After leading St. Paul to four state tournaments and amassing over 1,000 points, Janessa Gonzalez has decided where she will continue…
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Wednesday 04/01/2020
Pair of state champions highlight annual All-Press wrestling team Posted: 01 April 2020 [05:55 PM] With an inundation of talented wrestlers representing the four Bristol-area schools, narrowing down the top 14 wrestlers was a tricky task.…
Tuesday 03/31/2020
Bristol Central's Clingan, nine other top area stars make up our 2019-20 All-Press Boys Basketball Team Posted: 31 March 2020 [06:33 PM] The 2019-20 boys basketball season saw three of the four Bristol-area teams qualify for state tournament play and two of them…
Sunday 03/29/2020
St. Paul, Bristol Eastern players top our annual All-Press girls basketball squads Posted: 29 March 2020 [07:55 PM] With girls basketball yielding two of the Bristol-area’s most successful teams of the winter season, there was plenty of talent to…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Trio of St. Paul girls basketball players honored to be recognized with NVL postseason awards Posted: 26 March 2020 [08:09 PM] bristol @MNHornick BRISTOL - After finishing the regular season with an 18-2 record and reaching the NVL championship game, the St. Paul…
Thursday 03/19/2020
St. Paul boys and girls basketball seniors have memorable seasons cut short Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - The emotions could be felt from every corner of the gym, when the buzzer sounded at the end of…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Area coaches pleased knowing spring sports are not canceled Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:56 PM] The CIAC gave everyone involved with spring sports a slight sense of relief Wednesday. Connecticut high school sports’ governing body decided…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Bristol boys swimming deals with unfinished season Posted: 17 March 2020 [07:50 PM] BRISTOL - The news hit everyone affected the same way. The winter sports seasons that thousands of athletes across the state…
Monday 03/16/2020
Dolphins make St. Paul grad, New Britain native Jones highest-paid cornerback Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:42 PM] Byron Jones’ bank account is going to be smiling at him when the upcoming NFL season begins. First reported by NFL…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Spring high school athletic teams are still hoping to get a chance to play this season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:59 PM] BRISTOL - With the temperatures beginning to rise and the sun staying out a little bit longer with every passing day,…
Thursday 03/12/2020
New information changes opinions on CIAC cancellations Posted: 12 March 2020 [08:52 PM] Updates about the spread and handling of the COVID-19 outbreak across the globe are coming faster than most people can keep…
CIAC expected to meet next week to discuss fate of high school spring sports Posted: 12 March 2020 [08:18 PM] As institutions from professional sports to local schools shut down in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the spring season…
Tuesday 03/10/2020
'The ones who are involved in this high school sports season are just absolutely broken,' former Connecticut student-athlete starts petition in response to CIAC ruling Posted: 10 March 2020 [08:43 PM] The CIAC cancelling the remainder of the winter sports seasons was not well received by just about anyone in the state.…
'I met with them and they were inconsolable': Local coaches and players distraught amid cancellation of postseason games Posted: 10 March 2020 [06:07 PM] Competing in the state tournament is often a tumultuous journey for many teams. Surviving from round to round can build a…
Monday 03/09/2020
St. Paul boys outlast Maloney in state tournament first round after intense fourth quarter Posted: 09 March 2020 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul boys basketball team appeared to have no issue with Maloney after the first quarter of its…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Weeks are St. Paul's Kailyn Bielecki and Bristol Central's Sean Wininger Posted: 09 March 2020 [09:08 PM] Correspondent Basketball players with high hopes for their teams competing in the state tournament are the “Athlete of the Week” picks for…
Posted: 09 March 2020 [06:09 PM] St. Paul graduate and Torrington native Jillian Kilmer is closing out her final indoor track season at Sacred Heart University the right way. The senior was named to the all-East team at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships with…
Area girls basketball seniors named to CHSCA All-Star Game Posted: 09 March 2020 [05:09 PM] The rosters for the upcoming CHSCA girls basketball Senior All-Star Games were sent out to coaches on Monday, and a number…
Sunday 03/08/2020
St. Paul girls basketball Falcons are at their best while playing at their nest Posted: 08 March 2020 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL - At first, the Brian Monnerat Gymnasium at St. Paul appears to be like any other mid-sized high school gym,…
Bristol co-op wins CCC South boys swimming championship, honors late coach Martin Posted: 08 March 2020 [03:41 PM] Staff report In honor of the late swim coach Meegan Martin, who passed away in December, members of the Bristol boys co-op…
Friday 03/06/2020
St. Paul girls basketball survives blown lead to reach Class L quarterfinals Posted: 06 March 2020 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - The second-seeded St. Paul girls basketball team needed to build a 10-point lead twice to defeat 15th-seeded North Haven…
Four St. Paul athletes sign letters of intent to continue athletic careers in college Posted: 06 March 2020 [05:28 PM] Four St. Paul students announced their commits to continue their athletic careers in college Friday. Prior to her second-round game…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
Area boys basketball teams learn state tournament paths to Mohegan Sun Posted: 04 March 2020 [04:32 PM] The brackets are out for the 2020 boys basketball state tournaments and four local teams are in the dance and looking…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
St. Paul boys basketball senior Waters named to all-NVL Iron Division team Posted: 03 March 2020 [05:49 PM] St. Paul boys basketball player Noah Waters has another accolade to add to his list of senior-year accomplishments. Waters was…
St. Paul hires Chris Kennedy as new head football coach Posted: 03 March 2020 [05:09 PM] It didn’t take long for St. Paul Catholic to make its choice to follow Jude Kelly as the team’s next football…
Monday 03/02/2020
Loss in NVL championship game has St. Paul girls basketball hungry for long Class L state tournament run Posted: 02 March 2020 [07:49 PM] WATERBURY - Prior to the NVL championship game last Wednesday night, the St. Paul girls basketball team had not lost since…
Friday 02/28/2020
Bigger is better, or too much of a good thing? Area girls basketball coaches have varied opinions on merits of state tournament expansion Posted: 28 February 2020 [04:07 PM] High school girls basketball in this state is facing a dilemma - caught between creating opportunities and maintaining an equitable postseason…
Thursday 02/27/2020
St. Paul's Waters selected to play in the CHSCA 45th annual Boys Basketball All-Star Festival Posted: 27 February 2020 [04:46 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association announced the rosters for its 45th annual Boys Basketball All-Star Festival and three local high…
Wednesday 02/26/2020
Holy Cross stops St. Paul girls basketball's bid for repeat NVL Tournament championship Posted: 26 February 2020 [09:13 PM] WATERBURY - A three-point victory in their lone regular season matchup set high expectations for the NVL Championship game between St.…
City girls basketball teams learn paths through Class L state tournament Posted: 26 February 2020 [09:12 PM] The CIAC revealed the brackets for the upcoming girls basketball state tournaments on Wednesday morning, with all three city competing in…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
Bristol Eastern, St. Paul, Terryville players earn all-conference recognition in girls basketball Posted: 25 February 2020 [09:00 PM] Staff reports The Central Connecticut Conference’s all-conference girls basketball team was revealed on Tuesday, and the pack was loaded with area athletes…
Monday 02/24/2020
Sports Roundup: St. Paul girls basketball advances to NVL championship game behind Gonzalez's 27 points Posted: 24 February 2020 [10:30 PM] WATERBURY - The St. Paul girls basketball team is moving on the championship game of the NVL tournament after a 58-47…
Sunday 02/23/2020
Second city boys basketball showdown highlights high school week ahead Posted: 23 February 2020 [09:25 PM] Tonight’s final city series showdown of the winter season highlights the week ahead as the high school regular season draws to a…
Saturday 02/22/2020
Sports Roundup: Bristol Eastern girls basketball eliminated from CCC tournament by East Catholic Posted: 22 February 2020 [10:27 PM] GLASTONBURY - The Bristol Eastern girls basketball team exited the CCC tournament in the quarterfinals. The Lancers fell to East Catholic…
Friday 02/21/2020
Bristol co-op boys swimming defeats defending CCC champion Berlin Posted: 21 February 2020 [09:28 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - The Bristol co-op boys swim team defeated defending CCC champion Berlin in a home meet on Friday, 101-83,…
Thursday 02/20/2020
St. Paul boys basketball's senior core helped carry team out of slow start to season, into state tournament Posted: 20 February 2020 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul boys basketball team was at a crossroads early in the season. Starting the year with a…
Wednesday 02/19/2020
St. Paul boys basketball wins big over Litchfield on senior night Posted: 19 February 2020 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul boys basketball team honored its seniors with a resounding victory Wednesday night. The Falcons earned a…
Monday 02/17/2020
The Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are St. Paul's Olivia Heslin and Bristol Eastern's Trent Thompson Posted: 17 February 2020 [09:16 PM] Correspondent Two senior captains with family backgrounds in the sports they compete in are today’s Athlete of the Week picks: Olivia Heslin…
Udoh becomes fourth player in St. Paul girls basketball history to reach 1,000 points Posted: 17 February 2020 [09:05 PM] St. Paul girls basketball coach Joe Mone does not want his players focused on individual accomplishments. He is more than willing…
Sunday 02/16/2020
City contest highlights week ahead as girls basketball teams wrap up regular season play Posted: 16 February 2020 [09:46 PM] Girls basketball winds down the regular season and moves into conference tournament play this week, while boys basketball teams continue to jockey…
Friday 02/14/2020
St. Paul girls basketball finishes regular season with 16th straight win Posted: 14 February 2020 [02:40 PM] NAUGATUCK - The St. Paul girls basketball team finished its regular season Thursday night with its 16th consecutive win. The Falcons…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
St. Paul football head coach Kelly is retiring from that position after 46-year career, 15 years in city Posted: 12 February 2020 [09:24 PM] Long-time St. Paul Catholic head football coach Jude Kelly - one of the state’s most revered coaches over the past 40-plus…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
Sports Roundup: St. Paul girls basketball continues winning streak with blowout of Watertown Posted: 11 February 2020 [09:51 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - The St. Paul girls basketball team just won’t stop winning. The Falcons (17-2) blew out Watertown on Tuesday…
Monday 02/10/2020
St. Paul girls basketball must remain focused on goals for successful postseason Posted: 10 February 2020 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - St. Paul girls basketball head coach Joe Mone was not happy with his players as they walked to their…
Sunday 02/09/2020
Big wrestling clashes, including city meet, highlight coming week in local sports Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:21 PM] Wrestling takes center stage on the local high school schedule this week as both the annual city series matchup on Wednesday and…
Bristol native and St. Paul graduate Pikiell is leading Rutgers men's basketball resurgence Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:20 PM] NEW YORK - Minutes before the Michigan men’s basketball team was set to depart Madison Square Garden, Zavier Simpson was asked…
Friday 02/07/2020
St. Paul girls basketball overcomes difficult first half to beat Wolcott for 14th consecutive win Posted: 07 February 2020 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - The winning streak is up to 14 games for the St. Paul girls basketball team. Anchored by 14 points…
One decision leads to a St. Paul student-athlete being forced to sit out a year of sports, creating long, contentious battle between his family and former high school Posted: 07 February 2020 [01:14 PM] Coming into the new school year, Josh Kolano didn’t expect to have free time after classes ended for the day. With…
Wednesday 02/05/2020
Athletes continue to qualify for states as Bristol swimming defeats Lewis Mills Posted: 05 February 2020 [09:10 PM] STAFF REPORT The Bristol boys swimming co-op picked up another win on Wednesday, improving to 5-1 on the season with a 97-86…
St. Paul boys basketball looking for group effort in Otero's absence Posted: 05 February 2020 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - Something seemed wrong at the start of the St. Paul boys basketball team’s game against Torrington on Tuesday night.…