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CT teens to compete in international baseball competition
(WFSB) - Summertime has long been baseball season and at the youth level that means a lot of all-star play. For a couple of Connecticut teenagers that means a trip to the Bahamas for a big international competition. Lorenzo Flores from Bridgeport and Waterbury’s Issac Leon are two members of...
Longtime Weston High School Educator Debbie (Hogan) Pender Retires
If this were a “word association” contest, the glaring and easy answer would be:. As it is, this is an announcement that one of the most iconic figures in Weston High School history has made the 2023-24 school year her last, ending a spectacular teaching, coaching and administrative career that has lasted 40 years. According to information provided by the Weston High School Alumni Association, Pender leaves with the distinction as being the longest serving faculty member in Weston High School history.
Darien swimmer who lost part of her leg in shark attack clinches Paralympic Games spot
Ali Truwit, a Darien swimmer, used her skills to survive a shark attack in Turks and Caicos, and has now qualified for the Paralympics in Paris after undergoing two life-saving surgeries and having her leg amputated.
Swimmers Rally Support in New Canaan for Fight Against NCAA Transgender Rules
NEW CANAAN -- Riley Gaines, a former All-American swimmer for the University of Kentucky, didn’t receive a trophy for her 5th place finish in the 200 freestyle at the 2022 NCAA Women’s Division 1 Swi... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20...
Tony Schumacher Bows Out in Ultra-Competitive Top Fuel Opening Round at Norwalk
A frustrating weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals came to an early end in the first round for eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher. Racing at Summit Motorsports Park on Sunday morning, Schumacher made his quickest pass of the weekend in JCM Racing’s Leatherwood Distillery/Waltrip Brewing Co. Top Fuel dragster, but it wasn’t quick enough to turn on the win light in the first round, where numerous races were determined by thousandths of a second.
TJ Zizzo Continues Strong Performance in Norwalk
In front of a packed house at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster team brought energy and a strong 12,000-horsepower land rocket performance to race day. After two days of qualifying that saw the Zizzo Racing entry steadily improve almost every session Zizzo qualified No. 10 and faced Tripp Tatum in the opening session. During qualifying Zizzo posted a career fastest speed lighting up the scoreboards at Summit Motorsports Park with a blistering 334.40 mph run.
Get well soon, John Force
John Force, a legend in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, is an inspiration to all drag racers. His unexpected absence due to an on-track incident in Virginia has left an unfillable void in the racing community. The racers, crewmembers, and fans all felt the weight of his absence in Norwalk. On this weekend, the NHRA on FOX crew captured the raw, heartfelt emotions of racers who took a moment from their intense schedules to send their well-wishes to John.
STANFIELD GETS THE FIRST PRO STOCK BACK-TO-BACK IN WINNING NORWALK
Pro Stock racer Aaron Stanfield had a lot on the line Sunday afternoon when he rolled to the starting line twice for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals finals. He fell short of winning the Factory X title but sealed the deal in the Pro Stock division, beating Dallas Glenn.
Steve Torrence Races to Semifinals at Norwalk
After some recent struggles, Steve Torrence was back on his starting line game Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park, but his CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Toyota was not quite up to the challenge posed by No. 1 qualifier Doug Kalitta and his MAC Tools dragster in the semifinal round of the 17th Summit Racing Equipment Nationals.
Flag Football Game of the Week: Foxy Mamas Open Season with Big Win
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Thursday, June 27, the Westchester Female Flag Football League football season opened, and on the far end of the field, the Foxy Mamas of Lewisboro faced the Innuendos of Somers. Wearing the standard John Jay purple, the footballers exuded the same pride. “We’re all working, we’re all moms and we’re all foxy,” said Leah Jacobson. But the game was still up for grabs at 13-6 in the second half, so more than words were needed to bring home the bacon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I just went for it,” said...
NCAA Rewind: Uber-Consistent Fairfield a Top Mid-Major Threat
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
Bob Tasca III Claims Second Wally of 2024 Season in Norwalk
Sometimes you have to go slow to go fast – very fast. At least, this was part of the strategy employed by the team behind the Tasca Funny Car that pushed them from a frustrating front half of the season to two consecutive final rounds and the winner’s circle Sunday afternoon in Norwalk.
New Canaan’s perfect season highlights 2024 FCIAC girls golf
New Canaan had a perfect 14-0 season and then won FCIAC and state championships with a strong, balanced, and deep team to highlight a successful girls’ golf season for the conference. Individually, there are many quality golfers in the FCIAC who had plenty more achievements and a handful of...
Stags Set for Seven Meets in Fall Cross Country Slate
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Cross Country is set to compete in seven meets in the upcoming 2024 fall campaign. The Stags will run four meets in New York – including the 2024 MAAC Championship – as well as two in Connecticut and the NCAA Northeast Regional in New Hampshire. The season begins on Saturday, Aug. 31, when the Stags kick off the slate at the Marist Season Opener in Poughkeepsie. Two weeks later on Saturday, Sept. 14, Fairfield treks to Twin Ponds on the Farm, the site of the 2024 MAAC Championship, to compete at the Jasper Fall XC...
Fairfield Women’s Lacrosse Stars Achieve CSC Academic All-District Honors
Fairfield University Women's Lacrosse graduate students Libby Rowe and Elizabeth Talluto have received Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators, with Talluto also considered for Academic All-America recognition. Rowe was recognized as an All-MAAC Second Team member for her impressive performance in the league, ranking among the top players in various statistical categories. Talluto, on the other hand, boasts an outstanding 2024 resume, including being named MAAC Offensive Player of the Year and achieving multiple other accolades.
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