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Annual Northern Exposure Showcase gives girls a chance to show off their skills to college coaches
MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - The annual Northern Exposure Showcase is one of the most important softball events in the northeast. It features girls from all over Connecticut and the northeast, giving them the chance to show off their skills to dozens of college coaches. It is put on by USA...
Jacob Pebley Takes 100 Back Title at Connecticut Senior Champs; Lilly Archibald Drops Big PBs
Rice commit Lily Archibald won five individual events and swam four lifetime bests at the Connecticut Senior Long Course Championships. Wesleyan University Freeman Athletic Building, Middletown, Connecticut. Long Course Meters (50m) One of the best tools in the toolbox for a young coach without a big resume is the ability...
Burkett softball all-stars excited to play in regionals
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Jesse Burkett 11-12-year-old Little League Softball All-Stars won the state championship and are headed to the regionals in Bristol, Conn. The Burkett All-Stars have rolled in the post season. They are 10-0, and have outscored their opponents 110-11. For some of the players, it's the...
Zanor column: Killingly's Bowen to receive coaching award
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while hoping the Boston Red Sox and All-Star MVP Jarren Duran can keep things rolling in the second half of the season …. Award winners. As a long time member of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, I’m thrilled with this...
North Haven Athletic Department Recognized as Quality Program Exemplary School
In an effort to recognize and commend excellence in the implementation and administration of outstanding high school athletic programs, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has initiated the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment. The North Haven High School athletic program has been identified as a 2024 recipient of the NIAAA...
Haywood Returns To Hamden As Assistant Coach
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University women's basketball Head Coach Tricia Fabbri announced the addition of alumnae Cur'Tiera Haywood '23 as an assistant coach on Friday, July 19th. "I am super grateful and honored for this opportunity to be a part of this amazing staff," Haywood said. "It feels so...
'We want to keep going': Jesse Burkett LL Major softball ready to make run at New England Regional
WORCESTER — It's been business as usual for the talent-laden, fearlessly focused Jesse Burkett Little League softball all-stars this summer. And that can mean only one thing — another trip to the regionals in Bristol, Connecticut. Burkett, which sealed the state championship with a 4-0 triumph over Canton earlier this month, plays Champlain...
Valley Blue Sox end losing against Bristol Blues, keep posteason hopes alive
HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox walked into Saturday’s game on a two-game losing streak, 3.5 games behind the Bristol Blues for the division lead, and fell out of the playoff picture. It was a must-win situation against the division leader themselves, the Bristol Blues, in a possible...
Yale Bulldogs Track and Field Team Adds Experienced Coaches
Courtney Jaworski, the new Mark T. Young '68 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field at Yale, has introduced three staff members: Laura Broderick, Jeff Forino, and Duke Taylor. Laura Broderick joins as the assistant coach for men's and women's track and field and cross country. Jeff Forino is...
INDIANA 14U ALL-STARS OPEN FRIDAY SLATE WITH WIN
After shutting out Delaware, 9-0, on Thursday, the Indiana County 14U Junior League All-Stars broke out the bats again in a 11-1 rout of Bristol, Connecticut this morning. Indiana scored six runs in the first, three of those coming on a home run by Rylee Mahaffey. They added two more in the sixth and three in the third while Mahaffey and Sam Martin combined for five innings of one-run ball.
Softball Announces Incoming First Year Class
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Laura Ricciardone, Head Coach of Softball, has announced that six newcomers will join the Bulldogs when they return to campus this fall. "I'm thrilled to have these six join our squad. Their competitive nature, drive to be excellent and high-level playing experience will create an immediate impact on the field, in the weight room and in our locker room," said Ricciardone. "They are coming to campus as winners, and I look forward to seeing their impact on Yale Softball over the course of their four years. We added three pitchers (Sienna, Grace, and Caitlin) to our staff, each with their own impactful style and strengths. Natalie is an astute defensive catcher who will connect beautifully with our large and dynamic pitching staff. Ella and Ella provide tremendous speed and depth in the outfield and offense. They are six intelligent, motivated, and dynamic young women who will be incredible members, not only of the Yale Softball, but the Yale community as a whole."
King David the 41st: Gravel Outruns Schatz for Kings Royal Victory
ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 20, 2024) — David Gravel realized a career dream Saturday night at Eldora Speedway by winning the 41st Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Gravel, from Watertown, Connecticut, took the lead from Tyler Courtney and had to fend off challenges from Logan Schuchart and defending Kings Royal champion Donny Schatz, losing the lead to both for a pair of laps each before taking the top position back.
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