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CT teens to compete in international baseball competition
(WFSB) - Summertime has long been baseball season and at the youth level that means a lot of all-star play. For a couple of Connecticut teenagers that means a trip to the Bahamas for a big international competition. Lorenzo Flores from Bridgeport and Waterbury’s Issac Leon are two members of...
Branford Youth Football League gears up for exciting season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Youth Football League and Cheerleading is eagerly preparing for the upcoming season, which promises to be full of excitement and competition. Early registration ends on Thursday, July 4, so now is the time for parents to sign up their young athletes. The registration fee for football will increase to $65 after July 4, so early registration is encouraged to take advantage of the current rate. The cheerleading registration fee will remain at $125, and participants will get to keep their uniforms and pom-poms. The season will run from the beginning of August through mid-October, catering to various age groups. These inclu.
Road to Paris: Jess Savner is a first-time Olympian from Bethlehem
NBC Connecticut’s "Road to Paris" is counting down the days to the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics by highlighting local athletes who will represent Connecticut on the world stage this summer. Every Monday at 5 p.m. from July 1 to July 22, we will introduce you to one...
Swimming areas at 3 state parks closed due to bacteria
HARTFORD, Conn — The swimming areas in three state parks are closed to swimmers Tuesday after indicator bacteria was found in the water. Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield/Middletown and Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford had their swimming areas closed. Indicator bacteria...
Weekly scoreboard: July 1-7, 2024
District 6 Age 9-11 Avon 3, East Granby/Granby 0. District 6 Major Division (ages 11-12): Final — Avon 3, Simsbury 0. Tyler Egan, A. Howell (5) and S Sirica; Kieran Beman and J Nadeau; WP: Beman (1-1); LP: Egan; 2B: Colby Wilhelm (S), HR: Colby Wilheim (S); NOTE: Wilheim (S) was 2-3 with 4 RBI, Lucas Gifford (S) was 2-4 with Connor Naspo (S) going 2-4 with 3 RBI. Chad Orluk (S) was 1-3 with 3 RBI.
Guilford Seals the Deal on First Time Series Win at Beaver Dam Raceway
Guilford Seals the Deal on First Time Series Win at Beaver Dam Raceway. 30 sprint cars checked into Beaver Dam Raceway to conclude the June portion of the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Schedule for an open wheel spectacular. Fans were treated to a thrilling feature and magnificent fireworks show put on by the track.
Mike DiMauro: Temporary peace treaty finds East Lyme, Waterford joining forces for American Legion baseball
Jul. 2—WATERFORD — More hardened East Lyme loyalists might conclude that this behavior gives aid and comfort to the enemy. Or at least wonder why AJ Montejano, Alex Dreyfus and John Bureau didn't at least break out in hives upon donning the uniform with the big blue "W." But then, well, if Red Sox fans survived the sight of Wade Boggs riding the horse at Yankee Stadium, then it's possible for ...
Connecticut Sweeps Select Side Tourney in NY
Part of the resurgence of HS all-star and select-side tournaments took place in late June in New York. Teams from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, both boys and girls, converged on Glover Field in Pelham, NY for a on-day event. The idea of the tournament was to give...
Adam Gada Tops SK Modifieds At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
The Gada family history at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl runs deep. Saturday the family’s presence in the Speedbowl record books grew more impressive. Adam Gada won the 35-lap SK Modified feature Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. With his first career victory in the division he became the ninth...
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