Three of the four area softball teams reached the state tournament, led by Bristol Eastern’s run to the Class L quarterfinals,…
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Friday 07/12/2019
2019 All-Press Golf Team: Division IV champion Dolce leads this unit of six standouts on the links Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:54 PM] The St. Paul boys golf team had a tremendous season, one that was capped by its leader, Michael Dolce, winning a…
2019 All-Press Girls Tennis Team: Three school pairs make up this stellar unit Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:51 PM] Two members from each of our area programs line our 2018-19 All-Press Girls Tennis Team, as Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern and…
2019 All-Press Girls Lacrosse Team: Four from St. Paul, one each from BC, BE excel Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:50 PM] Our 2018-19 All-Press Girls Lacrosse Team is highlighted by four athletes from a St. Paul team that finished the regular season…
2019 All-Press Boys Lacrosse Team: Five Falcons,one Lancer make up this talented boys group Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - After an incredible season for the St. Paul boys lacrosse team, the Falcons dominate our 2018-19 All-Press Boys Lacrosse…
2019 All-Press Baseball Team: Semifinalist St. Paul leads with six selections to our all-star lineup Posted: 12 July 2019 [08:47 PM] BRISTOL - All four area baseball teams reached the postseason in 2019, with St. Paul leading the way with a Class…
Thursday 07/11/2019
Trio of St. Paul players unite in Connecticut Women's Softball League Posted: 11 July 2019 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - Alessandra Milardo, Sarah Miller and Brittany Kenworthy each spent time as one of the St. Paul softball team’s star…
Bristol American Legion baseball set for 'biggest game of the year' against Simsbury Posted: 11 July 2019 [08:50 PM] BRISTOL - Each time Bristol head coach Jerry LaPenta’s club has dropped a game to one of the best teams American…
Wednesday 07/10/2019
Bristol American Legion baseball falls to Simsbury via mercy rule Posted: 10 July 2019 [08:51 PM] BRISTOL - Wednesday evening’s game between the Bristol and Simsbury American Legion baseball teams was a battle of contrasting styles between…
Monday 07/08/2019
Bristol American Legion baseball's four-game win streak snapped by Newington Posted: 08 July 2019 [09:12 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington American Legion baseball team had managed just six runs during its four-game losing skid, and it needed…
Friday 07/05/2019
Pitchers have been dominant for first-place Bristol American Legion baseball Posted: 05 July 2019 [06:14 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol pitchers have been dominant this summer for the city’s 19U American Legion baseball team. During the team’s seven-game…
As more players gravitate towards AAU, local American Legion baseball programs fight to stay relevant Posted: 05 July 2019 [04:17 PM] Newington American Legion head coach Billy DeBlasio faces a familiar dilemma when he sits down to fill out his lineup before…
Thursday 06/27/2019
St. Paul grad, Cowboys cornerback Jones aims to build on Pro Bowl season Posted: 27 June 2019 [06:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - At the tail end of his third season in the NFL, Byron Jones’ career came to a bit…
Saturday 06/22/2019
Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback, St. Paul alum Jones gives back to community with youth football camp Posted: 22 June 2019 [06:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When NFL All-Pro cornerback Byron Jones roams the sidelines at Jerry World in Arlington, Texas, he’s typically on…
Friday 06/21/2019
Father of St. Paul softball star Poirot in search of transplant while fighting kidney disease Posted: 21 June 2019 [06:45 PM] BRISTOL - Every time Jim Poirot makes his way to the softball field at St. Paul High School, the walk brings…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Revamped Zone 1 will be much more difficult for American Legion baseball teams this summer Posted: 18 June 2019 [04:21 PM] BRISTOL - In past years, some teams have easily gotten through the Zone 1 schedule of the American Legion summer baseball…
Monday 06/17/2019
Berlin American Legion baseball uses four-run inning to take down Bristol Posted: 17 June 2019 [11:28 PM] BRISTOL - Facing one of the area’s top arms in starting pitcher Jagger Duquette, Berlin’s American Legion baseball team pieced together…
High school football schedules released for coming 2019 season Posted: 17 June 2019 [09:15 PM] Schedules and playoff divisions for the 2019 football season were released on Monday. Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern, both members…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Eleven area athletes honored with All-State selections Posted: 13 June 2019 [07:29 PM] BRISTOL - Several area athletes earned Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-State honors this season. In baseball, Bristol Central junior…
Wednesday 06/12/2019
Bristol Legion off to good start in 2019 Posted: 12 June 2019 [07:11 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol’s Senior American Legion baseball team last year had a successful season, finishing second in the Zone 1 standings…
Tuesday 06/11/2019
College paths diverge for Persechino, Poirot after memorable St. Paul softball careers Posted: 11 June 2019 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - When Jessica Persechino and Abby Poirot started their St. Paul careers four years ago, they weren’t enemies, per se,…
Saturday 06/08/2019
Berlin golf's Lindsay ties for third place at State Open Posted: 08 June 2019 [06:15 PM] OLD LYME – A trio of local golfers competed in Saturday’s State Open at Black Hall Club, and one found himself…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
St. Paul baseball has solid foundation for continued success heading into 2020 Posted: 05 June 2019 [09:03 PM] BERLIN - It’s always a tough conversation to have, Vic Rinaldi says, whenever he has to speak to his guys after…
Tuesday 06/04/2019
St. Paul baseball falls to Coventry in Class S semifinals Posted: 04 June 2019 [08:52 PM] BERLIN - When Josh Cofransesco lasered a two-run double to the left-center field gap Tuesday afternoon, giving the St. Paul baseball…
Monday 06/03/2019
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Gavin Greger and St. Paul's Ava Hampton Posted: 03 June 2019 [09:21 PM] Correspondent This week is one of those very rare occasions when two freshmen get the nod as the Athlete of the Week…
St. Paul baseball's Thayer has a No. 1 fan in head coach's son Posted: 03 June 2019 [09:11 PM] PORTLAND - In the moments after he had led his team to a Class S semifinals berth by pitching a complete-game…
Bristol Central sends five individuals to State Open, Ramirez finishes sixth in 800-meter race Posted: 03 June 2019 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Even after an opposing runner stepped on his foot, untying his shoe during the 800-meter run at Monday’s…
St. Paul's Dolce wins share of Division IV state championship Posted: 03 June 2019 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - Michael Dolce is a state champion. The St. Paul junior golfer shot a 76 at the Division IV…
Saturday 06/01/2019
Roundup: Terryville baseball falls short of semifinals berth in 8-inning walk-off loss Posted: 01 June 2019 [11:50 PM] Staff Report The Terryville baseball team came close to an upset of Class S top seed Holy Cross, but the Kangaroos’ state…
Thayer, St. Paul baseball advance to state semifinals with 7th-inning rally Posted: 01 June 2019 [10:22 PM] PORTLAND - For six innings Saturday afternoon, the St. Paul baseball team’s offense was stagnant, kept fooled and off balance by…
Thursday 05/30/2019
St. Paul softball gets past Hale Ray to advance to Class S quarterfinals Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - St. Paul softball’s Gary Hovhanessian is plenty familiar with his head-coaching counterpart, Sue Miner of Hale Ray. After…
State tournament roundup: Bristol Eastern softball advances to quarterfinals Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern softball team tallied just four hits on Thursday, but each one came at seemingly the perfect…
Wednesday 05/29/2019
State tournament roundup: Sharp, St. Paul baseball squeeze past Sacred Heart; Bristol Central baseball upsets Platt Tech Posted: 29 May 2019 [09:45 PM] BRISTOL - Behind a three-hit shutout by starter Walker Sharp, the sixth-seeded St. Paul baseball team defeated No. 27 Sacred Heart…
Tuesday 05/28/2019
St. Paul boys lacrosse opens Class S state tournament play with huge rematch against East Catholic today Posted: 28 May 2019 [08:51 PM] BRISTOL - Moments after his team lost a heartbreaking 16-15 decision to East Catholic on April 18, St. Paul boys lacrosse…
Monday 05/27/2019
A breakdown of the upcoming Bristol area state tournament games Posted: 27 May 2019 [10:34 PM] BRISTOL - State tournament play for area baseball, softball, boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse begins today. Here’s a look at…
For St. Paul girls lacrosse, constant communication has been key factor to strong season leading up to state tournament Posted: 27 May 2019 [10:23 PM] BRISTOL - For one of the season’s most important games, Elaine Bowman couldn’t be there. St. Paul’s girls lacrosse head…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are St. Paul's Ximena Varela-Marin and Bristol Eastern's Jagger Duquette Posted: 27 May 2019 [09:40 PM] CORRESPONDENT Two veteran seniors who gave solid performances last week were Ximena Varela-Marin, the No. 1 singles player for the St. Paul…
Sunday 05/26/2019
St. Paul softball's freshman sensation Hampton continues to impress heading into state tournament Posted: 26 May 2019 [09:33 PM] SEYMOUR - Ava Hampton wasn’t about to waste anyone’s time or make them wait to see what she had for an…
Friday 05/24/2019
All four area baseball teams earn spots in state tournament; Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern to play Saturday Posted: 24 May 2019 [08:53 PM] BRISTOL - Postseason play for Bristol area baseball teams begins today, as both Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern are set for…
Area softball teams earn home games in state tournament play Posted: 24 May 2019 [08:51 PM] BRISTOL - A great season for Bristol softball continues on Tuesday, as Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern and St. Paul will all…
Thursday 05/23/2019
St. Paul boys, girls lacrosse teams each win WCLC Tournament titles Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - In a double dip of lacrosse action on Thursday, the St. Paul boys and girls lacrosse teams each captured…
Varela-Marin earns All-NVL honors for St. Paul; state tourney pairings announced for girls teams, boys players Posted: 23 May 2019 [09:30 PM] BEACON FALLS - Ximena Varela-Marin earned All-NVL honors at the NVL individual tournament at Woodland High School, finishing runner-up in the…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
St. Paul softball ousted from NVL Tournament after thrilling game against Seymour Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:28 PM] SEYMOUR - Three of their last five meetings have been one-run thrillers - instant classics with enough narrative drama power punched…
ROUNDUP: St. Paul girls lacrosse moving on to WCLC championship contest Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:27 PM] Staff reports The St. Paul girls lacrosse team is moving on to the WCLC final after taking down Wolcott on Wednesday, 19-10.…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
ROUNDUP: St. Paul baseball, softball win opening games in NVL tournaments Posted: 21 May 2019 [09:52 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul baseball team defeated Naugatuck 6-4 at home in the first round of the NVL Tournament on…
Monday 05/20/2019
Roundup: Dolce, Salius co-medal in St. Paul boys golf victory Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - Michael Dolce and Ryne Salius’ stellar seasons continued on Monday, as the St. Paul golfers each carded a 42…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are St. Paul's Emma Cretella and Bristol Eastern's Ben Chiasson Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:41 PM] Correspondent Team captains who are three-sport participants are this week’s Athlete of the Week selectees for area high school sports: Emma Cretella…
Sunday 05/19/2019
Week ahead: Number of Bristol-area teams still have games with playoff implications Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:48 PM] The high school sports season is down to its final few days and there are still games left on the schedule that…
Friday 05/17/2019
Roundup: Bristol Central softball rallies to win fifth straight Posted: 17 May 2019 [01:23 PM] BRISTOL - Despite falling down 6-3 after the fourth inning, the Bristol Central softball team was able to rally and win…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central baseball a win from tourney qualification; St. Paul softball wins walk-off thriller Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central baseball team took down Avon 12-3 at Muzzy Field behind two hits and two runs apiece…