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Tuesday 01/28/2020
Bristol Central boys basketball approaches toughest challenges with games against East Catholic and Windsor Posted: 28 January 2020 [09:11 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys basketball team is 60 percent done with its season and there are plenty of reasons…
Monday 01/27/2020
Bristol Central girls basketball suffers worst offensive performance of season in loss at Lewis Mills Posted: 27 January 2020 [08:54 PM] BURLINGTON - Bristol Central girls basketball is a team in search of victories. With just four wins so far this season…
Sunday 01/26/2020
This week offers tests for area basketball teams that have clinched state tourney berths Posted: 26 January 2020 [08:45 PM] The high school sports season moves into its second half this season with three area basketball teams having clinched postseason berths and…
Friday 01/24/2020
Clingan dominates as Bristol Central boys basketball wins big over Bristol Eastern in first round of 2020 city series Posted: 24 January 2020 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - A closely contested start would not carry over to the rest of the game in the first of two…
Bristol Central girls basketball focused on reaching state tournament for first time in five years Posted: 24 January 2020 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - Since the Bristol Central girls basketball team’s last appearance in the state tournament in 2015, it won eight games…
Injuries are part of the routine for area cheerleaders Posted: 24 January 2020 [04:33 PM] While many who simply see cheerleaders as students chanting and clapping on the sidelines of other sporting events may never think…
Thursday 01/23/2020
Strong defense pushes Bristol Eastern girls basketball past Bristol Central in first regular season meeting Posted: 23 January 2020 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - The first installment of city series basketball in 2020 ended with one team punching its ticket to the postseason.…
Wednesday 01/22/2020
Bristol co-op remains focused even with number of swimmers already qualified for state meet Posted: 22 January 2020 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - For Adrienne Bentley, head coach of the Bristol boys swimming and diving co-op, analyzing her swimmers as they swim…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Bristol boys swim co-op needs all 12 events for win over South Windsor Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol boys swimming and diving co-op is continuing to improve with every meet and picked up another win…
Monday 01/20/2020
Bristol Central girls basketball ends losing skid with win over Platt Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team closed the door on its five game losing streak Monday with a 34-32 win…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Kaiya Alexander and Donovan Clingan Posted: 20 January 2020 [08:57 PM] CORRESPONDENT Two Bristol Central athletes have been selected as this week’s “Athletes of the Week.” They are senior indoor track participant Kaiya…
Clingan anchors defense for Bristol Central boys basketball team during winning streak Posted: 20 January 2020 [08:47 PM] BRISTOL - Three quarters had passed in the Bristol Central boys basketball team’s Friday night win over Simsbury and the Rams…
Sunday 01/19/2020
City series basketball contests highlight week ahead in area high school sports Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:55 PM] The first round of city series play highlights the coming week’s action as the high school sports season moves past its midpoint.…
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…
'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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Friday 01/10/2020
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…
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…
Thursday 01/09/2020
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…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
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…
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…
Strong start not enough as Bristol boys swimming co-op loses in close meet against Hall Posted: 07 January 2020 [08:54 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol boys swim co-op opened its season Tuesday afternoon with a competitive meet against Hall, but fell short…
Preview: Bristol boys swimming co-op aims to build up success from last season Posted: 07 January 2020 [08:52 PM] Boys swimming and diving season is here and the Bristol co-op is prepared to start the new decade with a similar…
Sunday 01/05/2020
Winter season heats up with plenty of contests in focus for first full week of 2020 Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:33 PM] The winter sports season heats up this week with plenty of activity on tap for all of the area teams. Highlighting the…
Saturday 01/04/2020
Lancers and Rams place first, second at Bristol Central Invitational Posted: 04 January 2020 [10:38 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern wrestling team continued its reign over much of Connecticut on Saturday with a win at the…
Friday 01/03/2020
New Britain boys basketball's defense stifles Clingan in win over Bristol Central Posted: 03 January 2020 [10:22 PM] BRISTOL - The New Britain boys basketball team knew it had to contain Bristol Central’s 7-foot center Donovan Clingan. For the…
Bristol Central wrestling looking forward to home tournament Posted: 03 January 2020 [10:13 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Central wrestling coach Matthew Boissonneault was pleased with the growth he’s seen from his team throughout the young…
Thursday 01/02/2020
Bristol Central boys basketball displayed versatility in exceptional third quarter Posted: 02 January 2020 [09:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys basketball team is hoping that lessons learned this past weekend will help as it moves…
Bristol Central wrestling starts new decade with win over Berlin Posted: 02 January 2020 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central wrestling team continued its strong start to the season with a 59-18 win at home over…
Wednesday 01/01/2020
Bristol Central girls basketball relying on number of scorers to help win games Posted: 01 January 2020 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - When the Bristol Central girls basketball team defeated Wolcott Tech on Saturday in the first round of the Bristol…
Monday 12/30/2019
Preview: Indoor track teams enter new season with varied expectations Posted: 30 December 2019 [06:14 PM] The 2019-20 indoor track season is displaying a variety of talent from all four schools. Bristol Central is looking to…
Sunday 12/29/2019
City basketball teams playing for holiday tournament titles as week's action kicks off Posted: 29 December 2019 [09:12 PM] As the high school sports season moves into a new year, holiday tournaments still dominate the action in the week ahead. Highlighting…
Saturday 12/28/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball beats Wolcott Tech to advance to championship round of holiday tournament Posted: 28 December 2019 [11:15 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team started a winning streak Saturday. The Rams dispatched Wolcott Tech 38-22 in the…
Big third quarter helps Bristol Central boys basketball top Wolcott Tech in holiday tournament opener Posted: 28 December 2019 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL — The Bristol Central boys basketball team won its second straight game and much of it is thanks to its…
Friday 12/27/2019
Bristol Eastern's third straight state wrestling title tops list of local sports stories for 2019 Posted: 27 December 2019 [04:49 PM] Staff reports Following is a look at the top 10 stories as reported by the Bristol Press over the past year: 1.…
Thursday 12/26/2019
Long-time St. Paul swim coach Meegan Martin passes away Posted: 26 December 2019 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol community is filled with heavy hearts as the holiday season comes to a close, as standout local…
Wednesday 12/25/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys, Bristol Eastern girls basketball get first wins of season Posted: 25 December 2019 [08:55 PM] Staff reports Donovan Clingan had 23 points, 17 rebounds and six blocked shots to lead Bristol Central to a hard-fought 60-56 win…
Monday 12/23/2019
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Ciara Collins and Bristol Central's Adam Jones Posted: 23 December 2019 [09:25 PM] CORRESPONDENT This week’s “Athlete of the Week” picks, Ciara Collins of Bristol Eastern and Adam Jones of Bristol Central, can now add…
Bristol Central girls basketball not worried about slow start to season Posted: 23 December 2019 [03:33 PM] BRISTOL - When the final buzzer sounded Friday night, the Bristol Central girls basketball team looked up at the scoreboard and…
Sunday 12/22/2019
Holiday basketball tournaments highlight week ahead for Bristol-area high school sports teams Posted: 22 December 2019 [09:19 PM] Holiday Tournaments highlight the week ahead as the local high school sports scene moves into full gear. Bristol Central will host both…
Boys Basketball Roundup: Rams defeated, Kangaroos romp in season openers Posted: 22 December 2019 [03:23 PM] Staff reports GLASTONBURY - Plagued by cold shooting, the Bristol Central boys basketball team dropped its season opener by a 57-37 score…
All-Press Cross Country: Five repeat stars, three stellar newcomers make up our running squad Posted: 22 December 2019 [03:11 PM] While cross country is a team sport at the scholastic level, a number of area athletes have not only helped their…
Friday 12/20/2019
Early comeback not enough for Bristol Central girls basketball in loss to Avon Posted: 20 December 2019 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team struggled early, allowing a 22-point first quarter to visiting Avon and found themselves…
All-Press Football: Thrilling finish to season leads to eight Rams, Lancers selections, six Falcons Posted: 20 December 2019 [06:49 PM] Bristol-area football teams may have only combined to have an 11-19 record, but there are still plenty of positives to recognize…