The Zones

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Cheshire gains exciting football victory

By Mike Lewis CHESHIRE — Last Friday night, the people of Cheshire were split between two sides of Route 10 within steps of each other. At Bartlem Park, the Fall...

By Roger Cleaveland Ansonia boys soccer coach Ryan Santo said he didn’t exactly see his Chargers’ big 3-1 upset win over Torrington coming on Friday, but then again he wasn’t...

30 minutes until kickoff at Cheshire 9-11-15

BY MARK JAFFEE REPUBLIC AN-AMERICAN CHESHIRE — Greg Schena had a special sibling cheering section. His older brothers, Bob and Matthew, and older sisters, Christine and Patrice, never missed a...

Wolcott's Colin Jenkins, left, and Torrington's Alex Segovia collide while going after the ball during their NVL soccer matchup in Torrington on Monday. Christopher Massa Republican-American

TORRINGTON 4, WOLCOTT 0 Goals: T—Naseem Thompson 2, Ben Vanotti 2. Assists: T—Ben Vanotti 1, Brandon Stater 1, Alex Segovia 1. Saves: T—Aiden Mattiello 5; W—Nick Roth 7. Records: T...

ANSONIA 3, ST. PAUL 2 16-25, 25-23, 25-14, 21-25, 15-5 Highlights: A—Ericka Poremba 24 assists, Marlia Maiolo 6 kills 8 aces, Klea Seferi 9 kills 4 blocks; STP—Bianca Dilernia 27...

Oxford girls soccer Meghan Sastram, Rachel Videira, Makena Hillman, Haley Wheeler

OXFORD 4, ST. PAUL 0 Goals: O—Madison Thielman 1, Makena Hillman 1, Kelly Ward 1, Meghan Sastram 1. Assists: Emma Reynolds 1, Hillman 1, Sastram 2. Saves: O—Rachel Videira 7;...

Wolcott's Sean Cepelak, left, and teammate Chase Bertrand try and secure the ball from Torrington's Ryan Nader during their NVL soccer matchup in Torrington on Monday. Christopher Massa Republican-American

The Torrington High soccer team bouned back from an opening day defeat to blank Wolcott, 4-0, in a NVL match Monday. Naseem Thompson and Ben Vanotti each had a pair...

Nonnewaug's Zach Mauro running against Enfield (9-12-15)

By Steven Lewis Beautiful weather on the first Friday night of the high school football season directly benefitted several RBs throughout the area, who had monster games while leading their...

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Here are some highlights from Woodland’s Sean McAllen in Week 1

Lewis Mills' Emma Kryzanski (20) and Shepaug's Paige Johnson (3) battle for the ball during their field hockey game Tuesday at Lewis Mills High School in Burlington.
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SHEPAUG 1, LEWIS MILLS 0 (OT) Goals: S—Giana Johnson 1. Assists: S—Dimity Wanag. Saves: S—Rachel Genua; LM—Jill Mazon 12. Records: S 1-1; LM 1-1. NORTHWESTERN 5, HOUSATONIC 0 Goals: NW—Sydney...

Holy Cross girls Julia Sheetz - Woodland girls Sonia Sousa

NONNEWAUG 4, TERRYVILLE 1 Goals: N—Christina Sordi 2, Mae Yenter 1, Mary Bibbey 1; T—Jenna Covello 1. Assists: N—Sordi 1, Yenter 1, Kaci Michaud 1, Rachel Larkin 1; T—Joanna Johnson...

Watertown's Connor Croke gets an early lead (far left) shortly after the start the cross country 5k at Veteran's Memorial Park in Watertown. Croke won the event. Erin Covey Republican-American

WATERTOWN 17, WOLCOTT 44 WATERTOWN 22, SEYMOUR 33 WATERTOWN 17, S. HEART 44 SEYMOUR 22, SACRED HEART 37 SEYMOUR 21, WOLCOTT 36 WOLCOTT 27, SACRED HEART 29 at Veterans Park,...

The Watertown girls team swept the girls' race with first, second and third places. From L to R: Second place finisher Bethany Ottowitz, third place finisher Julia Locke and winner Sophia Guerrera. The girls said they felt confident in the beginning they would do well. Erin Covey Republican-American

WATERTOWN 17, WOLCOTT 46 WATERTOWN 15, SEYMOUR 48 WATERTOWN 19, S. HEART 42 WOLCOTT 27, SEYMOUR 28 SACRED HEART 21, SEYMOUR 34 SACRED HEART 24, WOLCOTT 31 at Veteran’s Park,...

Lewis Mills' Megan Porga (27) bumps the ball over the net during their match with Terryville Tuesday at Lewis Mills High School in Burlington.
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NAUGATUCK 3, WATERTOWN 0 25-8, 25-9, 25-19 Highlights: N—Kathryn Healy 26 service points, 8 aces; Jenna Massicotte 9 service points, 3 aces, 7 digs; Nicole Healy 9 service points, 2...

WOODLAND 3, HOLY CROSS 1 (OT) Goals: W—Senol Music 2, Adem Rifati 1; HC—Sean Harnish 1. Assists: W—Christian Poirier 1, Zach Powanda 1, Anthony Barreira 1; HC—Diogo Taveira 1. Saves:...

Cross country meet at Litchfield with Housatonic and Northwestern. (Steven Lewis/RA)

Runners from Litchfield, Housatonic and Northwestern gathered at the Plumb Hill Complex Tuesday for some cross country running. Here are photos from the event: VIDEO: The Litchfield runners have an...

Watertown's Sophia Guerrera wins the girls cross country 5k at Veteran's Memorial Park in Watertown. The Watertown team swept the girls' race with first, second and third places. Erin Covey Republican-American

The Watertown High cross country teams swept both the girls and boys races at Veterans Park in Watertown Tuesday. The Indians’ Sophia Guerrera won the girls race while schoolmate Connor...

Naugatuck beat Watertown in NVL volleyball action. (Steven Lewis/RA)

In an NVL volleyball match Tuesday night, Naugatuck defeated Watertown. Here are some photos from the event:

Here is some of the action from the NVL volleyball match between Naugatuck and Watertown Tuesday night: Result: Naugatuck won the match, 3-0 Photos: View some images from the match

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