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Thursday 02/14/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys basketball qualifies for state tournament, Lancers are defeated Posted: 14 February 2019 [04:53 PM] Staff report The Bristol Central boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament and kept its hopes for a share of the…
Tuesday 02/12/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball seniors get to enjoy taste of success at end of season Posted: 12 February 2019 [08:10 PM] BRISTOL - The seniors of the Bristol Central girls basketball team have had to endure a lot over the years. The…
Monday 02/11/2019
Bristol Eastern girls basketball takes big lead early, leaves no doubt against Bristol Central Posted: 11 February 2019 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Prior to Monday night’s game against Bristol Central, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team celebrated Senior Night. As is…
ROUNDUP: Bristol Eastern girls basketball comes back to win, Bristol Central runner wins state title Posted: 11 February 2019 [05:33 PM] Staff reports BRISTOL - Down 11-2 in the opening minutes of Saturday’s game, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team knew it needed…
Sunday 02/10/2019
City girls basketball matchup highlights week ahead as high school season nears its end Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:53 PM] With the postseason picture coming into clearer focus, the high school sports season moves into its final week with the girls’ city…
Friday 02/08/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball holds Innovation scoreless in second half, cruises to easy win on Senior Night Posted: 08 February 2019 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The seniors for the Bristol Central girls basketball team were honored before Thursday night’s game against Innovation, with the…
Thursday 02/07/2019
Jessie family set for special night as Bristol Central girls basketball hosts Innovation Posted: 07 February 2019 [10:03 PM] BRISTOL - Allison and Michael Jessie know tonight is going to be a special one. Not only will it be Senior…
Bristol Central wrestling using loss to Bristol Eastern as barometer of progress made this season Posted: 07 February 2019 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - Losing to a crosstown rival is never easy. Losing 64-3 to a crosstown rival is even more difficult. But…
Wednesday 02/06/2019
Despite many close contests, Bristol Eastern wrestling wins all but one match in rout over Bristol Central Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:58 PM] BRISTOL - State champion hopeful Bristol Eastern had just watched its streak of 51 consecutive dual wrestling meet wins end in…
Bristol Central All-State player Fitzpatrick will play college football at AIC Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:57 PM] With the official National Signing Day for college football being held on Wednesday, Bristol Central’s Justus Fitzpatrick announced his intention to…
Berlin pulls away in third quarter, holds off late rally to defeat Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:55 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - Berlin pulled away in the third quarter then held off a late rally to defeat Bristol Central 57-49…
ROUNDUP: St. Paul girls basketball improves to 17-2 for season with 12th straight victory Posted: 06 February 2019 [06:19 PM] WATERTOWN - The St. Paul girls basketball team improved to 17-2 for the season, claiming its 12th straight victory with a…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
Both teams have plenty of incentive to win as Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central wrestling face off tonight Posted: 05 February 2019 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - Both the Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central wrestling teams are about to get one heck of a tune-up on…
ROUNDUP: Wethersfield takes big early lead, defeats Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 05 February 2019 [04:20 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - The Wethersfield boys basketball team hit six 3-pointers in the opening half to take a 14-point halftime lead…
Monday 02/04/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys basketball starts slow, but rebounds for key upset victory at Platt Posted: 04 February 2019 [03:56 PM] MERIDEN - The Bristol Central boys basketball team started slow, but rebounded for a key 61-60 victory at Platt on Friday…
Sunday 02/03/2019
Area teams look to move up state tournament rankings during upcoming week Posted: 03 February 2019 [09:56 PM] CORRESPONDENT As the high school winds down to its final weeks it is crunch time for area teams who have post season…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Area boys basketball teams seek final push toward state tournaments Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:38 PM] Inclement weather on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon halted boys basketball action throughout the area, offering a time for players to…
Tuesday 01/29/2019
Bristol Central boys basketball confident in ability to make run at state tournament berth Posted: 29 January 2019 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - With seven games remaining on its schedule, the Bristol Central boys basketball team needs just three wins to secure…
Monday 01/28/2019
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Ashley Watson and Bristol Eastern's Justin Marshall Posted: 28 January 2019 [08:55 PM] Correspondent Senior two-sport standouts from Bristol public high schools have earned Athlete of the Week honors for area scholastic sports. They are…
Sunday 01/27/2019
Postseason picture should become clearer for area teams during week ahead Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:20 PM] As the high school sports season closes out the month of January, area teams are beginning to get a better picture of…
Friday 01/25/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball hoping to keep momentum from victory going Posted: 25 January 2019 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - At this time last week, the Bristol Central girls basketball team was searching for offense of any form. After…
CCC has joined Connecticut High School Football Alliance to help fill football schedules Posted: 25 January 2019 [09:37 PM] The Central Connecticut Conference has joined the Connecticut High School Football Alliance to help fill the non-league portions of its football…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball pushes for win over depleted Hartford Public Posted: 24 January 2019 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - Glancing across the scorer’s table at an empty bench, head coach Steve Gaudet knew his Bristol Central girls basketball…
Tuesday 01/22/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys basketball takes advantage of strong start to second half, beats Avon Posted: 22 January 2019 [10:11 PM] BRISTOL - Trailing by one at the half, Bristol Central scored the first 15 points of the third quarter to take…
Freshman Clingan learning to play like veteran for Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 22 January 2019 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Shortly after the midway point of the first quarter in Bristol Central boys basketball’s game against Bristol Eastern on…
Monday 01/21/2019
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Ciara Collins and Bristol Central's Donovan Clinghan Posted: 21 January 2019 [09:35 PM] Correspondent It’s rare when a freshman is selected for “Athlete of the Week” honors in area high school sports, but having two…
Sunday 01/20/2019
Area teams look to pick up needed victories for postseason bids in coming week Posted: 20 January 2019 [09:27 PM] As the high school winter season moves into its second half this week, many area basketball teams are turning their attention to…
Friday 01/18/2019
Bristol Eastern boys basketball has no answer for Bristol Central big man Clingan Posted: 18 January 2019 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - Prior to Friday night’s rivalry game against Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern legends Jim Bates Jr. and Cody Bayne were…
Bristol Central girls basketball still looking for ways to score, hoping defense holds up Posted: 18 January 2019 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team has been searching for scoring since the opening game of the season. Aside…
Thursday 01/17/2019
Ouellette helps Bristol Eastern girls basketball add to win streak over Bristol Central Posted: 17 January 2019 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL - In typical rivalry fashion, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team found itself in a surprising dogfight in the second…
Wednesday 01/16/2019
Roundup: Bristol co-op swimming and diving members set bests in victory over Newington Posted: 16 January 2019 [07:19 PM] Staff reports NEWINGTON - The Bristol boys co-op swim team beat Newington on the road Tuesday afternoon, 96-85. “We were cautious going…
Sunday 01/13/2019
City teams set to face off in boys, girls basketball games during week ahead Posted: 13 January 2019 [09:16 PM] City series showdowns in boys and girls basketball highlight the action as the high school sports season moves past its midpoint this…
Friday 01/11/2019
Roundup: Bristol Central boys basketball defeats Tolland, Eastern girls basketball evens record Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:58 PM] Staff reports BRISTOL - Donovan Clingan had 30 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Bristol Central boys basketball team to a…
Sunday 01/06/2019
Bristol Eastern wrestling wins Bristol Central Invitational, places first in four weight classes Posted: 06 January 2019 [09:34 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern wrestling team won the Bristol Central Invitational on Saturday, placing first in four different weight classes…
Rivalry matchups highlight week ahead in area high school sports Posted: 06 January 2019 [09:33 PM] While most area basketball teams continue to struggle and the area wrestling teams continue to soar, the high school sports scene moves…
Friday 01/04/2019
Deep lineup, confidence will help Bristol Central wrestling have great success this season Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:20 PM] BERLIN - It was shortly after Thursday night’s match against Berlin when Bristol Central senior wrestler Ian Kreciglowa made a declaration…
Bristol Central girls basketball loses to visiting Plainville Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:19 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team fell behind 25-3 by the end of the first quarter on its…
Thursday 01/03/2019
Bristol Central wrestling lineup overpowers Berlin in romp Posted: 03 January 2019 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - The Bristol Central wrestling team might have been missing some key members of its starting lineup Thursday night, but…
Bristol Tramps announce award recipients, scholarship winners for 49th annual recognition and sports reunion dinner Posted: 03 January 2019 [03:03 PM] Staff report The Bristol Tramps have announced the award recipients and scholarship winners for its Friday, April 26, recognition and sports reunion…
Monday 12/31/2018
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Kayla Beaulieu and Bristol Eastern's Gabe Soucy Posted: 31 December 2018 [09:37 PM] CORRESPONDENT Two seniors share “Athlete of the Week” honors and they are basketball forward Kayla Beaulieu of Bristol Central and wrestler Gabe…
Sunday 12/30/2018
Conference games coming this week after area teams had mixed results in holiday tourneys Posted: 30 December 2018 [09:57 PM] The new year will provide plenty pf opportunities for local high school hoop teams to turn their fortunes around, while area wrestlers…
Friday 12/28/2018
Bristol Eastern wrestling's second straight state title leads list of top 2018 local sports stories Posted: 28 December 2018 [09:14 PM] Here’s a look at the top 10 local sports stories from the past year: 1. Bristol Eastern wrestling wins second…
Sunday 12/23/2018
Holiday tournaments highlight week ahead in area high school sports Posted: 23 December 2018 [09:24 PM] Holiday tournaments highlight the week ahead as conference play takes a back seat during the holiday break for area high school teams.…
Friday 12/21/2018
All-Press Cross Country: No slowing this group of long-distance runners Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:32 PM] While cross country is a team sport at the scholastic level, a number of area athletes have not only helped their…
All-Press Football: These 22 city standouts had many moments to remember on gridiron this fall Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:27 PM] With another high school football season in the books - one filled with ups and downs for the city’s three teams…
All-Press Boys Soccer: Two All-Staters among these stars on the pitch Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:26 PM] After a season which saw all three of the city’s teams qualify for state tournament play, we have selected 12 of…
All-Press Girls Soccer: Huge talent at every position on this stellar unit Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:25 PM] It was a solid season for the city’s high school girls soccer teams, with Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern both qualifying…
All-Press Girls Volleyball: Another outstanding fall on court highlighted by this great 8 Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:24 PM] The city’s three girls volleyball teams all had fantastic seasons this year, combining to go 47-9 in the regular season. Along…
All-Press Girls Swimming: Super four swimmers, two divers float above in pool Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:23 PM] After another long season of steady improvement, the best from Bristol’s three girls swimming and diving teams advanced to state competition,…