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Burkett Little League softball stars loving regionals
BRISTOL, Conn. - The Jesse Burkett Little League All-Stars are off to a great start in the Regionals. The Burkett 11-12 year olds started 2-0. The kids who live together in dorms as a team and with the other teams in the regionals are loving the whole experience. "The experience...
2024 Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
The widely popular Osgood Shootout scholarship benefit basketball tournament is set for another year of bringing the community together for a good cause, while watching great basketball competition. Coach Darwin Shaw has announced that the 2024 Tournament is to be August 10th and 11th. It will be held at New...
2024 American Legion baseball state tournament
Results and pairings for Connecticut’s 2024 American Legion 19-and-under (19u) state championship tournament. Zone 1 final standings (U19): West Hartford 18-3, Bristol 15-6, Simsbury 11-9, Naugatuck 8-13, Torrington 6-15, Oakville 2-19 Zone 4 final standings (U19): Norwalk 13-4, Danbury 12-5, Ridgefield 11-6, Milford 3-13 Zone 3 final standings (U19):...
Danielson ousted in Legion state tourney opener
The American Legion baseball season can be an arduous journey, especially for a young team. The postseason can also be unforgiving. Three Zone 6 teams were eliminated on the first day of the American Legion state baseball tournament: Tri-Town was edged by Glastonbury, 4-3; Moosup forfeited to Ridgefield; and Danielson fell to Simsbury. Zone...
Trio of Student-Athletes to Join Volleyball in Fall 2024
Central Connecticut volleyball head coach Alyssa Broccoli has announced the program will welcome a group of three student-athletes to join the program in the Fall of 2024. Annabelle Denommé, Olivia Keckler and Amanda Tokam will join the Blue Devils as they embark on the first season under Broccolil. "It is exciting to welcome Annabelle, Olivia and Amanda to the Blue Devils family" said Broccoli. "I look forward to working with our entire team to begin building a foundation for success in our program!" The Blue Devils return 11 letterwinners, including seniors Isabella Bratzke, Kaylin Hadley, Louise Lion, Madison Massaro-Cook, Lauren...
Blake Kamoen shuts out Simsbury, Post 75 wins tournament opener
MIDDLETOWN — Blake Kamoen, the ace of Haddam-Killingworth’s staff in the spring season, continued to flash his repertoire of pitches into the summer for Middletown Post 75’s 19U squad. Kamoen got the ball for the 75ers’ first start of the American Legion state tournament Tuesday night, and...
36th Annual College Tennis Exposure Camps Hits Connecticut This Weekend
Ed Krass’ 36th Annual College Tennis Exposure Camps will arrive in Connecticut this weekend as Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT will host this one-of-a-kind college showcase on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Unlike any college showcase, Coach Ed Krass’ College Tennis Exposure Camp® allows players and college...
Middletown Post 75 primed for 19U state tourney after 19-win season
Pictured: After winning 19 of 23 games in the regular season, Middletown Post 75’s 19U team can now look ahead to the American Legion state tournament. The program hasn’t won a title in more than 40 years. Instead of fanning out this summer on the travel circuit, local...
Sarah Raskin, Trinity College – Brain Injuries Aren’t Just Happening in Sports
It’s not just athletes who have to worry about brain injuries. Sarah Raskin, Charles A. Dana professor of psychology and neuroscience at Trinity College, details other areas of life that are sadly involved in these afflictions as well. Sarah A. Raskin, Ph.D. is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and...
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