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Friday 06/05/2020
CIAC releases guidance for return of high school sports, hoping fall season can begin on time Posted: 05 June 2020 [01:37 PM] CHESHIRE – High school sports in Connecticut have been absent since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and even fall sports…
Tuesday 06/02/2020
Remembering the best games between area teams in recent history Posted: 02 June 2020 [02:53 PM] The absence of live sports gives us a chance to continue looking back on historic athletes, teams and moments that have…
Sunday 05/31/2020
Looking back at the most memorable girls cross country runners in area history Posted: 31 May 2020 [08:37 PM] When it comes to the top girls cross country runners in area history, you don’t have to dive too deep into…
Monday 05/25/2020
Connecticut American Legion baseball teams form new league for 2020 season Posted: 25 May 2020 [05:49 PM] As it turns out, there might be some summer baseball after all. The Connecticut American Legion teams have formed a new…
Sunday 05/24/2020
Remembering the top boys cross country runners in area history Posted: 24 May 2020 [07:44 PM] Boys cross country has a deep and rich history in the local area, meaning there are plenty of names to choose…
Monday 05/18/2020
Seven members of Southington football celebrate college commitments Posted: 18 May 2020 [11:38 AM] The Southington football team enjoyed a successful season in 2019, losing just one regular season game before reaching the Class LL…
Sunday 05/17/2020
Southington softball's star seniors given proper sendoff Posted: 17 May 2020 [04:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- As the calendar had approached April, Southington head softball coach Davina Hernandez and her players couldn’t help but be…
Friday 05/15/2020
Remembering the top girls swimmers, divers in area history Posted: 15 May 2020 [02:48 PM] Girls swimming has a deep history in the local area, particularly in the city of Bristol, meaning there are plenty of…
Wednesday 05/13/2020
Looking back at the area's top lacrosse teams of all time Posted: 13 May 2020 [08:01 PM] Being one of the fairly newer sports to catch on in the New England area, local lacrosse history doesn’t run particularly…
Wednesday 05/06/2020
'He's a winner': Southington boys basketball's All-CCC guard Kelly commits to play at Dean College Posted: 06 May 2020 [08:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington boys basketball head coach John Cessario likes to use a saying when describing Jared Kelley: “You never know…
Tuesday 05/05/2020
CIAC officially cancels spring sports season Posted: 05 May 2020 [01:53 PM] CHESHIRE – In what felt like a looming inevitability, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday afternoon that all spring…
Friday 05/01/2020
Remembering the top local tennis players of all time Posted: 01 May 2020 [03:22 PM] There hasn’t been a lot of memorable team success at the state level for area tennis squads over the years and…
Wednesday 04/29/2020
Looking back at most memorable, dominant area football teams since start of CIAC championship era Posted: 29 April 2020 [08:58 PM] There have been a number of memorable dominant stretches by local football teams over the decades. There were the Newington teams…
Sunday 04/26/2020
Four Southington swimmers commit to compete in college Posted: 26 April 2020 [02:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The fallout of the coronavirus breakout has shut down local schools and postponed spring sports, but the Southington swim…
Thursday 04/23/2020
CIAC cancels spring state championships, says potential season would be confined to June only Posted: 23 April 2020 [03:07 PM] CHESHIRE – Time continues to dwindle on a potential spring season for high school sports as the calendar gets ready to…
Wednesday 04/22/2020
Looking back at the area's top soccer teams of all time Posted: 22 April 2020 [09:13 PM] The local area isn’t exactly loaded with history on the soccer front, but in recent years, a number of local teams…
Tuesday 04/21/2020
Remembering area's top girls volleyball teams of all time Posted: 21 April 2020 [03:51 PM] Bristol Eastern has been a head above the rest in terms of success among local girls volleyball teams, but that doesn’t…
Monday 04/20/2020
Looking back on most memorable ice hockey teams in area history Posted: 20 April 2020 [05:39 PM] The local area has just three boys ice hockey teams, but those groups have provided plenty of memorable seasons over the…
Sunday 04/19/2020
Plenty of options to choose from for most memorable baseball teams in area history Posted: 19 April 2020 [03:37 PM] When it comes to the history of local high school baseball, there is no shortage of memorable teams to choose from.…
Friday 04/17/2020
Recounting the most successful local softball teams in area history Posted: 17 April 2020 [07:46 PM] Get ready to read a lot about the Southington Blue Knights. As we continue our series highlighting the most memorable local…
Thursday 04/16/2020
Southington quarterback receives invitation to Hawaii Tiki Bowl Posted: 16 April 2020 [07:42 PM] The start of training camp for the 2020 high school football season is still months away, but Southington quarterback Brady Lafferty…
Eight Southington baseball seniors celebrate college signings with unique celebration Posted: 16 April 2020 [06:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Thursday afternoon’s signing celebration for the Southington baseball team may not have been how the group would have liked…
Wednesday 04/15/2020
Looking back at most memorable boys volleyball teams in area's history Posted: 15 April 2020 [08:54 PM] The fourth installment of this series moves on to boys volleyball. A newer sport to Connecticut, many of the local…
Tuesday 04/14/2020
A look back at the most dominant local wrestling teams of all time Posted: 14 April 2020 [08:04 PM] The local area has produced state powerhouses in wrestling over the years, both past and present. Berlin one of the most…
Sunday 04/05/2020
Area stars make impact in abbreviated ice hockey season, selected for All-Herald team Posted: 05 April 2020 [03:52 PM] All three local boys ice hockey teams carried high expectations this season, and unfortunately, cancellations to winter state tournaments left the…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
Southington baseball hoping 2020 season, state championship aspirations won't be lost to further cancellations Posted: 24 March 2020 [04:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington baseball team came painfully close to an elusive state championship last spring, falling 3-0 to Staples in…
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…
Local ice hockey players honored with all-state selections Posted: 18 March 2020 [08:53 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association revealed its All-State selections for boys ice hockey on Wednesday and a number of area…
Thursday 03/12/2020
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
'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
Area wrestlers record strong finishes at New England Championships Posted: 09 March 2020 [09:18 PM] A number of local wrestlers battled at the New England Championships over the weekend after standout performances’ at last week’s State…
Southington takes first as three local schools take top-five spots at Nutmeg State Games High School Football Weightlifting competition Posted: 09 March 2020 [06:04 PM] The seventh-annual Nutmeg State Games high school football weight lifting competition took place Saturday at New Britain High School and four…
Southington gymnastics returns to glory with first-ever State Open title Posted: 09 March 2020 [05:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington gymnastics team has been one of the most dominant local teams, in any sport, over the past…
Friday 03/06/2020
Southington girls basketball ready for next season after strong turnaround in 2020 Posted: 06 March 2020 [05:28 PM] GLASTONBURY - The season may be over for the Southington girls basketball team, but the program under new head coach Howie…
Area boys ice hockey teams learn state tournament paths Posted: 06 March 2020 [04:40 PM] The CIAC announced the brackets for the upcoming boys ice hockey state tournaments on Friday morning, and all three area teams…
Thursday 03/05/2020
Southington girls basketball is defeated by Glastonbury in second round of Class LL state tournament Posted: 05 March 2020 [08:59 PM] GLASTONBURY - Consistent scoring was once again the problem for the ninth-seeded Southington girls basketball team as it looked to continue…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
Southington boys swimming places first at CCC West Conference Championships, wins seven individual titles Posted: 04 March 2020 [09:41 PM] STAFF REPORT The Southington boys swim team dominated at Wednesday's CCC west conference championships, winning seven events to finish with 330 points,…
Area wrestlers embrace being part of history at first-ever Girls Invitational Posted: 04 March 2020 [05:15 PM] NEW HAVEN - Not every local girls wrestler finished their season on the podium, but each one was a part of…
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
Southington girls basketball learning to win without its top scorers Posted: 03 March 2020 [03:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Not much seemed to be going the Southington girls basketball team’s way heading into Monday night’s Class LL state…
Monday 03/02/2020
Pizzitola's clutch shot in waning seconds lifts Southington girls basketball over Middletown in first round of Class LL state tournament Posted: 02 March 2020 [09:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington girls basketball team struggled offensively for much of Monday night’s Class LL state tournament opener against Middletown.…
Hall-Southington boys ice hockey's Cannon named Coach of the Year Posted: 02 March 2020 [04:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Just six months after undergoing surgery to remove his right leg and save his life from a rare form…
Century mark: Pair of Southington wrestlers accomplish rare feat at State Open Posted: 02 March 2020 [02:55 PM] NEW HAVEN - The Southington wrestling team constructed its own All-Century squad this season, completing it at Saturday’s State Open. No,…
Sunday 03/01/2020
Southington gymnastics tops Fairfield Ludlowe to win first Class L title since 2015 Posted: 01 March 2020 [05:09 PM] STAFF REPORT MILFORD - The last time the Southington gymnastics team hoisted a state championship trophy, it was just capping off its…
Saturday 02/29/2020
Southington's Carr highlights area champs at wrestling State Open Posted: 29 February 2020 [08:40 PM] NEW HAVEN – Southington senior Billy Carr just had to hold on for five more seconds, and he would be a…
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
Southington boys basketball struggles to contain Manchester in second half, knocked out of CCC Tournament Posted: 27 February 2020 [09:25 PM] STAFF REPORT MANCHESTER - It was a quick appearance in the CCC Tournament for the Southington boys basketball team. Playing a team…
Number of area standouts earn CCC all-conference recognition in boys basketball Posted: 27 February 2020 [04:58 PM] The Central Connecticut Conference announced its all-conference boys basketball team Thursday and eight local athletes from five different schools were recognized…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
New Britain, Bristol Central, Southington boys basketball teams learn CCC Tournament seedings Posted: 25 February 2020 [04:58 PM] The first-round matchups for the CCC boys basketball tournament were announced on Tuesday and a trio of local teams highlight some…