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Monday 01/07/2019
Bristol Eastern boys basketball battles, but comes up short against Plainville Posted: 07 January 2019 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - For the first time in more than two years, the Plainville boys basketball team has itself a winning streak.…
Thursday 11/22/2018
Analysis: Key penalties, turnover cost Plainville football in Olde Canal Cup loss Posted: 22 November 2018 [05:51 PM] FARMINGTON - Heading into Wednesday night’s season-ending Olde Canal Cup battle against Farmington, Plainville High coach Tim Shea said that in…
Wednesday 11/21/2018
Momentum slips away as Plainville loses one-point game to Farmington for Olde Canal Cup Posted: 21 November 2018 [11:44 PM] FARMINGTON - The game started very well for Plainville in its annual Olde Canal Cup contest on Wednesday night at Farmington,…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Football Preview: Plainville looks to reclaim Olde Canal Cup from Farmington Posted: 20 November 2018 [09:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last season, the Plainville High football team rose a four-game winning streak into its annual Olde Canal Cup Thanksgiving…
Plainville's Class of 2019 wins annual powder puff game for second straight year Posted: 20 November 2018 [08:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Class of 2019 is now back-to-back powder puff winners. After winning the previous year as juniors,…
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…
Monday 11/19/2018
Hard work, dedication among factors leading Plainville boys soccer to success this season Posted: 19 November 2018 [08:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Plainville boys soccer team is still on cloud nine from winning the Class M state tournament. “Anything…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Plainville boys soccer makes program history, wins first state title Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Plainville boys soccer team has made history. For the first time ever, the Blue Devils are taking…
Saturday 11/17/2018
Bristol Eastern's Ogonowski caps off senior season at girls swimming State Open Posted: 17 November 2018 [08:51 PM] NEW HAVEN - The girls swimming season officially ended Saturday with Brianna Ogonowski competing against the best in the state Saturday…
Friday 11/16/2018
Plainville boys soccer focused on taking final step in Class M state tournament Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Tim Brown gathered his team and delivered a message he thought it needed to hear. “This is destiny,” the…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
No. 23 Plainville boys soccer upsets No. 3 Stonington to advance to first ever Class M state finals Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:08 PM] MIDDLETOWN - When the clock struck 00:00, the Plainville boys soccer team rushed the field. It didn’t matter how cold and…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
Playoff Preview: No. 23 Plainville boys soccer out for second consecutive upset as it faces No. 3 Stonington in Class M semifinals Posted: 13 November 2018 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - It’s been a while since the Plainville boys soccer team - five years to be exact - has been…
Monday 11/12/2018
Plainville native Ciriello signs 'letter of intent' with UConn women's basketball Posted: 12 November 2018 [09:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER After UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma wrapped up his postgame press conference following Sunday’s season-opening game, UConn’s players…
Saturday 11/10/2018
Plainville boys soccer knocks off No. 2 Granby in Class M state tournament quarterfinals in penalty kicks Posted: 10 November 2018 [08:13 PM] GRANBY - It was as dramatic as a soccer game could have been. Two 40-minutes halves, it turned out, weren’t enough…
Thursday 11/08/2018
Football Preview: Plainville looking to stop Avon's run game in hopes of clinching first winning season in four years Posted: 08 November 2018 [03:39 PM] Looking better and better as the season progresses, the Plainville High football team is in position to clinch its first winning…
Friday 11/02/2018
Griffin sets career passing mark as Plainville defeats visiting Tolland Posted: 02 November 2018 [11:02 PM] PLAINVILLE - Another week, another record for Plainville senior quarterback Frank Griffin. With a 9-yard completion in the first half of…
Thursday 11/01/2018
Football Preview: Coming off strong win, Plainville looks to remain perfect at home as it hosts Tolland Posted: 01 November 2018 [09:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last week was a record-breaking highlight for the Plainville High football team and its quarterback, senior Frank Griffin. He…
Friday 10/26/2018
Plainville football quarterback Griffin runs for four touchdowns as Blue Devils beat East Catholic Posted: 26 October 2018 [11:27 PM] MANCHESTER - Plainville quarterback Frank Griffin ran for four touchdowns as the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half for…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Football Preview: Stopping run game is top priority for Plainville against East Catholic Posted: 25 October 2018 [06:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - Coming off a 19-7 victory over Northwest Catholic last week - Plainville’s first win over the Lions in more…
Friday 10/19/2018
Plainville football beats Northwest Catholic for first time in more than a decade Posted: 19 October 2018 [11:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - Earlier this season, the Plainville football team came away with an important win over traditional Class S power Rocky…
Thursday 10/18/2018
Football Preview: Plainville hoping corrections made during bye week stick in matchup against Northwest Catholic Posted: 18 October 2018 [07:17 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team has already moved on from its last game. It had to quickly. There were too…
Tuesday 10/16/2018
Bristol Central boys cross country paces area teams with third-place finish at CCC Championships Posted: 16 October 2018 [08:41 PM] MANCHESTER - There was plenty of local running talent on display Tuesday afternoon at Wickham Park in Manchester. Bristol Central, Newington,…
Monday 10/08/2018
Analysis: With absence of experienced players, youth stepping up for Plainville football Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:43 PM] HEBRON - After winning four of the final five games last season and finishing with a 5-5 record there were higher…
Saturday 10/06/2018
Plainville football can't hold on to 24-point lead in loss against RHAM Posted: 06 October 2018 [05:43 PM] HEBRON - After 24 minutes of play, the Plainville football team was in position to beat undefeated RHAM. With a 24-0…
Friday 10/05/2018
Plainville Hall of Fame inducts new members Posted: 05 October 2018 [10:35 PM] The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and Induction Banquet on Saturday at Nuchie’s Restaurant in…
Susco, Arens can do it all for Plainville girls swimming Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL - Typically at swim meets you have divers and swimmers, very rarely you see the athlete doing both events.…
Football preview: Plainville looking to hand RHAM its first loss of season today Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:54 PM] The Plainville High football team is hoping that this week will be a case of out of the fire and back…
Despite top times, Bristol Central girls swimming falls to Plainville Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:39 PM] BRISTOL - Instead of focusing on individual times, the Plainville girls swim team is looking to be one of the top…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
With smaller roster, Plainville girls swimming putting emphasis on finishes Posted: 03 October 2018 [05:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Top times and fast swims. That’s what the Plainville girls swim team - one of the smaller ones in…
Tuesday 10/02/2018
Plainville swimming uses 100 freestyle to pull away from Bristol Eastern Posted: 02 October 2018 [10:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - For the first time in Chris Zagorski’s tenure, the Plainville girls swim team beat Bristol Eastern. The entire…
Weinberg takes on new role for Plainville swimming, has standout day Posted: 02 October 2018 [10:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - Lydia Weinberg normally leads the sprinting events during a swim meet. During Plainville’s 101-85 win over Bristol Eastern…
Being heard loud and clear: Deafness not stopping Miller from starring on pitch for Plainville girls soccer Posted: 02 October 2018 [09:48 PM] Imagine all the sounds a high school soccer player hears during a match: the cheering, shouting fans, the communication among teammates…
Monday 10/01/2018
Analysis: Plainville football still needs to learn to be more consistent Posted: 01 October 2018 [09:19 PM] BERLIN - The saying goes one step forward, two steps back. Just when it appeared to have turned a corner, the…
Friday 09/28/2018
Plainville football unable to follow up last week's big win, falls flat against Berlin Posted: 28 September 2018 [10:27 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin-Plainville football rivalry continues to remain one-sided. The Redcoats make sure of it from the first time they…
Thursday 09/27/2018
Football Preview: After impressive victory last week, Plainville going for another big win Posted: 27 September 2018 [09:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville High football team looked impressive in a 48-13 home victory over traditional Class S state power Rocky…
Wednesday 09/26/2018
Plainville girls volleyball falls to Berlin, still looking for first win of season Posted: 26 September 2018 [08:36 PM] BERLIN - It took a few matches to settle in but the Berlin girls volleyball team is now showing its potential.…
Friday 09/21/2018
Plainville football gets big win over traditional Class S power Rocky Hill Posted: 21 September 2018 [11:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville High football team got arguably its biggest win in years on Friday night, defeating traditional Class S…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Football Preview: Plainville hoping to take next step as program against Rocky Hill Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last season, Rocky Hill was its typical dominant self, going 10-0 in the regular season and winning a Class…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Rockwell Park hill challenges Plainville boys, girls cross country Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Whenever Bristol Central hosts a cross country meet at Rockwell Park, the opposing runners always have a hurdle to…
Bristol Central boys, girls cross country sweep Plainville, Platt Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys and girls cross country teams had just one chance this season to sweep a dual…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame to induct 10 as Class of 2018 Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - This October, the Plainville Sports Hall of Fame will welcome 10 new inductees for its 20th…
Sunday 09/16/2018
Analysis: With early-season injuries, Plainville football adopting 'next-man-up' attitude Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - It may only be two games into the season, but the Plainville football team has a clear motto for…
Friday 09/14/2018
Collin, Quilter step up as Plainville football romps over Bulkeley-led co-op Posted: 14 September 2018 [10:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - Everyone at Tinty Field knew the Plainville High football team was going to run the ball, but it still…
Thursday 09/13/2018
Football Preview: Beset by injuries, Plainville hobbles into home opener against Bulkeley/HMTCA/Weaver Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last week was just about as bad of an opening night as any high school football team would ever…
Plainville girls volleyball hoping third set against Bristol Central provides spark Posted: 13 September 2018 [07:10 PM] BRISTOL - Having lost every match last season, the Plainville girls volleyball team is searching for anything to spark the team…
Wednesday 09/12/2018
Bristol Central girls volleyball holds off Plainville in third set for clean sweep Posted: 12 September 2018 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - It didn’t take long for the Bristol Central girls volleyball program to prove it was the better team on…
With strong sophomore class complimenting seniors, Plainville girls soccer looking for first winning season in years Posted: 12 September 2018 [09:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville girls soccer team may have the reputation of losing games due to its recent history, but underestimating…
Tuesday 09/11/2018
Plainville girls soccer's Miller continues strong offensive start to season against Bristol Eastern Posted: 11 September 2018 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - If the game-winning goal against Bristol Central in Plainville’s first game wasn’t enough, Krystyna Miller’s performance against Bristol Eastern…
Friday 09/07/2018
Plainville football can't get offense going, gets blown out by Bloomfield in opener Posted: 07 September 2018 [10:03 PM] BLOOMFIELD - The Plainville High football team got off to a shaky start Friday night in its quest to improve upon…