BRISTOL - Chase Gibson’s final at bat on a Little League diamond was one he’ll never forget. With the bases loaded and…
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Saturday 08/19/2017
McCabe-Waters uses potent offense to take Game 1 of City Series championship from Forestville Posted: 19 August 2017 [10:41 PM] BRISTOL - It was a hot day at Peck Park’s Watson Field in Bristol and the McCabe-Waters Red Sox bats were just…
Tuesday 08/15/2017
Area student-athletes from Eastern Connecticut State University qualify for Little East Conference All-Academic Team Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:18 PM] Staff report WILLIMANTIC - Thirty-six student-athletes from Eastern Connecticut State University qualified for the Little East Conference All-Academic Team in the…
Bristol Central High School girls swimming and diving holding tryouts soon Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:18 PM] Staff report Bristol Central High School’s girls swimming and diving season is just around the corner and the team will be…
Sunday 08/06/2017
Bristol earns silver medal in Nutmeg Games 19 & Over Girls Lacrosse Tournament Posted: 06 August 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Bristol is still learning and still growing as a girls lacrosse program. That much was evident Sunday night when…
Children's Charities Tennis Classic closes out 39th annual tournament, Bristol natives Victoria Kilbourne and Colin Savino win mixed doubles Posted: 06 August 2017 [10:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The 39th annual Children’s Charities Tennis Classic wrapped up play on Sunday afternoon, finishing off a weekend of strong…
Saturday 08/05/2017
Children's Charities Tennis Classic completes second successful day, Bristol native Nick Savino wins Grand Masters division Posted: 05 August 2017 [09:53 PM] STAFF REPORT NEWINGTON - Inclement weather might have moved Day 2 of the Children’s Charities Tennis Classic inside to the Newington Tennis…
Thursday 08/03/2017
Bristol Warriors make run but come up just short against CT Pressure in Nutmeg Games 16U Girls Basketball Tournament Posted: 03 August 2017 [10:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After making solid halftime adjustments and bringing the game within two points during the second half, the Bristol Warriors…
Sunday 07/23/2017
Nutmeg Games Roundup: Plainville's Pisa Cobras take gold at 16U Roller Hockey Tournament Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:42 PM] HARTFORD - Plainville’s Pisa Cobras knew they had the potential to be the best team in the Nutmeg Games 16U Roller Hockey…
Saturday 07/22/2017
Last-minute goal gives Plainville's Pisa Cobras win over Bristol's East Coast Militia in opening round of Nutmeg Games 16U Roller Hockey Tournament Posted: 22 July 2017 [11:02 PM] HARTFORD - Connor McNamara raced up the rink with time winding down. With under a minute left in the final period, McNamara…
Thursday 07/20/2017
Bristol's offense too much for Stratford in first round of Nutmeg Games 18U Girls Soccer Tournament Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:56 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS NEW BRITAIN - The Bristol Warriors had little trouble finding the back of the net against Stratford Thursday…
Monday 07/17/2017
Two Bristol natives, three CCSU players among FCBL All-Stars to play in Bristol tonight Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:57 PM] The Futures Collegiate Baseball League, now in its seventh year of operation, has established a history of helping to develop college players…
Sunday 07/16/2017
ALL-PRESS GIRLS TENNIS: Six court stars had fantastic spring seasons in city Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:42 PM] Each area girls tennis team increased its win total by at least one from last year, and this season’s All-Press Girls Tennis…
ALL-PRESS BASEBALL: Diamond stars made some big statements Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:37 PM] For yet another year, the area baseball teams combined for an over-.500 record (46-34) and four tournament berths. St. Paul won one…
ALL-PRESS SOFTBALL: Some of state's best players are on this list Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:36 PM] This past spring was an exciting season in area softball. St. Paul made its first appearance in a state title game, while…
ALL-PRESS BOYS LACROSSE: Six stand out as sport finds foothold Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:35 PM] Boys lacrosse continues to be a sport struggling to find a varsity foothold in Bristol schools, with St. Paul leading the way,…
ALL-PRESS GIRLS LACROSSE: Great players, better builders Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:35 PM] Girls lacrosse is still in its fledgling stage in Bristol but the growth over the last four years has been noticeable. Both…
ALL-PRESS BOYS TENNIS: Talented group of six had plenty of success Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:35 PM] There won’t be any banners hung to commemorate the 2017 season for either the Bristol Central or Bristol Eastern boys tennis teams,…
ALL-PRESS GOLF: First-ever girls selection joins stellar group of boys Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:35 PM] Our ninth annual All-Press Golf team is marked by our first pick from a local girls golf team - St. Paul freshman…
ALL-PRESS TRACK AND FIELD: Another great group of athletes from Bristol Posted: 16 July 2017 [03:34 PM] Once again, Bristol enjoyed the pleasure of having a number of very talented track and field athletes competing as representatives of their…
Friday 07/14/2017
Outfielder Pileski staying sharp, having fun playing with Bristol Blues Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:33 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL - Bristol Blues outfielder Kyle Pileski has been taking this summer with the Blues as a way…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Bristol American Legion baseball takes advantage of Southington's miscues to earn win Posted: 06 July 2017 [10:41 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD SOUTHINGTON - The Bristol American Legion baseball team took full advantage of its opportunities against Southington Thursday night.…
Monday 06/26/2017
Bristol All-Stars defeat Berlin in District 5 softball championship Posted: 26 June 2017 [10:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Bristol All-Stars put on an offensive clinic all night. Bristol scored 12 runs in the top of the second…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Bristol Central to SCSU pipeline continues as Cummings, Conrod sign to run track for Owls Posted: 20 June 2017 [03:11 PM] BRISTOL - Two more Bristol Central runners are headed to Southern Connecticut State University. At a signing on Monday afternoon, Kaynan Conrod…
Monday 06/19/2017
Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern baseball players earn accolades Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:45 PM] While neither team got far in postseason play, the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern baseball teams both enjoyed solid seasons on the…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Athletes from Bristol Central and St. Paul compete in New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:56 PM] Athletes from Bristol Central and St. Paul competed in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet this past weekend in Greensboro, N.C. The…
Thursday 06/15/2017
Four Bristol Central runners participating in New Balance National Outdoor track and field meet Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:56 PM] GREENSBORO, S.C. — For the third consecutive year, the Bristol Central boys track and field team will be represented at the national…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
St. Paul's Christian Sturm wins state boys hammer throw title as athletes compete in final CIAC track and field events of the season Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - St. Paul’s Christian Sturm won the state boys hammer throw title on Wednesday afternoon at Willow Brook Park, as…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Bristol Central grad Guilmette happy to be back home playing for Blues Posted: 13 June 2017 [10:52 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL-Central Connecticut State University baseball player Mitch Guilmette has taken his talents to the Bristol Blues to continue…
Monday 06/12/2017
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's David Bowes and Southington's Kara Zazzaro Posted: 12 June 2017 [11:06 PM] CORRESPONDENT Bristol Central’s David Bowes and Southington’s Kara Zazzaro earn this season’s final “Athlete of the Week” honors. It’s rare when a…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Site of Thanksgiving Day football game yet to be determined, superintendent says Posted: 11 June 2017 [04:21 PM] The location of this year’s annual Battle for the Bell football game on Thanksgiving Day between Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern “has…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Thanksgiving Day football game scheduled to be played at Bristol Eastern this fall Posted: 10 June 2017 [11:32 PM] STAFF WRITERS Perhaps the most noteworthy part of the 2017 high school football schedules recently released is the location of this year’s…
Football schedules for Bristol's three high school varsity teams in 2017 Posted: 10 June 2017 [11:27 PM] Staff report Here’s the football schedules for Bristol’s three high school varsity teams this fall: BRISTOL CENTRAL Sat., 9/9 at…
Monday 06/05/2017
Bristol Central's Conrod is third in 100 meters at State Open, best finish among Bristol athletes Posted: 05 June 2017 [10:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Bristol Central’s Kaynan Conrod placed third in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.02, highlighting a good day…
St. Paul's Perez, Bristol Central's Jenkins share Athlete of the Week honors Posted: 05 June 2017 [10:27 PM] Correspondent Senior Brooke Perez of the St. Paul softball team and junior Frankie Jenkins of the Bristol Central boys track team share…
Sunday 06/04/2017
Bristol native Blandino makes debut with High-A Dayton Dragons Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:37 PM] Staff report DAYTON, Ohio - Bristol Central graduate Matt Blandino had an impressive debut in the Class A-Advanced Midwest League on Saturday…
Thursday 06/01/2017
ROUNDUP: St. Paul's Davis places fourth in high jump at Class S outdoor track and field championships Posted: 01 June 2017 [11:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - St. Paul’s Addison Davis was the top finisher among area athletes competing in the Class S state track and…
Wednesday 05/31/2017
Bristol competitors finish among top 10 at Class L state track and field championships Posted: 31 May 2017 [10:57 PM] Several Bristol competitors finished among the top 10 in events at the Class L state track and field championships held Tuesday at…
ROUNDUP: Milardo pitches four-hit shutout to lead St. Paul softball into Class S quarterfinals Posted: 31 May 2017 [10:57 PM] STAFFORD - Alessandra Milardo pitched a four-hit shutout to lead the No. 9-seed St. Paul softball team into the quarterfinal round of…
Today's area high school sports state tournament matchups Posted: 31 May 2017 [01:36 PM] A look at our area high school sports teams taking part in CIAC state tournament play today: BASEBALL Second Round, Today…
Tuesday 05/30/2017
ROUNDUP: St. Paul softball, baseball teams among area squads to advance in state tournament play Posted: 30 May 2017 [11:02 PM] BRISTOL - Alessandra Milardo pitched a two-hitter while going 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI at the plate…
Saturday 05/27/2017
ROUNDUP: Three Bristol girls tennis teams all eliminated in state tournament play Posted: 27 May 2017 [10:49 PM] All three Bristol girls tennis teams qualified for their respective state tournaments, but each of them was knocked out after their first…
Friday 05/26/2017
Area baseball teams learn state tournament paths Posted: 26 May 2017 [10:08 PM] BRISTOL - St. Paul’s state title defense, along with the potential title paths of Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central and Terryville took shape…
Thursday 05/25/2017
Bristol Central's Lemke signs to play soccer at Elms College Posted: 25 May 2017 [11:04 PM] BRISTOL - The men’s soccer team at Elms College is going to have three Bristol natives suiting up next season, as Bristol…
ROUNDUP: St. Paul boys golf wins second straight Greger Cup, Bristol girls lacrosse beats St. Paul on Senior Night Posted: 25 May 2017 [10:45 PM] BRISTOL - Despite Bristol Central’s Cameron Reed claiming medalist honors, the St. Paul boys golf team won its second consecutive Greger Cup…
Wednesday 05/24/2017
Bristol Central alum Banks named to NECC All-Sportsmanship baseball team Posted: 24 May 2017 [10:55 PM] BRISTOL - In just his freshman season at Southern Vermont College, Bristol Central alum Jordan Banks has already received attention for his…
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys outdoor track claims division title, Bristol Eastern softball clinches top-four seed Posted: 24 May 2017 [10:55 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys outdoor track team beat second-place Wethersfield and New Britain by 61 points to claim the CCC…
Tuesday 05/23/2017
Massarelli delivers winning hit for Bristol Eastern baseball against Bristol Central Posted: 23 May 2017 [10:50 PM] BRISTOL - Mike Massarelli was the hero of the Bristol Eastern baseball team on Tuesday night, getting hold of a Ken Knox…
Bristol Eastern softball dominates Bristol Central, claims sole ownership of division title Posted: 23 May 2017 [10:46 PM] BRISTOL - The second meeting of the season between the Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central softball teams was not nearly as close…
Monday 05/22/2017
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Shy-Ann Whitten and St. Paul's Julian Thayer Posted: 22 May 2017 [10:40 PM] CORRESPONDENT Junior Shy-Ann Whitten of the Bristol Central girls track team and freshman Julian Thayer of the St. Paul baseball team…