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Norwich/Preston's memorable run ends in Section 4 finals
The Norwich/Preston Williamsport team’s bid to capture a second Little League banner this summer fell short Thursday night in South Windsor. Norwich/Preston, which won the District 11 title over a week ago, were eliminated by host South Windsor, 5-1, in the Section 4 12U Majors Championship game. “We told the boys, ‘Keep your heads...
Steve Fagin: A foggy swim to Fishers Island -- and back
Jul. 18—One early morning last week, Dan Linkinhoker zipped up his wetsuit, pulled on a swim cap, adjusted goggles, stretched muscles, and stepped cautiously to the edge of a wooden pier on Groton Long Point. He peered down at the water, six feet below, and then — kersplash! Quickly bobbing to the surface, the 28-year-old triathlete started swimming out the mouth of Palmer Cove, into Fishers ...
Norwich edges Willimantic, eyes state Legion tournament bye
With each zone’s top two teams earning a first round bye into next week’s American Legion baseball state tournament, the battle for second place in Zone 6 took center stage Tuesday night in Willimantic. Waterford clinched its fourth straight Zone 6 championship weeks ago, leaving Norwich, Willimantic and...
Fitch replenishes with another talented group
Over the years, people around the Valley have grown accustomed to the talent throughout the Austintown Fitch football program. They saw it again last year when the program sent nearly double-digit players to the next level to continue their college football careers, and now they have to fill some of those spots.
Quinn makes Connecticut Senior Open win look easy ... but he's had plenty of practice
Jul. 16—GROTON — Fran Quinn is as comfortable as a well-worn pair of slippers playing tournament golf. He's battle-tested from his experience competing in high-profile events like the U.S Open and British Senior Open. "I've played in a lot of them," Quinn said. Quinn made something difficult, winning the 42nd Connecticut Senior Open, look relatively easy, seizing a two-shot lead Monday and ...
Ahlers, Jachym Named Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars
KEENE, N.H. – Keene State College baseball rising juniors Tommy Ahlers (Salem, N.H.) and Jake Jachym (Westfield, Mass.) were each named Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars when the summer collegiate wooden bat league announced their 2024 selections to the game Wednesday afternoon. The matchup, which will feature rosters split...
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