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Valley Blue Sox kept quiet at home, falls to Bristol Blues
The Valley Blue Sox were held silent on Thursday, falling to the Bristol Blues, 2-1 at home. The Blue Sox drop to 15-17 on the season and will remain at home for its next game when they take on the Danbury Westerners on Friday, July 19 at 6:35 p.m. The...
Avon’s Connor Harris selected to play in Sunday’s NECBL All-Star Game
GROTON, July 16, 2024 – The Mystic Schooners scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Valley Blue Sox, 8-3 on Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fitch High. Avon High graduate Connor Harris got the start for Mystic (18-14)...
LaLiga international soccer coaches teaching youth talent in Connecticut
Connecticut kids are getting the chance to wow international soccer coaches this summer. “I love it so much that I wanted the opportunity to play soccer here,” said Sophia Perez, of Wethersfield. “When you play soccer, it’s a lot of commitment and a lot of hard work,” said Leon...
Conard, CCSU’s Dominic Niman chosen by Tampa Bay Rays in MLB Draft
Former Conard High School and Central Connecticut State star Dominic Niman was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. A 6-foot-3 lefthanded pitcher, Niman was terrific in three full seasons at Central from 2021-23, posting a 3.25 ERA and striking out 189 batters in 213 innings. He helped lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Tournament in 2021 and ’23. The West ...
Simsbury U10 Little League baseball team wins Section II title
BRISTOL, July 18, 2024 – Second baseman Caleb Weinberg was 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple and one RBI to lead the Simsbury U10 Little League baseball team to a 10-5 win over Southington North/West in Section II of the state tournament Thursday night at Warren Field. The victory...
Milford Little League Softball downs Madison 3-1 to win its 6th straight CT state championship
MILFORD — For the sixth year in a row, Milford's 12U Little League softball team is Connecticut's state champion. Milford defeated Madison 3-1 at Brewster Field on Tuesday thanks to strong pitching from Marina Cosmas and clutch hitting from Brynn Ayres. It was the third matchup between Milford and...
CCSU Cross Country 2024 Season Schedule Revealed: Coach Eric Blake Leads Teams to Championship Races
The Central Connecticut State University cross country teams unveiled their 2024 season schedules, with a focus on championship races in November. Each team will have one meet in August and September, followed by three meets in both October and November. The CCSU cross country teams will have a total of...
Starfires squeak past the Futures League Road Warriors
HARTFORD — In front of a rowdy crowd of 1,802 fans, the Westfield Starfires pitched their way to a 3-1 win against the Futures League Road Warriors in the inaugural Starfires Showdown at Dunkin Park in Hartford, Connecticut, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, on Wednesday, July 17. Westfield...
Rubber Duck Pluck and Scramble Golf Tournament
BMX Skateboard Park Committee has Two Fundraising Events coming up:. 2ndon Sunday, September 15th at 1pm Our 2nd Annual Golf Scramble at Grassmere Golf Club – 130 Town Farm Road, Enfield CT. Pre-registration required, Sign In at 1pm, Shotgun at 2pm . YOU CAN WIN A JEEP with a Hole in One!
Highlights| Enfield Town 2-1 Arsenal U21s
Our under-21s were beaten 2-1 away to Enfield Town in pre-season on Tuesday, and you can watch the highlights here. Enfield took the lead when Marcus Wyllie ran through on goal and got on the scoresheet in the first half, before Trialist B made it 2-0 from just inside the 18-yard box.
Central Connecticut Excels: USTFCCCA All-Academic Award & Track Victories
The Central Connecticut men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their academic performance during the 2023-24 school year with the All-Academic Team Award it was announced on Thursday. USTFCCCA Academic Awards Release Brooke Morabito received Track & Field All-Academic Athlete recognition, which is presented to student-athletes that maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better and must have finished the season ranked in the top-96 in an indoor individual championship event or participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field…
The Road Goats: the lost Hartford Yard Goats season of 2016 | DNVR Rockies Podcast
In 2016, the Hartford Yard Goats, a group of Colorado Rockies prospects, faced a unique situation where they were on the road for the entire season, earning them the nickname "Road Goats." Despite the challenges, many players from that team made it to the majors, including notable names like Kyle Freeland, Ryan McMahon, German Marquez, Matt Carasiti, and Ron Gideon. This team, known as the "greatest team never seen," produced aces and all-stars.
Coleman Named to NECBL All-Star Game
PITTSBURGH – Panther right-handed pitcher Aidan Coleman will represent the Newport Gulls in the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game at Muzzy Field in Bristol, CT on Sunday, July 21. Coleman has started in all six of his appearances for the Gulls this summer and just threw a...
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