Vivid memories for Holy Cross’ 2006 state title team
BY MARK JAFFEE A decade has gone by, but the vivid memories remain as strong as ever for quarterback Michael Croce and the 2006 Class SS state champion Holy Cross football team. “It’s not difficult to...
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Brennan: Thanksgiving conversation-starter worked
Naugatuck’s Tyler Deitlebaum is wrapped up by Ansonia’s Kolby Ortiz (74) and Tavieus Winder (5) during their Thanksgiving football matchup on Thursday. Also in the play are Ansonia’s Malcolm Martin...
View ArticleDaniels is Southington football’s stat guru
BY MARK JAFFEE When it comes to numbers, there are few like Steve Daniels, Southington High’s multisports statistician. A bookkeeper by trade in the finance department for the New Britain Board of...
View ArticleCheshire baton twirler hits national heights
BY MARK JAFFEE From the time Meryl Campbell was 3 years old, she was a little dynamo with flair for the dramatic and a twirling baton in her hands. But as prolific as she would soon become as she got...
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Playoff preview: Southington Blue Knights (10-0)
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Playoff preview: Seymour Wildcats (8-2)
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Playoff preview: Seymour coach Tom Lennon
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Video gallery: Seymour talks playoffs
The Seymour Wildcats are on the road in the state football quarterfinals, facing top-seeded Capital Prep in the Class S bracket Tuesday night. Seymour (8-2) is making its second straight playoff...
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Playoff preview: NFA at Southington
Norwich Free Academy at Southington What: Class LL quarterfinal. When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Where: Fontana Field, Southington High. Records: No. 5 Norwich Free Academy, 8-2; No. 4 Southington, 10-0....
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In Class LL, Southington meets familiar playoff foe
By Mark Jaffee SOUTHINGTON — When the undefeated Southington High football team takes the field against Norwich Free Academy in the CIAC Class LL quarterfinals, it’s very familiar state foe and a well...
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Playoff preview: St. Joseph at Wolcott
St. Joseph at Wolcott What: Class M quarterfinal. When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Where: Monroe Field, Wolcott High. Records: No. 5 St. Joseph, 8-2; No. 4 Wolcott, 8-2. Wolcott's playoff history Semifinals...
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Big test on home turf for Wolcott Eagles
By Mark Jaffee WOLCOTT — The St. Joseph of Trumbull football team has had three different coaches, Ed McCarthy, Christy Hayes and current head coach Joe Della Vecchia in its rich football history,...
View ArticleHoliday Football Player of the Week, Part 1
Marc-Anthony Telusma Kennedy football Class: Senior Twitter: @mar4nt His week: Rushed for 287 yards, scored five touchdowns in 61-42 win over Crosby. Favorites Sports team: N.Y. Giants. City: Miami....
View ArticleHoliday Football Athlete of the Week, Part 2
Ray Iorio Wolcott football Class: Senior Twitter: @iorioraymond His week: Rushes for 266 yard and three touchdowns in 47-28 win over Holy Cross. Favorites Opposing player: Markell Dobbs (Ansonia)....
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Playoff preview: Stafford at Ansonia
Stafford-East Windsor-Somers at Ansonia What: Class S quarterfinal. When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Where: Jarvis Stadium, Ansonia. Records: No. 7 Stafford-East Windsor-Somers, 9-1; No. 2 Ansonia, 10-0....
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Playoff preview: Seymour at Capital Prep
Seymour at Capital Prep-Achievement First What: Class M quarterfinal. When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Where: Trinity College, Hartford. Records: No. 8 Seymour, 8-2; No. 1 Capital Prep-Achievement First, 9-1....
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Young Chargers back in playoff mix, as usual
By Kyle Brennan ANSONIA — Flip back the calendar three months, ask Ansonia High football coach Tom Brockett if he thinks this year’s Chargers will make the state playoffs and expect a long pause. He...
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Seymour hits road for date with No. 1 Capital Prep
By Kyle Brennan SEYMOUR — Listening to Seymour High football coach Tom Lennon rattle off the strengths of Capital Prep-Achievement First’s squad, it doesn’t sound a whole lot like the garden-variety...
View ArticlePredictions: Who will win and why
High school football predictions Kyle BrennanMark Jaffee NFA at SouthingtonSouthingtonSouthington The Wildcats are red-hot, but I like the Blue Knights’ ability to run the ball and play defense.Blue...
View ArticlePoll: Who has the best title shot?
Four area teams are left standing as the high school football playoffs begin. The winners of Tuesday’s quarterfinals will play again in the semifinals Monday, and then the state finals will be held on...
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