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Tuesday 07/17/2018
Right place, right time: Plainville grad gets unexpected shot with New Britain Bees Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - To say that Cody Charneski took an unconventional path to a pro baseball contract would be an understatement.…
Bristol Blues outfielder Reynolds providing spark Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues are back on track with a 4-1 record over their last five contests heading into the…
Bristol American Legion Baseball pitcher Warkoski having strong summer Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Stephen Warkoski has shown on multiple occasions that he can pitch a good game of baseball. The incoming Western…
Plainville Legion baseball team excited for future despite tough season Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville’s Legion baseball team faced plenty of challenges and adjustments this season and at times it showed. Whether it…
UConn men's basketball forward Diarra has knee surgery, out 4-6 months Posted: 17 July 2018 [02:44 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - UConn sophomore forward Mamadou Diarra underwent surgery Monday in Farmington to repair a torn meniscus in his left…
Monday 07/16/2018
Bristol Legion baseball team cruises past Plainville, continues to roll as playoffs near Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:33 PM] PLAINVILLE - While Bristol was cruising, things went from bad to worse for the Plainville Legion team. Bristol beat Plainville 12-0…
Fan vote adds CCSU outfielder Stephens as sixth Bristol Blues player to make FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:27 PM] CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL - With the addition of outfielder and CCSU player Peyton Stephens via the fan vote, an announce on Monday, the…
Softball fans, young players crowd New Britain Stadium for 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - While the New Britain Bees enjoyed a walk-off victory in their first “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition softball…
Bent working hard to show improvement for upcoming season for UConn women's basketball Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:26 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Molly Bent feels a sense of urgency as the junior guard enters the second half of her career with the…
Bristol Little League Girls Softball Junior League all-stars capture state championship Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:25 PM] ORANGE - The Bristol Little League Girls Softball Junior League all-stars defeated Fairfield 6-1 on Sunday to capture the state…
New Britain Bees get walk-off victory over Stratford Brakettes in 'Battle of the Sexes' softball game Posted: 16 July 2018 [12:35 AM] NEW BRITAIN - When New Britain leadoff hitter Sam Gervacio - normally a pitcher with the Bees - swung wildly at…
Sunday 07/15/2018
Bristol Blues come back to beat Pittsfield Suns, get win before all-star break Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:27 PM] PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Bristol Blues are heading into the all-star break on a high note. Dylan Reynolds provided a sacrifice…
New Britain Bees hold off late charge from Southern Maryland Blue Crabs to salvage final game of series Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was not the series the New Britain Bees were hoping for to open the second half of…
Edgewood Senior League baseball team sweep Killingly to win state title Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - The Edgewood-sponsored Bristol Senior League all-stars won the state title on Saturday by sweeping Killingly, 9-3 and 10-0, to…
Bristol Blues had number of players snubbed from All-Star Game Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Blues manager Ronnie Palmer knows the job of deciding who to make up the all-star roster is not…
Saturday 07/14/2018
New Britain Bees add former big leaguers Cunniff, Reed to bolster pitching staff Posted: 14 July 2018 [06:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees continue to add former big leaguers to bolster their roster for what they hope…
Friday 07/13/2018
Nutmeg State Games set to kick-off 30th anniversary Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For Patrick Fisher, the Nutmeg State Games are always a special time of year. Over the course of…
All-Press Softball Team: These 12 area stars made this season one to remember Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:33 PM] With three of the four area teams qualifying for postseason play, the 2018 softball season was one to remember. Bristol…
All-Press Baseball Team: This group of 12 turned in star seasons on the diamond Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:33 PM] The 2018 area baseball season featured teams that made the quarterfinals in the state tournament, Bristol Eastern and St. Paul. The…
All-Press Boys Lacrosse: St. Paul's fantastic season leads to six selections Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:31 PM] The boys lacrosse season was one to remember for the St. Paul Falcons, as they had a 15-1 regular season record,…
All-Press Girls Lacrosse: Our team shined this year, built programs Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:29 PM] Coming into the girls lacrosse season, both the St. Paul and Bristol Co-Op teams were unsure of what to expect. But…
All-Press Girls Tennis Team: Six singles stars make up our all-star squad on the court Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:27 PM] The girls tennis season was filled with singles talent at both the junior and senior class level. Out of the three…
All-Press Boys Tennis Team: Pair of singles, doubles teams make this standout squad Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:26 PM] The Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central boys tennis teams were models of consistency in the 2018 spring season. Competing in the…
All-Press Golf Team: Four boys, two girls make up our team of links stars Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:24 PM] The area boys golf season featured some top-level individual talent. St. Paul had a strong season, with a 16-2 overall team…
All-Press Track and Field Team: Two state champs highlight this tremendous unit Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:23 PM] As the years go by, there’s one constant when it comes to high school sports: Bristol Central rules among area track…
Edgewood Little League all-star team defeated by Wallingford in District 5 championship, ending special season Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - It was a special run for the Edgewood Little League all-star team and it took a stellar performance by…
Bristol American Legion baseball pitcher Knox using summer to evaluate game for possible return in college Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - Kenny Knox runs 10 miles a day on average to train for track, the sport he began as a…
Five Bristol Blues players selected to All-Star game Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:07 PM] The Bristol Blues will have plenty of representation at Holman Stadium in Nashua, N.H., for the Futures League All-Star Game on…
Phoenix Mercury guard, former UConn women's basketball standout Taurasi still playing strong despite age Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:04 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Diana Taurasi has never acted her age in her life. She was 21 going on 40…
Bristol native Plourde thriving for Canadian softball team Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:02 PM] IRVINE, Calif. - Bristol native Sara Plourde pitched two scoreless innings in relief for Canada on Friday afternoon at the inaugural…
Thursday 07/12/2018
Knox dominant as Bristol American Legion Baseball picks up key upset over first-place Avon Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - Kenny Knox was dominant Thursday night at Muzzy Field. The Bristol American Legion Baseball starter pitched 6 2/3…
Bristol Blues pitchers using time off to rediscover form Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - Having three days off earlier this week will be beneficial to the Bristol Blues’ pitching staff, but could potentially…
Fradette looking to reach potential as pitcher for Bristol's Senior League Baseball team Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL - Over the summer, Edgewood Senior League Baseball pitcher Ryan Fradette has flashed the ability to strike people out. Against…
New CCSU director of athletics Brian Barrio excited to return home, take over Blue Devils Posted: 12 July 2018 [04:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For Brian Barrio, Central Connecticut State University is home. The Old Lyme native was officially announced as the…
Wednesday 07/11/2018
Edgewood Senior League baseball team falls to Killingly, moves to state championship loser's bracket Posted: 11 July 2018 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - It was an off night for the Edgewood Senior League all-star team Wednesday at Barnes Field in the Senior…
First baseman Bonvicini has turned into Bristol Blues' most consistent hitter Posted: 11 July 2018 [09:10 PM] BRISTOL - Every day Matt Bonvicini arrives at Muzzy Field the Bristol Blues first baseman focuses on ways to improve his…
Edgewood Little League baseball team looking to bounce back after loss to Wallingford Posted: 11 July 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - After a convincing 13-3 win in the first round over Berlin Little League in the District 5 tournament the…
Davino, Lentini form dangerous combination for Southington South Little League all-stars Posted: 11 July 2018 [05:44 PM] BRISTOL - Rocco Davino and Connor Lentini have become quite the duo for the Southington South 10U Little League all-stars. It…
30th annual Nutmeg Games to officially get underway Saturday Posted: 11 July 2018 [05:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Nutmeg State Games is just days away from celebrating a milestone. This Saturday will officially kickoff the…
Journeys with Jim: Bear sightings increase during summer time Posted: 11 July 2018 [04:08 PM] CORESPONDENT I haven’t been writing for a couple of weeks as I’ve been on a vacation of sorts. Late spring and early…
Tuesday 07/10/2018
Davino, Lentini lead Southington South 10U All-Stars to District 5 championship over Berlin Posted: 10 July 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - The Southington South 10U All-Star baseball team is raising a banner. Led by Rocco Davino on the mound and…
Kollar, McDermott continue strong summers for Bristol Blues, lead Futures League in strikeouts Posted: 10 July 2018 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues have an electric pitching staff that has tallied 298 strikeouts so far this season, the most…
Edgewood Little League drops into losers' bracket of D5 championship round with close loss to Wallingford Posted: 10 July 2018 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - A late rally fell a couple of runs short as the Edgewood Little League Baseball all-stars lost 8-6 to…
Edgewood Little League all-stars show complete game ability in D5 championship round opener Posted: 10 July 2018 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The Edgewood Little League team proved its offensive ability by scoring 13 runs in the first game of the…
Weiler, New Britain Bees work to help disabled fans enjoy baseball games Posted: 10 July 2018 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Bryce Weiler knows what it’s like to experience the world without seeing it. Blind since birth, Weiler…
Collier to tweak jump shot for UConn women's basketball with hopes to grow more as player Posted: 10 July 2018 [09:09 PM] Journal Inquirer Napheesa Collier could finish her career with numbers that would put her alongside some of the greats in UConn women’s…
Monday 07/09/2018
Edgewood Little League baseball team dominates Berlin in opening game of District 5 championship Posted: 09 July 2018 [09:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The championship round of the District 5 tournament arrived and so did the squad from Edgewood Little League, with…
Depth to play key role for Edgewood Little League baseball team's run in District 5 Tournament Posted: 09 July 2018 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - At any level of baseball, having a strong batting order from the first man to the last is important,…
Young Bristol Blues players using Futures Collegiate Baseball League to continue to grow skillset Posted: 09 July 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - The Futures Collegiate Baseball League truly resembles its name. Across the seven teams competing in the league, there…