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Tuesday 03/12/2019
Bristol swimmers advance to State Open competition coming Thursday Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:28 PM] An impressive season for the Bristol co-op boys swim team continued at the Class LL state finals Monday night, as the…
Friday 03/08/2019
Area basketball coaches believe time is right for state to give shot clock a chance Posted: 08 March 2019 [09:19 PM] Pacing in front of his team’s bench at New Britain High School, Newington girls basketball head coach Marc Tancredi couldn’t help…
CIAC girls basketball state tournaments moving to five-division format Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:30 PM] A five-division state tournament format for girls basketball has been approved by the CIAC. Following in the same vein as…
Hall of Fame wrestler Mills to speak during Siegmann's induction this spring Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:28 PM] Hall of Fame wrestler Gene Mills will be a guest speaker at the 2019 induction banquet of the Connecticut chapter of…
Tuesday 03/05/2019
ROUNDUP: Molina's shooting, Dao's clutch jumper lead Terryville boys basketball to upset win in state tournament Posted: 05 March 2019 [10:51 PM] Terryville freshman Dominick Dao’s clutch go-ahead jumper with less than a minute and a half to play helped the 22nd-seeded Kangaroos…
Monday 03/04/2019
Area boys basketball coaches see five-division state tournament format as a positive step Posted: 04 March 2019 [09:28 PM] In a three-year period from 2014 to 2016, Sacred Heart dominated the boys basketball landscape at the lower levels of the…
Sunday 03/03/2019
Bristol co-op boys swimming places third in CCC South championships with eight all-conference titles and 27 best times Posted: 03 March 2019 [01:58 PM] Staff report The Bristol co-op boys swimming and diving team placed third in the CCC South championship meet on Friday, earning eight…
Saturday 03/02/2019
Southington's Cardillo top finisher among area athletes at New England Track and Field Championships Posted: 02 March 2019 [08:43 PM] BOSTON - The Southington girls indoor track team made an appearance at the New England Track and Field Championships on Saturday,…
Wednesday 02/27/2019
Area boys basketball teams learn postseason paths in state tournament brackets Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:33 PM] The boys basketball state tournament tips off next week and area teams learned their postseason path to Mohegan Sun Arena on…
Local boys basketball players earn all-conference honors Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:17 PM] The boys basketball CCC All-Conference selections were announced Tuesday night, with two Bristol players honored for their performance this season. Bristol…
Sunday 02/24/2019
Bristol Central uses State Open to gauge development of younger wrestlers Posted: 24 February 2019 [09:49 PM] NEW HAVEN - The mission for the Bristol Central wrestling team was clear heading into Saturday’s State Open. With five…
Saturday 02/23/2019
Gonzalez shines as Bristol Eastern wrestling finishes State Open in fourth place Posted: 23 February 2019 [08:47 PM] NEW HAVEN-After winning the State Open finals in the 220-pound bracket, Bristol Eastern senior Trinidad Gonzalez couldn’t help but let out…
Thursday 02/21/2019
Area wrestlers set to compete against the best in State Open Posted: 21 February 2019 [10:29 PM] BRISTOL - The State Open wrestling tournament begins today, with Bristol and New Britain area schools sending 38 grapplers to the…
Future looks bright as success grows from Bristol swimmers' bond Posted: 21 February 2019 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL - Michael Bond is one of five senior members on the Bristol co-op boys swim team. Unfortunately for Bond,…
Meditation helps Bristol swimmers to focus Posted: 21 February 2019 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - As her swimmers carried some anxiety into a much-anticipated rivalry matchup with Middletown, Adrienne Bentley chose a bit of…
Tuesday 02/19/2019
Middletown tops Bristol co-op boys swimming in battle for division crown Posted: 19 February 2019 [09:53 PM] BRISTOL - The two teams huddled separately prior to entering the pool, their pre-meet chants steadily rising to a high fever…
Loss shows weaknesses Bristol Central boys basketball needs to fix Posted: 19 February 2019 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Central boys basketball head coach Tim Barrette didn’t hold back in his assessment of the Rams’ 57-51 loss…
Facey's win shows Bristol Central wrestling is on upswing heading into State Open Posted: 19 February 2019 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - As Saturday’s Class L State Championships saw multiple local wrestlers finish their respective brackets in first place, there were…
Monday 02/18/2019
Duo of Dziedzic, Parent lead Bristol Eastern boys basketball to win over Bristol Central in season finale Posted: 18 February 2019 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL - Anyone around the sports world has heard that a team with its season coming to an end is a…
Sunday 02/17/2019
After final City Series matchup, majority of area teams turning attention to postseason play Posted: 17 February 2019 [09:40 PM] There are two conference championships and a conference tournament title remain on the line as the high school winter sports season winds…
Saturday 02/16/2019
Sports Roundup: St. Paul girls basketball earns blowout win in opening round of NVL Tournament Posted: 16 February 2019 [10:15 PM] BRISTOL-If there were any doubts about the St. Paul girls basketball team’s merit as the number one seed in the NVL…
Bristol Eastern wrestling captures third straight Class L State Championship Posted: 16 February 2019 [10:09 PM] BRISTOL - As his teammates surrounded him with three fingers raised proudly in the air, one for each Class L Championship…
Thursday 02/14/2019
City's three high schools all sending athletes to indoor track State Open Posted: 14 February 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - After a number of memorable performances by athletes throughout the area in the state class championships this past weekend,…
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys basketball qualifies for state tournament, Lancers are defeated Posted: 14 February 2019 [04:53 PM] Staff report The Bristol Central boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament and kept its hopes for a share of the…
Tuesday 02/12/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball seniors get to enjoy taste of success at end of season Posted: 12 February 2019 [08:10 PM] BRISTOL - The seniors of the Bristol Central girls basketball team have had to endure a lot over the years. The…
Monday 02/11/2019
Bristol Eastern girls basketball takes big lead early, leaves no doubt against Bristol Central Posted: 11 February 2019 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Prior to Monday night’s game against Bristol Central, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team celebrated Senior Night. As is…
ROUNDUP: Bristol Eastern girls basketball comes back to win, Bristol Central runner wins state title Posted: 11 February 2019 [05:33 PM] Staff reports BRISTOL - Down 11-2 in the opening minutes of Saturday’s game, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team knew it needed…
ROUNDUP: Bristol Eastern girls basketball overcomes slow start to take down Rocky Hill Posted: 11 February 2019 [05:21 PM] Staff reports BRISTOL - Down 11-2 in the opening minutes of Saturday’s game, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team knew it needed…
Sunday 02/10/2019
City girls basketball matchup highlights week ahead as high school season nears its end Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:53 PM] With the postseason picture coming into clearer focus, the high school sports season moves into its final week with the girls’ city…
Friday 02/08/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball holds Innovation scoreless in second half, cruises to easy win on Senior Night Posted: 08 February 2019 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The seniors for the Bristol Central girls basketball team were honored before Thursday night’s game against Innovation, with the…
Thursday 02/07/2019
Jessie family set for special night as Bristol Central girls basketball hosts Innovation Posted: 07 February 2019 [10:03 PM] BRISTOL - Allison and Michael Jessie know tonight is going to be a special one. Not only will it be Senior…
Bristol Central wrestling using loss to Bristol Eastern as barometer of progress made this season Posted: 07 February 2019 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - Losing to a crosstown rival is never easy. Losing 64-3 to a crosstown rival is even more difficult. But…
Wednesday 02/06/2019
Despite many close contests, Bristol Eastern wrestling wins all but one match in rout over Bristol Central Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:58 PM] BRISTOL - State champion hopeful Bristol Eastern had just watched its streak of 51 consecutive dual wrestling meet wins end in…
Bristol Central All-State player Fitzpatrick will play college football at AIC Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:57 PM] With the official National Signing Day for college football being held on Wednesday, Bristol Central’s Justus Fitzpatrick announced his intention to…
Berlin pulls away in third quarter, holds off late rally to defeat Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 06 February 2019 [09:55 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - Berlin pulled away in the third quarter then held off a late rally to defeat Bristol Central 57-49…
ROUNDUP: St. Paul girls basketball improves to 17-2 for season with 12th straight victory Posted: 06 February 2019 [06:19 PM] WATERTOWN - The St. Paul girls basketball team improved to 17-2 for the season, claiming its 12th straight victory with a…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
Both teams have plenty of incentive to win as Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central wrestling face off tonight Posted: 05 February 2019 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - Both the Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central wrestling teams are about to get one heck of a tune-up on…
ROUNDUP: Wethersfield takes big early lead, defeats Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 05 February 2019 [04:20 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - The Wethersfield boys basketball team hit six 3-pointers in the opening half to take a 14-point halftime lead…
Monday 02/04/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys basketball starts slow, but rebounds for key upset victory at Platt Posted: 04 February 2019 [03:56 PM] MERIDEN - The Bristol Central boys basketball team started slow, but rebounded for a key 61-60 victory at Platt on Friday…
Sunday 02/03/2019
Area teams look to move up state tournament rankings during upcoming week Posted: 03 February 2019 [09:56 PM] CORRESPONDENT As the high school winds down to its final weeks it is crunch time for area teams who have post season…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Area boys basketball teams seek final push toward state tournaments Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:38 PM] Inclement weather on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon halted boys basketball action throughout the area, offering a time for players to…
Tuesday 01/29/2019
Bristol Central boys basketball confident in ability to make run at state tournament berth Posted: 29 January 2019 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - With seven games remaining on its schedule, the Bristol Central boys basketball team needs just three wins to secure…
Monday 01/28/2019
Bristol Press Athletes of the Week are Bristol Central's Ashley Watson and Bristol Eastern's Justin Marshall Posted: 28 January 2019 [08:55 PM] Correspondent Senior two-sport standouts from Bristol public high schools have earned Athlete of the Week honors for area scholastic sports. They are…
Sunday 01/27/2019
Postseason picture should become clearer for area teams during week ahead Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:20 PM] As the high school sports season closes out the month of January, area teams are beginning to get a better picture of…
Friday 01/25/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball hoping to keep momentum from victory going Posted: 25 January 2019 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - At this time last week, the Bristol Central girls basketball team was searching for offense of any form. After…
CCC has joined Connecticut High School Football Alliance to help fill football schedules Posted: 25 January 2019 [09:37 PM] The Central Connecticut Conference has joined the Connecticut High School Football Alliance to help fill the non-league portions of its football…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Bristol Central girls basketball pushes for win over depleted Hartford Public Posted: 24 January 2019 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - Glancing across the scorer’s table at an empty bench, head coach Steve Gaudet knew his Bristol Central girls basketball…
Tuesday 01/22/2019
ROUNDUP: Bristol Central boys basketball takes advantage of strong start to second half, beats Avon Posted: 22 January 2019 [10:11 PM] BRISTOL - Trailing by one at the half, Bristol Central scored the first 15 points of the third quarter to take…
Freshman Clingan learning to play like veteran for Bristol Central boys basketball Posted: 22 January 2019 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Shortly after the midway point of the first quarter in Bristol Central boys basketball’s game against Bristol Eastern on…