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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...
Photos: Bridgeport Post 68 Falls to Morgantown in Area 2 Championship; Both Advance to States
Morgantown Post 2 defeated Bridgeport Post 68, 13-3, on Friday in the American Leagion Baseball Area 2 Tournament Friday at West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon. Both teams however advance to the state tournament in Martinsburg which is set to begin on Thursday. Post 68, now 18-13, picked up a 7-1...
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...
INDIANA COUNTY SHINES FOR PENNSYLVANIA IN 14U EAST REGIONAL
What an opener for the Pennsylvania entry in the Little League 14U Eastern Regional Junior Softball Tournament in Orange, Connecticut. The Indiana Junior League All-Stars belted 11 hits and routed Delaware, 9-0. Kaitlyn Houser hit a two-run home run. Gracie Reed and Tenley Anderson each had a double. Rylee Mahaffey and Claire Brewer combined for the shutout. Mahaffey struck out 8 and gave up just one hit in her three innings and brewer finished up with four K’s and also gave up just one hit. Indiana was clean in the field too, with no errors.
Henckel and Konopka each finish second at USA Wrestling championships
Two state wrestlers earned All-American honors in boys freestyle at USA Wrestling’s Junior and 16-and-under national championships at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota on Thursday. Southbury’s William Henckel finished second in Junior Freestyle at 175 pounds while Simsbury’s Max Konopka finished second in the 16-and-under freestyle at 190...
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...
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."
Western Sussex Junior Softball tops Canal to win state championship
After shutting out their opponents, 34-0, in the first two games of the Junior League all-star softball state tournament, Western Sussex earned a 16-0 win over Canal last Thursday night in Milford to win the state championship. The team will move on to Eastern Regional play in Orange, Connecticut this week.
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