BRISTOL - The Bristol Central girls volleyball team continued its torrid start to the season Monday night in its home gym.…
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Monday 09/24/2018
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Aliana Rivoira and Jake Woznicki Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:10 PM] Correspondent Two Bristol Eastern standouts, senior Aliana Rivoira and junior Jake Woznicki, share “Athlete of the Week” honors for area scholastic sports.…
Sports Roundup: DiLoreto earns third straight shutout in Bristol Eastern boys soccer's win against Platt Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:09 PM] Staff reports MERIDEN - The Bristol Eastern boys soccer team won its third straight with a 1-0 victory on the road over…
Quinnipiac University men's lacrosse team suspended Posted: 24 September 2018 [11:20 AM] HAMDEN - Quinnipiac University officials have confirmed that the school's men's lacrosse team has been suspended, effectively immediately. In a statement issued…
Sunday 09/23/2018
Analysis: Bristol Central football has little time to make needed changes before next test Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:21 PM] With a match against powerful Middletown looming this week, the Bristol Central football team is going to have to make a rapid…
Analysis: Defense is again key weakness in loss for Bristol Eastern football Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern football team had its best offensive performance of the season against Maloney on Friday night, but…
Saturday 09/22/2018
UConn football overmatched by former Big East opponent Syracuse Posted: 22 September 2018 [08:05 PM] SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Eric Dungey scored three touchdowns and threw for another to key a first-half blitz and Syracuse continued its early…
CCSU football's defense leads way in bounce-back win over Fordham Posted: 22 September 2018 [06:41 PM] NEW YORK - It was after last week’s loss when quarterback Jacob Dolegala made it clear what the Central Connecticut State…
Friday 09/21/2018
Despite moving the ball well and playing solid defense, mistakes and missed chances result in loss for Bristol Central football Posted: 21 September 2018 [11:29 PM] It was another frustrating night for the Bristol Central football on Friday. The Rams put up more than 200 yards of offense…
Southington football's quick start helps it survive rally against Manchester Posted: 21 September 2018 [11:19 PM] MANCHESTER - It wasn’t perfect, but the Southington football team played a whole lot better Friday night against Manchester than it…
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…
Bristol Eastern football can't stop Maloney offense in blowout loss Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:18 PM] BRISTOL - The Maloney offense had no trouble getting on the scoreboard against the Bristol Eastern football team on Friday night.…
St. Paul football struggles on road against tough Naugatuck team in big loss Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:17 PM] NAUGATUCK - The St. Paul football team fell 53-12 Friday night on the road against Naugatuck. Connor Bogdanski and Quentin…
Football Preview: After mistake-filled game last week, CCSU looking to bounce back on road against Fordham Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Pete Rossomando is hoping for a better Sunday morning than the one last week. The Central Connecticut…
Area teams looking to keep winning momentum going in coming week Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:38 PM] This past week’s high school sports action saw many of the local teams taking a step in the right direction and the…
Roundup: Bristol Central girls soccer drops hard-fought game to Middletown Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:37 PM] Staff reports MIDDLETOWN - The Bristol Central girls soccer team lost to Middletown on Friday, 1-0. “The flow of the game was…
Football Preview: UConn's young defense in for tough task against high-powered Syracuse Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:20 PM] SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Unbeaten after three games for only the eighth time in eight decades, Syracuse concludes a three-game homestand on Saturday…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Football Preview: Bristol Central travels to take on Wethersfield Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:36 PM] Two weeks ago, the Bristol Central football squad rolled up nearly 400 yards of offense against an undermanned Hartford Public team. Last…
Bristol Central boys cross country preparing for a run at Class L title Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:26 PM] BRISTOL - For Bristol Central boys cross country coach Tamara Stafford-Kirk, the year 2010 is still fresh on her mind.…
Football Preview: St. Paul travels to Naugatuck for tough road test Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Paul football team got its first win of the season out of the way against Watertown but…
Football Preview: No. 11 Southington looking to clean up mistakes from previous week against Manchester Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Every week during the season, the No. 11 Southington football team lays out a plan for what it wants…
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…
UConn football defense will be tested yet again this season at Syracuse Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:51 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - We are more than a month away from Halloween but the UConn football team’s defensive statistics would make…
Bristol Central football quarterback Fitzpatrick adjusting to new offensive role Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Justus Fitzpatrick’s ability on the defensive side of the football in the secondary has led to him getting multiple…
Football Preview: Bristol Eastern seeking improvement against Maloney Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - With 505 rushing yards allowed through two games, it won’t get any easier for the Bristol Eastern football team…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Eastern girls volleyball blanks Middletown Posted: 20 September 2018 [08:39 PM] BRISTOL - When Aliana Rivoira gets the ball to serve, the Bristol Eastern girls volleyball team knows it has a chance…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Sports Roundup: St. Paul boys soccer falls to Watertown for first loss of season Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - Down 2-0, the St. Paul boys soccer team fought back to score a late first half goal and then put…
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…
Journeys with Jim: Discover Outdoor CT Day coming soon Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:09 PM] Correspondent Save the date: Saturday, Sept. 22. Activities for Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day, otherwise known as Hunting & Fishing Appreciation Day, will…
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…
Bristol Central girls cross country senior Sirko takes first place in final race at Rockwell Park Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - Wednesday afternoon was the Bristol Central cross country team’s first and last race at its home course, Rockwell…
UConn football preparing for loud Carrier Dome at Syracuse Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:03 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - There are few sporting arenas where sound travels better than the Syracuse University’s football and basketball home. The…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Bristol Eastern boys soccer hoping younger players step up offensively to compliment Woznicki Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern boys soccer team is confident in Jake Woznicki’s ability to shoulder the load offensively for the…
Bristol Eastern girls soccer's early season struggles continue in loss to Rocky Hill Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Eastern girls soccer team was defeated by Rocky Hill 4-1 in a night game on Monday.…
Plainville Sports Hall of Fame to induct 10 as part of 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 anniversary. Larry…
Bristol Central one of six high schools in state to receive athletic grant from CAS-CIAC Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL -Bristol Central High School was one of six high schools throughout the state that were awarded a total of $21,400…
Calhoun officially becomes first head coach for men's basketball program at Division III University of Saint Joseph Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:03 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Jim Calhoun has officially been named the first-ever head coach at the Division III University of Saint Joseph. The…
With more talented seniors set to leave after this season, UConn women's basketball recruiting four top players Posted: 18 September 2018 [08:59 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn women’s basketball team has sent 11 players to the WNBA in the last five years, as many as…
Monday 09/17/2018
Analysis: How the little things doomed CCSU football against Columbia Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One by one the Central Connecticut State football players exited the locker room. Some had somber expressions on…
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Eastern's Dylan Garcia and Bristol Central's Peyton Greger Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:25 PM] Correspondent Two junior two-sport athletes from Bristol’s two public high schools share “Athlete of the Week” honors for area scholastic sports: Bristol…
Gilbert's competitive nature standing out for UConn men's basketball in preseason workouts Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:24 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - One wouldn’t expect a college basketball player who has seen the court in just nine games over…
UConn football's Coyle provides some hope on defensive side of the ball with recovery play against Rhode Island Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:21 PM] Journal Inquirer EAST HARTFORD - It’s akin to a basketball team celebrating a goaltend. In one of oddest compliments a longtime defensive…
With Laprise, Gagliardo sidelined, Bristol Eastern football struggling on both offense and defense Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - Coming into this season, the Bristol Eastern football team had plenty of reason for excitement, with third-year starting quarterback…
Sophomore goalkeeper DiLoreto shines in first win for Bristol Eastern boys soccer Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - With the departure of Tom Tefoe, it was up to Bristol Eastern boys soccer sophomore goalkeeper Nate DiLoreto to…
Bristol Eastern boys soccer tops New Britain with strong goalkeeping on display for both sides Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL - There was plenty of goalkeeping on display Monday night at Bristol Eastern High School. Lancers sophomore goalkeeper Nate DiLoreto…
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central boys soccer secures first win of season against Windsor Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Central boys soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Windsor…
Sunday 09/16/2018
Analysis: Bristol Central football's inability to limit big plays of defense proved to be the difference against Windsor Posted: 16 September 2018 [10:06 PM] CORRESPONENT WINDSOR - Bristol Central head football coach Jeff Papazian had warned about the big-play potential of Windsor going into Friday night’s…
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…
Saturday 09/15/2018
Bristol Central cross country teams have strong showing at Stratton Brook Invitational Posted: 15 September 2018 [11:42 PM] STAFF REPORT SIMSBURY - It was a good day for the Bristol Central cross country teams at the Stratton Brook Invitational Saturday…
Ashworth's big game helps St. Paul football run past Watertown for first win of season Posted: 15 September 2018 [11:34 PM] BRISTOL - After a tough first week to the season, it didn’t take the St. Paul football team to get back…