NEW HAVEN - The program was not down in the dumps. That’s not an assertion Dennis Tulimieri would agree with. But…
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Tuesday 03/12/2019
WMRP ice hockey unable to recover from early deficit, falls to Branford in Division II semifinals Posted: 12 March 2019 [11:33 PM] NEW HAVEN - Midway through the first period of its Division II semifinal game with Branford, the WMRP ice hockey team’s…
Monday 03/11/2019
Playoff Preview: WMRP hockey set for second semifinals game in three years Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:57 PM] For the second time in the last three seasons, the WMRP ice hockey team is one of the last clubs standing…
Sunday 03/10/2019
Southington football takes first place in Nutmeg Games weight lifting competition Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Southington football team is off to a strong start to its offseason. The Blue Knights took first…
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…
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…
Thursday 02/28/2019
Despite losing key seniors, Plainville girls basketball has bright future ahead Posted: 28 February 2019 [09:27 PM] BERLIN - For the Plainville girls basketball team, Tuesday night not only marked the end of the season after a fourth-quarter…
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…
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…
Sunday 02/17/2019
Wrestling Roundup: Cardozo, Carr win individual titles as Southington takes third at Class LL tournament; Berlin's Veleas wins third state championship Posted: 17 February 2019 [09:35 PM] TRUMBULL - The Southington wrestling team finished third in the Class LL State Championships on Saturday, but it was two of…
Friday 02/15/2019
Plainville's Shea will be one of the head coaches in CT Senior Football All-Star Game Posted: 15 February 2019 [09:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - As a member of numerous coaching staffs in past All-Star Game events, Plainville head football coach Tim Shea always…
Sunday 02/10/2019
Seniors Barker, Lozefski leave mark with Plainville girls basketball Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:50 PM] PLAINVILLE - As Plainville girls basketball head coach Jessica Neuweiler stood in the locker room with seniors Caitlin Barker and Sam…
Saturday 02/09/2019
Barker, Lozefski guide Plainville girls basketball to win over West Haven on Senior Night Posted: 09 February 2019 [08:49 PM] PLAINVILLE – Caitlin Barker and Sam Lozefski had taken the court at Plainville High School for four years, but felt some…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
Sophomore point guard Vasquez playing like savvy veteran for Plainville girls basketball Posted: 05 February 2019 [07:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Caught in a back-and-forth battle with New Britain on Monday night, the Plainville girls basketball team needed a…
Monday 02/04/2019
Plainville girls basketball holds off late comeback attempt by New Britain to secure third straight win Posted: 04 February 2019 [09:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On a senior night where the New Britain girls basketball team delivered one of its most spirited efforts…
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…
Sunday 01/27/2019
Plainville boys swimming shows no effects from extended break in schedule Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - After the most recent winter storm shut down practices last weekend, Plainville swimming head coach Chris Zagorski was worried…
Friday 01/25/2019
Southington boys swimming turns in 22 best times on way to win over Plainville Posted: 25 January 2019 [09:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville boys swim dug itself an early hole during Friday’s meet against Southington, but eventually fell short of…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Plainville wrestling benefiting from replenished roster Posted: 24 January 2019 [09:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - Heading into the Plainville wrestling team’s first home meet of the season on Wednesday night, head coach Rusty Spence…
Wednesday 01/23/2019
Plainville wrestling uses fast start to beat Berlin for first time since 2005 season Posted: 23 January 2019 [09:16 PM] PLAINVILLE - Sometimes a little luck can take a team a long way. The Plainville wrestling team won the opening coin…
Barker overcomes early setback to join rare group of Plainville basketball players: 1,000-point club Posted: 23 January 2019 [09:14 PM] PLAINVILLE - There was a point last Wednesday when Caitlin Barker began to feel nervous as she stepped on the court.…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
Plainville boys basketball learning how to win, turning past mistakes into successes on court Posted: 08 January 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - It’s been said that failure is the greatest teacher. For the Plainville boys basketball team, there’s been plenty of…
Monday 01/07/2019
Bristol Eastern boys basketball battles, but comes up short against Plainville Posted: 07 January 2019 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - For the first time in more than two years, the Plainville boys basketball team has itself a winning streak.…
Thursday 11/22/2018
Analysis: Key penalties, turnover cost Plainville football in Olde Canal Cup loss Posted: 22 November 2018 [05:51 PM] FARMINGTON - Heading into Wednesday night’s season-ending Olde Canal Cup battle against Farmington, Plainville High coach Tim Shea said that in…
Wednesday 11/21/2018
Momentum slips away as Plainville loses one-point game to Farmington for Olde Canal Cup Posted: 21 November 2018 [11:44 PM] FARMINGTON - The game started very well for Plainville in its annual Olde Canal Cup contest on Wednesday night at Farmington,…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Football Preview: Plainville looks to reclaim Olde Canal Cup from Farmington Posted: 20 November 2018 [09:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last season, the Plainville High football team rose a four-game winning streak into its annual Olde Canal Cup Thanksgiving…
Plainville's Class of 2019 wins annual powder puff game for second straight year Posted: 20 November 2018 [08:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Class of 2019 is now back-to-back powder puff winners. After winning the previous year as juniors,…
Plainville, Southington high school football games moved up, Battle for the Bell remains for now Posted: 20 November 2018 [12:21 PM] STAFF REPORT The expected frigid temperatures Thanksgiving morning has played havoc with the local high school football schedule. Southington and Plainville both…
Monday 11/19/2018
Hard work, dedication among other factors to help lead Plainville boys soccer to success this season Posted: 19 November 2018 [08:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Plainville boys soccer team is still on cloud nine from winning the Class M state tournament.…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Plainville boys soccer makes program history, wins first state title Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Plainville boys soccer team has just made history. For the first time ever, the Blue Knights…
Saturday 11/17/2018
Bristol Eastern's Ogonowski caps off senior season at girls swimming State Open Posted: 17 November 2018 [08:51 PM] NEW HAVEN - The girls swimming season officially ended Saturday with Brianna Ogonowski competing against the best in the state Saturday…
Friday 11/16/2018
Plainville boys soccer focused on taking final step in Class M state tournament Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Tim Brown gathered his team and delivered a message he thought it needed to hear. “This is destiny,” the…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
No. 23 Plainville boys soccer upsets No. 3 Stonington to advance to first ever Class M state finals Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:08 PM] MIDDLETOWN - When the clock struck 00:00, the Plainville boys soccer team rushed the field. It didn’t matter how cold and…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
Playoff Preview: No. 23 Plainville boys soccer out for second consecutive upset as it faces No. 3 Stonington Posted: 13 November 2018 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - It’s been a while since the Plainville boys soccer team - five years to be exact - has been…
Monday 11/12/2018
Plainville native Ciriello signs 'letter of intent' with UConn women's basketball Posted: 12 November 2018 [09:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER After UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma wrapped up his postgame press conference following Sunday’s season-opening game, UConn’s players…
Saturday 11/10/2018
Plainville boys soccer knocks off No. 2 Granby in Class M state tournament quarterfinals in penalty kicks Posted: 10 November 2018 [08:13 PM] GRANBY - It was as dramatic as a soccer game could have been. Two 40-minutes halves, it turned out, weren’t enough…
Thursday 11/08/2018
Football Preview: Plainville looking to stop Avon's run game in hopes to clinching first winning season in last four years Posted: 08 November 2018 [03:39 PM] Looking better and better as the season progresses, the Plainville High football team is in position to clinch its first winning…
Friday 11/02/2018
Griffin sets career passing mark as Plainville defeats visiting Tolland Posted: 02 November 2018 [11:02 PM] PLAINVILLE - Another week, another record for Plainville senior quarterback Frank Griffin. With a 9-yard completion in the first half of…
Thursday 11/01/2018
Football Preview: Coming off strong win, Plainville looks to remain perfect at home as it hosts Tolland Posted: 01 November 2018 [09:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last week was a record-breaking highlight for the Plainville High football team and its quarterback, senior Frank Griffin. He…
Friday 10/26/2018
Plainville football quarterback Griffin runs for four touchdowns as Blue Devils beat East Catholic Posted: 26 October 2018 [11:27 PM] MANCHESTER - Plainville quarterback Frank Griffin ran for four touchdowns as the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half for…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Football Preview: Stopping run game is top priority for Plainville against East Catholic Posted: 25 October 2018 [06:04 PM] Coming off a 19-7 victory over Northwest Catholic last week - Plainville’s first win over the Lions in more than a…
Saturday 10/20/2018
Plainville football beats Northwest Catholic for first time in more than a decade Posted: 20 October 2018 [12:07 AM] PLAINVILLE - Earlier this season, the Plainville football team came away with an important win over traditional Class S power Rocky…
Thursday 10/18/2018
Football Preview: Plainville hoping corrections made during bye week stick in matchup against Northwest Catholic Posted: 18 October 2018 [07:17 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville football team has already moved on from its last game. It had to quickly. There were too…
Tuesday 10/16/2018
Bristol Central boys cross country paces area teams with third place finish at CCC Championship Posted: 16 October 2018 [08:41 PM] MANCHESTER - There was plenty of local running talent on display Tuesday afternoon at Wickham Park in Manchester. Bristol Central,…
Monday 10/08/2018
Analysis: With absence of experienced players, youth stepping up for Plainville football Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:43 PM] HEBRON - After winning four of the final five games last season and finishing with a 5-5 record there were higher…
Saturday 10/06/2018
Plainville football can't hold on to 24-point lead in loss against RHAM Posted: 06 October 2018 [05:43 PM] HEBRON - After 24 minutes of play, the Plainville football team was in position to beat undefeated RHAM. With a 24-0…
Friday 10/05/2018
Plainville Hall of Fame inducts new members Posted: 05 October 2018 [10:35 PM] The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and Induction Banquet on Saturday at Nuchie’s Restaurant in Forestville. Following…
Susco, Arens can do it all for Plainville girls swimming Posted: 05 October 2018 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL - Typically at swim meets you have divers and swimmers, very rarely you see the athlete doing both events.…