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Monday 12/10/2018
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…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Kailey Laprise and Dante Constantiello Posted: 10 December 2018 [09:08 PM] Correspondent Two soccer captains from Bristol Eastern have been chosen as the “Athlete of the Week” honorees with regards to area high…
Samuelson is A-plus both on, off court for UConn women's basketball Posted: 10 December 2018 [08:54 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - For all the awards and accolades Katie Lou Samuelson has compiled over the years, there are a couple…
UConn men's basketball has to find ways to win big games Posted: 10 December 2018 [08:53 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER NEWARK, N.J. - The script had been written well for UConn. Dan Hurley was coming home. The Huskies were back…
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…
Despite being routed by St. Joseph, Berlin football never gives up in Class M championship Posted: 09 December 2018 [09:16 PM] SHELTON - There wasn’t a single sound on the Berlin football team’s sideline. Not a word or a peep or a movement.…
Saturday 12/08/2018
Berlin football overmatched from start in Class M championship game, suffers rout against top-seeded St. Joseph Posted: 08 December 2018 [08:17 PM] SHELTON - Despite the wind and the cold, some members of the Berlin football team lingered on the Shelton High School…
Greenwich, Daniel Hand, Bloomfield football teams capture Class LL, L, S state titles Posted: 08 December 2018 [08:09 PM] STAMFORD - The Greenwich football team rolled through its first 12 games of the season, No. 13 wasn’t going to be…
Friday 12/07/2018
Championship Preview: Berlin football looks to complete season-long goal as it faces top-seeded St. Joseph for Class M state title Posted: 07 December 2018 [09:13 PM] BERLIN - Even before the season began, through all the summer workouts and training camp practices, the Berlin football team made…
Breakdown: Three things Berlin football must do to beat St. Joseph for the Class M state title Posted: 07 December 2018 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - The day many on the Berlin football team has finally arrived - the Class M state championship game. It’s…
UConn men's, women's basketball will make Allen and Lobo numbers first retired by school Posted: 07 December 2018 [08:49 PM] STORRS - Connecticut will retire the numbers of former basketball stars Ray Allen and Rebecca Lobo. The numbers 34 and 50 will…
UConn men's basketball coach Hurley returning to New Jersey with Huskies for 9/11 benefit game Posted: 07 December 2018 [08:49 PM] STORRS - UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley was teaching high school history at St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey on Sept. 11,…
Thursday 12/06/2018
Dangerfield aims to be even more dangerous for UConn women's basketball Posted: 06 December 2018 [09:07 PM] Journal Inquirer ST. LOUIS - Any talk Tuesday of Crystal Dangerfield’s second career double-double for the UConn women’s basketball team brought little…
Even on an off night, Samuelson finds a way to chip in for UConn women's basketball Posted: 06 December 2018 [09:07 PM] Journal Inquirer Katie Lou Samuelson’s five 3-pointers Tuesday at Saint Louis broke a tie with Maya Moore for third place on UConn’s…
Trust has been just as important as talent for Berlin football this season Posted: 06 December 2018 [09:04 PM] BERLIN - It was a few days before the Berlin football team was set to play Sheehan in the Class M…
UConn's women basketball sophomore forward Gordon plans to transfer Posted: 06 December 2018 [08:51 PM] STORRS - UConn sophomore Lexi Gordon is leaving the program. The 6-foot wing from Texas has scored just 12 points and grabbed…
Wednesday 12/05/2018
Underrated Berlin quarterback Dunn has led Redcoats into state championship game Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:18 PM] BERLIN - Kevin Dunn took the snap, slid up in the pocket and to his left and saw Alex Halkias running…
Adams nets 21 as UConn men's basketball routs Lafayette Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:18 PM] HARTFORD - Jalen Adams scored 21 points and Tyler Polley added a career-high 16 to lead UConn to a 90-63 rout of…
Wilson making most of opportunity with UConn men's basketball Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:17 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - The first significant playing time of Sidney Wilson’s college basketball career came with some obvious positives. The UConn…
Collier has big night for UConn women's basketball in homecoming game Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:17 PM] Journal Inquirer ST. LOUIS - There was enough UConn gear around Chaifetz Arena on Tuesday to know that one of this city’s…
Saint Louis praised for hosting UConn women's basketball in Collier's homecoming game Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:17 PM] Journal Inquirer ST. LOUIS - Napheesa Collier figured there would be a homecoming game in her future with the UConn women’s basketball…
Journeys with Jim: Not a good year for animals seeking nuts Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:16 PM] Correspondent I’m sure that many of you have wondered what’s happening with me, as I haven’t been in the paper at all…
Tuesday 12/04/2018
Analysis: Berlin football takes next step, still has unfinished business to take care of Posted: 04 December 2018 [09:09 PM] WALLINGFORD - For many of the Berlin football players, it was a feeling that needed a little bit of time to…
Homecoming to St. Louis special moment for UConn women's basketball senior Collier Posted: 04 December 2018 [09:06 PM] JOURNALINQUIRER ST. LOUIS - Sarah Collier cried. It was late May 2015 and she had finished helping her 18-year-old daughter, Napheesa, move…
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…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Justin Marshall and St. Paul's Alexis Carabetta Posted: 03 December 2018 [06:48 PM] Correspondent A veteran and a first-timer share “Athlete of the Week” accolades following a review of Bristol and Terryville fall high school…
UConn No. 1 in women's basketball AP Top 25 again after Notre Dame win Posted: 03 December 2018 [03:53 PM] NEW YORK - UConn is back in a familiar place - No. 1 in the women's basketball poll. The Huskies moved up…
Sunday 12/02/2018
CCSU men's basketball routed on road against No. 13 Virginia Tech Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:31 PM] BLACKSBURG, Va. - Most players search for motivation when playing opponents they should beat, but Ahmed Hill didn’t need to look very…
With rest of football state title matchups set, Berlin-Sheehan remains lone semifinal left to play Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:27 PM] BERLIN - Berlin head football coach Joe Aresimowicz said leading up to the Class M semifinals his team was preparing well…
UConn women's basketball dominates No. 1-ranked Notre Dame Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:20 PM] SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Geno Auriemma believes there’s a lot to like about Connecticut’s latest star in the making, freshman Christyn Williams.…
Arizona manages to hold off UConn men's basketball over final minutes Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:20 PM] HARTFORD - Arizona didn’t make a basket over the final 6½ minutes against UConn, but hit enough free throws to hold off…
Despite career night from McCamus, CCSU women's basketball falls to Buffalo Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:10 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - Despite a season-high 20 team assists and a career-high 17 points from sophomore Emma McCamus, the Central…
Friday 11/30/2018
Playoff Preview: No. 3 Berlin football relying on experience from last season's loss as it gets ready to face No. 2 Sheehan in Class M semifinals Posted: 30 November 2018 [09:06 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin football team has been here before: one game to go for a chance to play for the…
Bristol American Legion Baseball program celebrates top players with awards Posted: 30 November 2018 [08:50 PM] Staff report The Bristol American Legion Baseball program recently held its annual banquet celebration for 2018. Senior team honorees included: highest batting…
Thursday 11/29/2018
Coach Hurley vows end to 'personal agendas' with UConn men's basketball Posted: 29 November 2018 [09:00 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - The UConn men’s basketball team wasn’t exactly a national title contender when the current season began. And despite…
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…
Deep pass a highlight as Samuelson hits milestones in UConn women's basketball rout Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:52 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - Katie Lou Samuelson’s favorite quarterback from her alma mater, Mater Dei High, is Matt Barkley. In 2013, Barkley…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma unruffled by light recruiting haul Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:52 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - The fall signing period for Class of 2019 high school recruits is over. The work for the UConn…
UConn football shut out from American Athletic Conference all-league teams Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:51 PM] Journal Inquirer The American Athletic Conference unveiled its all-league teams on Wednesday, naming a first team offense and defense, a second team…
Wednesday 11/28/2018
Analysis: Despite way the season ended, Southington football showed it had plenty of resiliency in tough situations Posted: 28 November 2018 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington head football coach Mike Drury stood in front of his team and waited for a couple of seconds.…
Former New Britain Bees manager Backman takes same position with Long Island Ducks Posted: 28 November 2018 [08:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are going to need to find their third manager in as many seasons. That…
UConn women's basketball freshman Williams earning Auriemma's trust Posted: 28 November 2018 [04:19 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - There were 2,500 people in the arena making noise Saturday. Christyn Williams heard one voice loud and clear.…
UConn women's basketball's top recruiting target opts for Stamford Posted: 28 November 2018 [04:16 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn women's basketball team had landed the nation's No. 1 recruit in back-to-back classes. The Huskies, however, couldn't complete…
Tuesday 11/27/2018
Southington football upset by Fairfield Prep, ending season in Class LL state quarterfinals Posted: 27 November 2018 [09:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A goal line stand late in the fourth quarter by visiting No. 5 seed Fairfield Prep helped end the…
Battle for the Bell marks final game in Lancers uniform for nine members of Bristol Eastern football Posted: 27 November 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - Last Friday’s annual Battle for the Bell marked the final game in a Lancers uniform for nine members of…
CCSU women's basketball gets first win of season, defeating Morgan State Posted: 27 November 2018 [09:08 PM] Staff report BALTIMORE - The Central Connecticut women’s basketball team got its first win of the season, defeating Morgan State 60-36 on…
Monday 11/26/2018
Playoff Preview: No. 4 Southington football has sights set on Class LL title run beginning with No. 5 Fairfield Prep Posted: 26 November 2018 [09:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - As Jacob Drena jogged off the field following the Apple Valley Classic last Wednesday, he made it clear what…
Tough schedule helped Bristol Eastern football prepare for Battle of 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.…