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Thursday 12/02/2021
BC football reflects on historic season for program Posted: 02 December 2021 [08:37 PM] Bristol Central’s storybook football season came crashing to an end Tuesday night with their 49-14 loss to Maloney in the CIAC…
Wednesday 12/01/2021
CCSU's Scantlebury scores 25 in home win over Holy Cross Posted: 01 December 2021 [10:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Holy Cross couldn’t claw its way back to a lead Wednesday night, falling to Central Connecticut State men’s…
Southington football caps off another successful season after playoff loss Posted: 01 December 2021 [09:02 PM] NEW CANAAN – Tuesday's loss to New Canaan in the Class LL quarterfinals marked the end of the road for Southington…
Posted: 01 December 2021 [09:01 PM] Isaiah Boddie's first season as head coach of the New Britain football team ended with a 1-9 record following its loss to Berlin on Nov. 19. The Hurricanes had their hands full with a largely inexperienced roster and following…
Turnovers derail Bristol Central in quarterfinal playoff game against Maloney Posted: 01 December 2021 [02:28 AM] MERIDIEN - Bristol Central turned the ball over five times in the first half and Maloney turned three of them into…
Tuesday 11/30/2021
Southington football can't maintain strong start, fall to New Canaan in Class LL quarterfinals Posted: 30 November 2021 [11:13 PM] NEW CANAAN – Southington football dropped its Class LL state tournament quarterfinal matchup with New Canaan, 38-14, on Tuesday at Dunning…
Growth key in taking the next step for Bristol Eastern volleyball this season Posted: 30 November 2021 [08:57 PM] Growth was a primary mantra for the Bristol Eastern girls volleyball team this season. A talented collection of players with minimal…
UConn's Bueckers signs NIL deal with Gatorade Posted: 30 November 2021 [07:48 PM] Journal Inquirer It’s another first for Paige Bueckers as the UConn women’s basketball team’s guard has her second name, image, likeness deal.…
CHSCA announces all-state girls volleyball teams Posted: 30 November 2021 [05:53 PM] The Connecticut High School Coaches Association announced its picks for the 2021 fall girls volleyball all-state teams, across all classes Tuesday.…
Monday 11/29/2021
Talented New Canaan to host Southington football in Class LL playoff opener Posted: 29 November 2021 [10:27 PM] NEW CANAAN - Seventh-seeded Southington football will head to No. 2 New Canaan on Tuesday for a quarterfinal round matchup in…
Bristol Central football open playoffs on the road against Maloney Posted: 29 November 2021 [07:58 PM] MERIDEN - When Class L No. 6 Bristol Central travels to Falcon Field tonight to take on No. 3 Maloney in…
Sunday 11/28/2021
CCSU men's basketball drops season opener in double-OT loss to Fordham Posted: 28 November 2021 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Central Connecticut State men's basketball team fell in double overtime to Fordham, 89-83, on Sunday in its…
Friday 11/26/2021
Rosa, Marshall showcase City of Bristol's running game in Battle for the Bell Posted: 26 November 2021 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - For one team, it was business as usual, for the other, it was a last-minute adjustment to a style…
Special teams key in Southington's playoff-clinching win over Cheshire Posted: 26 November 2021 [06:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - In Thursday's Apple Valley Classic, with playoff implications on the line, Southington football pulled out all the stops to…
Despite Olde Canal Cup win, Plainville falls just shy of Class M postseason berth Posted: 26 November 2021 [06:01 PM] FARMINGTON – The Plainville football team needed to buckle down during the second half of its Thanksgiving Day game against Farmington.…
A long time coming: Bristol Central football returns to the postseason Posted: 26 November 2021 [05:43 PM] BRISTOL - In most years, the time in the locker room after the final game is a bittersweet one, win or…
Thursday 11/25/2021
Bristol Central downs Bristol Eastern in 'Battle for the Bell' Thanksgiving classic Posted: 25 November 2021 [07:10 PM] BRISTOL - Victor Rosa and the Bristol Central Rams rolled to their sixth straight Battle for the Bell victory and into…
Apple Valley Trophy remains in Southington, Blue Knights spoil Cheshire's Thanksgiving plans Posted: 25 November 2021 [02:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Apple Valley Trophy is staying in Southington for another year as the Blue Knights took down rival Cheshire…
Plainville football downs Farmington for second straight Olde Canal Cup victory Posted: 25 November 2021 [01:51 PM] FARMINGTON – The Olde Canal Cup is staying put. Plainville football breezed past Farmington, 40-13, on the road to win its…
Wednesday 11/24/2021
St. Paul football falls to Oxford in final game of season Posted: 24 November 2021 [10:00 PM] OXFORD - The season is over for the St. Paul football team and it did not end the way how anyone…
Streaking Bristol Central looking for another 'Battle for the Bell' win over Bristol Eastern Posted: 24 November 2021 [07:03 PM] For the seventh time in the 62-year history of the Battle for the Bell, Bristol Central will go into its annual…
Apple Valley Classic returns with Southington aiming to lock up postseason position Posted: 24 November 2021 [07:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington (7-2) has one more chance to improve its postseason hopes in Class LL this week, and it comes…
Bristol Eastern gearing up for high-powered offense of rival Bristol Central in rivalry tilt Posted: 24 November 2021 [06:59 PM] BRISTOL - Last year was the first time Muzzy Field was empty on Thanksgiving in more than 60 years as the…
Plainville eying a playoff spot in Class M with one game to go Posted: 24 November 2021 [06:46 PM] Whether or not the Plainville football team will make the Class M playoffs will come down to the wire as it…
Seven CCSU players named on all-NEC football Posted: 24 November 2021 [06:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Seven CCSU Blue Devil football players were hand-picked for all-Northeast Conference honors, the league announced Wednesday. Three CCSU…
Tuesday 11/23/2021
St. Paul football eying a win to snap skid, bookend season Posted: 23 November 2021 [08:07 PM] BRISTOL - Nearly two months have passed since the St. Paul football team picked up its last win and Wednesday is…
Hurley, Huskies 'ready for the big ones' Posted: 23 November 2021 [07:25 PM] Journal Inquirer You wanted a big game, UConn men’s basketball fans? You got it. The Huskies, who have enjoyed four blowouts against…
Monday 11/22/2021
Southington's Nadeau breaks own record twice in State Open swim meet Posted: 22 November 2021 [07:34 PM] Ella Nadeau set new school records for the Southington girls swimming team during the Connecticut State Open Meet at the Cornerstone…
Sunday 11/21/2021
Hawkins taking flight for UConn men's hoops Posted: 21 November 2021 [07:34 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Everyone is good at something. Some people are really, really good at things. UConn freshman guard Jordan Hawkins…
Bristol Sports Hall of Fame welcomes newest crop of inductees Posted: 21 November 2021 [07:23 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame held its 25th Anniversary Induction Program on Friday at the DoubleTree by Hilton…
CCSU football closes season with game-ending field goal for win Posted: 21 November 2021 [07:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A game-winning field goal from Joe Zoppi closed the book on Central Connecticut State football’s season, with the…
Friday 11/19/2021
CCSU looks to finish season with home win over St. Francis Posted: 19 November 2021 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The regular season finale for Central Connecticut State football will kick off Saturday, with Saint Francis University taking…
Bristol men's fall softball leagues crown 2021 champions Posted: 19 November 2021 [07:10 PM] The City of Bristol’s Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Service’s Fall 2021 Men’s softball leagues have concluded, and despite…
Thursday 11/18/2021
St. Paul football scores late touchdown to avoid shutout against WCA Posted: 18 November 2021 [11:29 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul football team avoided being shutout by 11 seconds Thursday night. A quarterback keeper from junior…
Area schools compete in girls swim and dive class state finals Posted: 18 November 2021 [08:59 PM] The Connecticut High School girls swim and dive season wrapped up its state class tournaments this week with Southington advancing to…
Wednesday 11/17/2021
Young St. Paul team still learning, turning the bad into good Posted: 17 November 2021 [08:50 PM] BRISTOL - 2021 has been a season of learning and growth for the St. Paul football team (2-6) where all performances,…
Bristol Eastern girls volleyball bounced from postseason play in loss to Simsbury Posted: 17 November 2021 [08:48 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Meeting in a rematch of the CCC Championship Game, the Bristol Eastern volleyball team’s match with Simsbury in…
CCSU women's hoops entering season with increased talent, tempo to play Posted: 17 November 2021 [07:38 PM] The Central Connecticut State women's basketball team is off and running as its 2021-22 season began last week with a 87-50…
Tuesday 11/16/2021
CIAC votes to switch to six high school football playoff brackets in 2022 Posted: 16 November 2021 [08:43 PM] CHESHIRE - Reaching the postseason in high school football is going to get easier next year. The CIAC Board of Control…
Monday 11/15/2021
Lancers rushing attack reaches new heights in win over Farmington Posted: 15 November 2021 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - The running lanes the Bristol Eastern football team had against Farmington on Friday were wide enough to fit an…
Sunday 11/14/2021
Bristol Central trending toward a polished product as season nears finale Posted: 14 November 2021 [08:21 PM] All season long Bristol Central coach Jeff Papazian has talked about waiting for his team to put together a complete game.…
With the stakes raised, Bristol Eastern to face Simsbury again in Class L semifinal Posted: 14 November 2021 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - At the right time in the postseason, familiar faces will be lining up on the other side of the…
CCSU falls just short in heartbreaking loss to Duquesne Posted: 14 November 2021 [08:07 PM] PITTSBURGH, Penn. – Central Connecticut State lost to Duquesne Saturday afternoon, losing 31-27. The Blue Devils lost a three-point lead with…
St. Paul quartet sign off on future collegiate careers Posted: 14 November 2021 [07:43 PM] BRISTOL - Four St. Paul student-athletes solidified their decisions of where they will continue competing after high school, signing letters of…
Saturday 11/13/2021
Serving, hitting dominant for Bristol Eastern in sweep of St. Joseph Posted: 13 November 2021 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Eastern rolled to a 3-0 win Saturday night over St. Joseph, advancing in Class L play to the…
Friday 11/12/2021
Lancers set season-high in scoring, run all over Farmington in final home game of season Posted: 12 November 2021 [11:43 PM] BRISTOL - The running lanes were wide open all night for the Bristol Eastern football team. The Lancers combined for…
Bristol Central races past Plainville in lopsided shutout Posted: 12 November 2021 [11:02 PM] The Bristol Central Rams have been looking for that perfect football game all season long. Friday night at Plainville they came…
CCSU needing to replicate last two weeks in effort to go for third in a row Posted: 12 November 2021 [10:25 PM] Central Connecticut State football (3-6) is on the road this weekend, heading to Duquesne (5-3) looking to make it three in…
Confidence bringing Southington deeper into Class LL playoffs Posted: 12 November 2021 [10:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Three games into its new-look lineup, the No. 8 Southington girls volleyball team appears to be finding its confidence.…