancers are ready for it Posted: 11 September 2019 [09:04 PM] A culture change is needed if the Bristol Eastern football team is going to rise from a cellar dweller in the…
Season Preview: Bristol Central football expects to be competitive despite only having four seniors Posted: 11 September 2019 [09:00 PM] With only four seniors on the roster, including one who hasn’t played in almost two years, many would believe the Bristol…
New wrinkle: New scheduling alliance brings new opponents for Bristol Central football Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:59 PM] CCC football fans looking at their favorite team’s schedule may notice a new wrinkle. The conference has joined with the SCC,…
Bristol Central cross country's Petrosky breaks own two-year-old course and school records Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Central’s Mark Petrosky broke his own two-year-old course and school records as he placed first overall in a…
Junior wide receiver James becoming top playmaker for CCSU football Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester remembers the first time he stepped on the field with Tyshaun James. The quarterback had just…
Battery charged: Southington football's Carreiro ready to be leader for defense Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:33 PM] Southington head football coach Mike Drury refers to Johnny Carreiro as one of the emotional leaders of the team’s defense. And…
Season Preview: Even with key departures, Southington football's focus remains on winning state title Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:31 PM] The Southington football team knows the importance of a strong offseason. It helps set the tone for the months ahead. Really,…
Heavy lifting: Sarra embracing new role with Plainville football Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:28 PM] It might have been a surprise to some, having a player known best as his team’s kicker place second overall in…
Season Preview: Plainville football must learn to finish off opponents in order to take playoff step Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:26 PM] For the second straight season, the Plainville High football team entered its annual Thanksgiving Day game against Farmington riding a four-game…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
UConn football set for noon start at Indiana next Saturday Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:05 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Top of Form Bottom of Form The UConn football team’s Sept. 21 game against Indiana will kick off at noon,…
Season Preview: Area girls volleyball teams looking to begin new eras after offseason of changes Posted: 10 September 2019 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL - The 2019 fall season sets up to be another successful one for area volleyball teams. It will be headlined…
Monday 09/09/2019
Southington girls volleyball confident it can make another state tournament run despite losing key pieces Posted: 09 September 2019 [06:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The task of constantly replacing departing talents is common for high school coaches. Most key contributors to a high…
UConn football head coach goes with gut, picks true freshman Zergiotis to start at quarterback Posted: 09 September 2019 [05:50 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - Randy Edsall has spent nearly four decades evaluating football players, including quarterbacks, and determining who might fit…
Emotional day for UConn coach Edsall, who learned of mother's death before Saturday's game Posted: 09 September 2019 [05:50 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - UConn coach Randy Edsall was extremely emotional after his football team’s near miss against Illinois Saturday afternoon…