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Wednesday 12/12/2018
Preview: City wrestling teams have high expectations as new season begins Posted: 12 December 2018 [09:04 PM] There was plenty of optimism among Bristol’s two public schools as the new high school wrestling season got underway last night.…
Monday 12/10/2018
Roundup: Bristol Central girls basketball not able to keep up with tough Simsbury on opening night Posted: 10 December 2018 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls basketball team got off to a slow start in the new season, dropping a 42-16…
Preview: Area girls basketball teams are looking for better results this season than they had last year Posted: 10 December 2018 [09:11 PM] The Bristol area is usually home to at least a couple outstanding girls basketball programs and another couple of very competitive…
Sunday 12/09/2018
Winter sports season opens this week with many area teams in action Posted: 09 December 2018 [09:18 PM] With the last high school football game now done, the winter sports season opens this week. Action kicks off tonight with the…
Monday 12/03/2018
Dozens of area athletes honored as CCC releases all-conference football lists Posted: 03 December 2018 [06:49 PM] Staff report Members of the Central Connecticut Conference football all-conference teams were officially released on Monday afternoon, with all seven area schools…
Thursday 11/29/2018
Local organizations, coaches credited as Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inducts eight new honorees Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:54 PM] Correspondent The main theme at the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame’s (BSHOF) 22nd annual induction dinner Friday night at the DoubleTree Bristol…
Monday 11/26/2018
Tough schedule helped Bristol Central football prepare for Battle for the Bell Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:41 PM] With a fourth quarter rally to pull out their 24-19 victory over Bristol Eastern in the annual Battle for the Bell, the…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Ryan Rodriguez and Bristol Eastern's Olivia Beaudoin Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:35 PM] Correspondent Senior captains from Bristol’s two public schools have been chosen as the “Athlete of the Week” honorees for area scholastic sports.…
Bristol Eastern quarterback Marshall finishes third on Bristol public school's all-time career passing list Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:31 PM] Friday’s 60th renewal of the Battle for the Bell was not one for the record books. No records were set in the…
Friday 11/23/2018
Bristol Central football uses second-half rally to win fourth straight Battle for the Bell over Bristol Eastern Posted: 23 November 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - As has happened so many times in the past, the 60th annual Battle for the Bell went down to the…
Bristol Eastern football unable to stop Payton, Fitzpatrick in annual Battle for the Bell Posted: 23 November 2018 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - For the Bristol Eastern Lancers on Friday afternoon, there was just no stopping Bristol Central’s tandem of Justus Fitzpatrick…
Bristol Central football seniors continued to find ways to get better, wrapped up careers on high note Posted: 23 November 2018 [09:18 PM] For 17 Bristol Central senior football players, Friday’s Battle for the Bell marked the end of a career as well as a…
Thursday 11/22/2018
Battle for the Bell Preview: Bristol Central goes for fourth straight Bell win today against Bristol Eastern Posted: 22 November 2018 [05:59 PM] It is the 60th renewal of the annual Battle for the Bell, and while it will not be played on Thanksgiving morning…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Battle for the Bell game between Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central moved to Friday Posted: 20 November 2018 [12:21 PM] STAFF REPORT The expected frigid temperatures Thanksgiving morning has played havoc with the local high school football schedule. Bristol Central and Bristol…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
Analysis: Bristol Central football shows resiliency in recent victory Posted: 13 November 2018 [07:47 PM] CORRESPONDENT MANCHESTER - It was a difficult 24 hours for the Bristol Central football team as it prepared for its Saturday game…
Monday 11/12/2018
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Nathan Rosa and Bristol Eastern's Emily Mulcunry Posted: 12 November 2018 [09:18 PM] Correspondent Junior Emily Mulcunry of the Bristol Eastern girls swimming and diving team and senior wide receiver Nathan Rosa of the Bristol…
Saturday 11/10/2018
Tournament Roundup: Bristol Eastern girls volleyball sweeps Tolland, setting up matchup against top-seeded Woodstock in semifinals Posted: 10 November 2018 [07:55 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern girls volleyball team is heading to the Class L state tournament semifinals. The Lancers, the bracket’s…
Day after forfeiting wins, Bristol Central football overcomes sluggish start to roll past East Catholic Posted: 10 November 2018 [07:15 PM] CORRESPONDENT MANCHESTER - It took the Bristol Central defense the entire first quarter to figure out how to stop the double-wing offense…
Friday 11/09/2018
Football Preview: Bristol Central football expecting bigger challenge from East Catholic today Posted: 09 November 2018 [09:44 PM] Bristol Central at East Catholic When: Saturday, 1:30 pm Where: Cheney Tech, Manchester Records: Bristol Central 5-3, East Catholic 3-5 Last Year:…
Bristol Central forfeits past two games after self-reporting ineligible player Posted: 09 November 2018 [06:50 PM] The Bristol Central football team suffered an unexpected blow on Friday, as it was discovered the team had unintentionally been using…
Thursday 11/08/2018
Tournament roundup: St. Paul boys soccer falls, Bristol Central advances; Bristol Eastern volleyball on to quarterfinals Posted: 08 November 2018 [09:03 PM] FARMINGTON - The No. 7-seed St. Paul boys soccer team was defeated by No. 23 Immaculate 3-1 in a second round…
Wednesday 11/07/2018
Tournament roundup: Bristol Central boys soccer cruises to victory at Ellis Tech, will host Class L second round game today Posted: 07 November 2018 [09:02 PM] DANIELSON - The No. 22-seed Bristol Central boys soccer team cruised to an 8-0 victory at No. 11 Ellis Tech on…
Monday 11/05/2018
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central girls soccer upsets Bullard Havens in first round of Class L tournament Posted: 05 November 2018 [09:07 PM] BRIDGEPORT - The first round of the state tournament ended a season for some, but for others, such as the Bristol…
Analysis: Bristol Central football used team effort to overcome sloppy start Posted: 05 November 2018 [09:00 PM] CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL - When a team wins a football game by one point there are a lot of factors that go into…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Erin Petke and Bristol Eastern's Connor Errato Posted: 05 November 2018 [05:52 PM] CORRESPONDENT Seniors from Bristol’s two cross-town public high schools, diver Erin Petke of Bristol Central and soccer forward Connor Errato of Bristol…
Sunday 11/04/2018
Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central to take on Class L girls soccer field Posted: 04 November 2018 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The area girls soccer teams now know their paths to a potential state title. The CIAC announced the…
Friday 11/02/2018
Bristol Central earns share of division lead with comeback victory over Platt Posted: 02 November 2018 [10:30 PM] BRISTOL - Ryan Rodriguez intercepted a pass with 53 seconds left in the game to cap a 21-20 comeback win for the…
No. 7 St. Paul is top seed among city teams in boys soccer state tournaments Posted: 02 November 2018 [10:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The boys soccer state tournaments are set. The CIAC announced the Class LL, L, M and S brackets…
No. 4 Bristol Eastern, No. 5 St. Paul lead area teams in state girls volleyball tournaments Posted: 02 November 2018 [10:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The area girls volleyball teams can now get ready for the postseason. The CIAC released the brackets for…
Thursday 11/01/2018
Bristol Central boys cross country places 13th, Terryville 19th, at State Open Posted: 01 November 2018 [10:22 PM] MANCHESTER - After strong showing in their respective class championship meets, the Bristol Central and Terryville boys cross country teams made…
Football Preview: Bristol Central has chance to take lead in division against Platt Posted: 01 November 2018 [09:16 PM] CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL - A year ago the Bristol Central football team traveled to Falcon Field in Meriden to take on Platt in…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Croze, Errato late goals highlight thrilling night for Bristol Eastern soccer against Bristol Central Posted: 31 October 2018 [06:30 PM] BRISTOL - Senior Myah Croze highlighted a thrilling night for Bristol Eastern soccer on Monday, as her goal with seconds remaining…
Tuesday 10/30/2018
Sports Roundup: Bristol Eastern volleyball advances, Bristol Central eliminated in CCC Tournament Posted: 30 October 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The No. 3-seed Bristol Eastern girls volleyball team swept No. 11 Glastonbury on Tuesday evening, 25-16, 25-21, 25-19, to…
Monday 10/29/2018
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Zoe Lowe and Bristol Central's Pacifico Flores Posted: 29 October 2018 [08:56 PM] Correspondent Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern are represented with this week’s “Athlete of the Week” picks, as Pacifico Flores and Zoe Lowe…
Analysis: Bristol Central football played most complete game of season against Capital Prep Posted: 29 October 2018 [08:46 PM] HARTFORD - With 415 yards in total offense and a solid all-around defensive effort, the Bristol Central football team walked away from…
Roundup: Terryville boys cross country places second in Class S championships Posted: 29 October 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - The Terryville boys cross country team placed second in the Class S state championship on Saturday at Wickham Park…
Sunday 10/28/2018
City contests highlight week ahead as regular season wraps up Posted: 28 October 2018 [08:55 PM] The final city series soccer matches of the year, conference tournament showdowns and the State Open cross country meet highlight the week…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central boys cross country places second in Class L state meet Posted: 28 October 2018 [08:53 PM] MANCHESTER - The Bristol Central boys cross country team placed second in the Class L state meet on Friday at Wickham…
Friday 10/26/2018
Bristol Central football does little wrong in workmanlike victory over Capital Prep/Achievement First Posted: 26 October 2018 [11:33 PM] Bristol Central fumbled away the opening kickoff but did very little else wrong in a workmanlike 28-7 victory over Capital Prep/Achievement First…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central girls soccer comes out fast in second half, shuts out Plainville Posted: 26 October 2018 [10:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Bristol Central girls soccer picked up a 2-0 victory at Plainville on Friday. Tied 0-0 at halftime, the…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Football Preview: Bristol Central looking past Capital Prep's record, set for tough matchup Posted: 25 October 2018 [07:36 PM] CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL - Capital Prep, the magnet school from Hartford, has had an Odyssey of a football season this year. The Longhorns…
Tuesday 10/23/2018
Bristol Central girls volleyball hoping tough matches result in improvement come state tournament time Posted: 23 October 2018 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - Monday night was another loss against Bristol Eastern for the Bristol Central girls volleyball team, yet it’s those types…
Monday 10/22/2018
Bristol Eastern girls volleyball's five seniors complete career sweep against Bristol Central in win Posted: 22 October 2018 [09:26 PM] BRISTOL - Still looking for its first win over its city rival in more than a generation, Bristol Central won a…
Analysis: Bristol Central football fought hard for win over Newington Posted: 22 October 2018 [09:23 PM] The Bristol Central football team walked off the Newington High field Friday night with a win, but it was one that the…
Sports Roundup: Bosco lifts Bristol Central girls soccer to victory over Maloney in return Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - In her first game back in a month, Bella Bosco scored for Bristol Central with five seconds left in…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Adalia Malick and St. Paul's Adam Van Linter Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:57 PM] Correspondent Two senior soccer captains, Adalia Malick of Bristol Central and Adam Van Linter of St. Paul, who both scored hat tricks…
Sunday 10/21/2018
Pair of city series showdowns highlight week ahead for Bristol area sports Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:19 PM] CORRESPONDENT The high school sports season moves into its final full week this week with postseason berths still on the line for…
Friday 10/19/2018
Bristol Central football survives game of attrition against Newington Posted: 19 October 2018 [11:51 PM] CORRESPONDENT NEWINGTON - The Bristol Central football team survived an offensive war of attrition Friday night at the Newington High School stadium…
Naranjo, Carmelich have been difference makers for Bristol Central boys soccer since return from injuries Posted: 19 October 2018 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys soccer team had been without both Diego Naranjo and Ellis Carmelich at the start of…