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Sprinter from Hamden ready to take on Paris
News 8 is highlighting Connecticut athletes going to the Olympics in Paris. Alexis Holmes of Hamden started running track in New Haven when she was 5 years old. She went on to become an amazing high school athlete, playing multiple sports at Chesire Academy
After running down world champ, Hamden’s Alexis Holmes ready to prove herself at Paris Olympics
Alexis Holmes enjoys watching the video of Team USA’s win in the mixed 4×400-meter relay at last year’s World Championships in Hungary. Holmes, a Cheshire Academy graduate from Hamden, was the anchor leg. Nobody expected her to beat Femke Bol, the anchor leg for the Netherlands who is one of the top sprinters in the world. The announcers kept talking about Bol as Holmes – in her first World ...
Burkett Little League Softball stars loving regionals
BRISTOL, Conn. - The Jesse Burkett Little League All-Star softball team is off to a good start in the Little League Softball New England Region Tournament. The Burkett 11-12 year olds started 2-1. The kids who live together in dorms as a team and with the other teams in the regionals are loving the whole experience.
Alexis Holmes Shares Her Journey From Training To The Olympic Stage
"I've learned that mental strength is just as crucial as physical ability." For Alexis Holmes, being an Olympian was always the goal. The Hamden, Connecticut native has been running since she was five and has always seen herself as a prominent Black woman in sports. Now, she’s gearing up for the biggest race of her life: the 2024 Paris Olympics. She enters our Zoom call with bubbly energy, sporting a soft glam and a smile as she relives the moment she saw she’d become the Olympian she wanted to be.
Newton Set New Standard of Success as Record-Setting Netminder, Champion for Middlebury
Karen Newton recently wrapped up one of the more successful collegiate careers, topped off by a prodigious senior capstone campaign. She set new team records for one of the more dynastic programs in NCAA Division III field hockey. The lifelong Madison resident and Hand Class of 2020 member (playing field...
MidState soccer fields controversy highlights mixed language accessibility in Meriden city government
MERIDEN—A number of elected officials, included Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati, have received criticism from local Spanish speakers for lack of communication surrounding the move of the fields from MidState hospital to Columbus Park. Critics say the response has called into question the mixed experiences of many Meriden Spanish speakers...
Boys & Girls Club Of The Lower Naugatuck Valley To Host 52nd Larsen Golf Classic
SHELTON, CT – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is excited to announce the 52nd annual John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic, set for August 12, 2024. This year, the event is proudly presented by Duct Diagnostics and will be held at the picturesque Race Brook Country Club in Orange, marking the second year at the venue for this cherished charity golf tournament.
Marro Makes Moves with Sharp Sight at Attack for Nighthawks’ Lax
The game of lacrosse moves at such a fast pace, and an even swifter speed for those on the attack. For Jack Marro, he constantly keeps his head on a swivel and procures plenty of points while keeping his teammates on the ball. The North Haven senior midfielder started with...
Smith Showed a Sound Mind, Heart Under Pressure as Pitcher for Hornets
In a game predicated on ups and downs, a baseball player must house a sturdy mind to stay steady during the ebbs and flows. Jack Smith fully recognizes this fact and embraces it while withstanding the persistent pressure on the pitching mound. Jack started baseball a little later in his...
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Earn ITA All-Academic Honors
HAMDEN, Conn. – Both Quinnipiac Tennis programs were recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), as the Bobcats' men's and women's teams earned All-Academic Team status. To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must meet the following requirements: Have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.00 scale), All student-athletes included should be listed on the institutional eligibility form, and All varsity letter winners should be factored into the cumulative team GPA for the current academic year The Bobcats also placed 15 names on the ITA Scholar-Athlete list. 8 men's tennis student-athletes achieved ITA Scholar-Athlete...
Guastella Promoted To Recruiting Coordinator
HAMDEN, Conn. - Assistant Coach Sam Guastella '15 has been promoted to Recruiting Coordinator as announced by Coach Fabbri on July 23rd. Guastella joined the Bobcats coaching staff ahead of the 2023-24 season where she was an assistant coach. Just a season later, she was promoted to Recruiting Coordinator. Before...
Yale Women’s Lacrosse Team Earns IWLCA Academic Squad Recognition with 17 on Academic Honor Roll
The Yale women's lacrosse team has been recognized as the IWLCA Academic Squad and 17 team members made it to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-24 academic year. 17 team members were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. The IWLCA Academic Squad requires a team GPA of...
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