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Thursday 05/24/2018
Area boys lacrosse teams find out state tournament matchups Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:46 PM] The CIAC released the brackets for the boys lacrosse state tournaments Thursday, and the three local teams that qualified learned their…
Area girls lacrosse teams learn paths through state tournaments Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:45 PM] The CIAC released the brackets for the girls lacrosse state tournaments Thursday afternoon with the area schools learning their postseason paths.…
Cloutier has proven to be key player in short time with Newington boys volleyball program Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:33 PM] EAST HARTFORD - Dan Cloutier might be relatively new to the volleyball court, but the senior setter has already made an…
Registration now open for 30th annual Nutmeg State Games Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:29 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The Nutmeg State Games is getting ready to reach a milestone - celebrating its 30th anniversary. Registration…
Wednesday 05/23/2018
Newington boys volleyball gets revenge on East Hartford, advances to CCC Tournament final Posted: 23 May 2018 [08:55 PM] EAST HARTFORD - It was exactly one year ago when the Newington boys volleyball got knocked out of the CCC Tournament…
Newington boys volleyball to play fifth consecutive match at CCC final Posted: 23 May 2018 [08:52 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys volleyball team will certainly get plenty of tune-ups before it starts its run in the Class…
Tuesday 05/22/2018
Newington boys volleyball survives close match against South Windsor, advances to CCC Tournament semifinals Posted: 22 May 2018 [08:54 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington boys volleyball team is out to prove it’s the lead contender to take the CCC Tournament title.…
Monday 05/21/2018
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are New Britain's Makaila Masterson and Newington's Jack Kelley Posted: 21 May 2018 [08:58 PM] Over the last week, Newington baseball’s Jack Kelley and New Britain softball’s Makaila Masterson both helped their respective teams earn victories.…
Sunday 05/20/2018
New Britain Bees split doubleheader with York Revolution Posted: 20 May 2018 [09:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With the game tied 2-2 in extra innings, New Britain Bees’ Jamar Walton stepped up to the plate…
New Britain Bees lose reliever Chapman Posted: 20 May 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kevin Chapman’s stay in New Britain didn’t last long. In fact, it only lasted 19 games that included…
Friday 05/18/2018
Newington baseball believes veteran experience will be key to postseason run Posted: 18 May 2018 [07:47 PM] NEWINGTON - Not much has gone wrong for the Newington baseball team so far this season. Out to a 13-6 record…
Thursday 05/17/2018
New Britain Bees sign former Brewers, Pirates infielder Rogers Posted: 17 May 2018 [05:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have added another former Major Leaguer to their roster. On Thursday, the team announced…
Wednesday 05/16/2018
Newington baseball gets better of Goodwin Tech's Hughes for easy senior day win Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:36 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington baseball team wanted to send its seven senior out on a high note in their final home…
Former UConn men's basketball coach Calhoun says he expects to lead Saint Joseph program Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:22 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Noreaga Davis acknowledges being a little star struck when Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun came to see him…
New Britain Bees struggle offensively, swept in doubleheader by Lancaster Barnstormers Posted: 16 May 2018 [04:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees entered Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Lancaster Barnstormers with the second-worst batting average in the…
Journeys with Jim: Important to preserve wildlife, habitats Posted: 16 May 2018 [04:15 PM] CORRESPONDENT In the last few days, our resident winter juncos have finally departed the backyard for their secret places deep in the…
Tuesday 05/15/2018
Bullpen has been bright spot during New Britain Bees' early-season struggles Posted: 15 May 2018 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With so many new players coming to New Britain this season, there were questions surrounding every part of…
New Britain Bees sign CCSU grad, former MLB pitcher Scribner Posted: 15 May 2018 [08:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees have added yet another piece to add to their pitching staff, but the latest…
Jason Day, ranked seventh in the world, commits to play at Travelers Championship Posted: 15 May 2018 [11:43 AM] HARTFORD — The Travelers Championship has added another former major winner to its upcoming field. Jason Day, a 12-time winner on…
Sunday 05/13/2018
Injured during football season, Johnson back as key player with Newington baseball Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:25 PM] NEWINGTON - Nine months ago, in the Newington football team’s second game of the season, Cooper Johnson tore his ACL.…
New Britain Bees tie game late, win in 11 innings in first game of doubleheader Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:22 PM] YORK, Pa. - Deibinson Romero hit his first home run in a New Britain Bees uniform for a game-tying solo shot…
Friday 05/11/2018
UConn football nixes spring scrimmage game, moves practice dates up Posted: 11 May 2018 [09:14 PM] Journal Inquirer In a break from its longtime tradition, not to mention the typical practice in its sport, the UConn football team…
Colon caps off Newington baseball's late rally in win over Hall Posted: 11 May 2018 [09:01 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington baseball team’s dugout was anything but quiet Friday afternoon and by the end of Friday afternoon’s game,…
Thursday 05/10/2018
New Britain Bees looking to stop offensive struggles after ranking near bottom of Atlantic League in most categories Posted: 10 May 2018 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Not much has gone well for the New Britain Bees so far this season. They’re out to just…
Wednesday 05/09/2018
Former UConn women's basketball player Butler happy to get chance with WNBA's Wings Posted: 09 May 2018 [09:24 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - A year to the day after she received her bachelor’s degree from UConn, Natalie Butler returned…
Nurse graduates from UConn, begins career with WNBA's Liberty Posted: 09 May 2018 [09:16 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Kia Nurse understands all good things - including her time at UConn - come to an…
New Britain Bees struggle at plate, strike out 14 times in loss to Long Island Ducks Posted: 09 May 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees were unable to get anything going offensively Wednesday afternoon, striking out 14 times en…
Tuesday 05/08/2018
New Britain native Springer sets Astros record with six hits against Athletics Posted: 08 May 2018 [02:14 PM] OAKLAND, Calif. - George Springer came up short in three attempts at completing the cycle with a triple. The Astros’ leadoff man…
Defending champion Jordan Spieth commits to play in 2018 Travelers Championship Posted: 08 May 2018 [11:43 AM] HARTFORD — After a dramatic win in 2017, Jordan Spieth is coming back to TPC River Highlands to defend his Travelers…
Monday 05/07/2018
Former UConn women's basketball trainer Ragle back in state as trainer of Sun Posted: 07 May 2018 [09:12 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Rosemary Ragle grew up in Alabama and but grew to fall in love with Connecticut during…
Sunday 05/06/2018
New Britain Bees fall to Road Warriors Sunday after winning first two games of home-opening series Posted: 06 May 2018 [04:54 PM] Staff report NEW BRITAIN - A late rally came up just short for the New Britain Bees on Sunday afternoon, as…
Friday 05/04/2018
Former UConn women's basketball player Tuck gains experience against top competition Posted: 04 May 2018 [09:37 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Morgan Tuck celebrated a birthday Monday. But before turning 24, the former UConn All-American and Connecticut…
Thursday 05/03/2018
2018 New Britain Bees breakdown Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:57 PM] INFIELD The New Britain Bees will feature an entire new starting infield with the exception of catcher James Skelton. Reid Brignac is…
Atlantic League scouting report Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:55 PM] Long Island Ducks Last Season: 73-67 PLAYERS TO WATCH Travis Snider: The outfielder has played for the Blue Jays, Orioles…
The right way: Guillen takes no-nonsense approach to games Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:54 PM] Ozney Guillen knows what his name represents in baseball. If it sounds familiar it’s because the 26-year-old is the son of…
Catch him while you can: MLB could come calling for New Britain Bees infielder Brignac Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:52 PM] Fresh off batting practice and wearing a Bees hoodie and hat, Reid Brignac stood inside the concourse of New Britain Stadium.…
Being Manny: Ramirez jr. embraces challenge of following in fathers footsteps Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:51 PM] The New Britain Bees’ newest first baseman signing is a towering 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. But his gravitational presence isn’t because…
High expectations: Revamped roster has New Britain Bees thinking big Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:43 PM] It was a season the New Britain Bees wanted to put behind them. Fresh off their second season as a franchise,…
Backman set to bring winning culture to New Britain Bees Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:43 PM] Turning a team into a contender is nothing new for Wally Backman. Over his 40 years in professional baseball, which includes…
Give him the ball: Delcarmen relishes late-inning pressure Posted: 03 May 2018 [04:42 PM] For any baseball player, the ultimate prize is winning a World Series, and New Britain Bees relief pitcher Manny Delcarmen…
Wednesday 05/02/2018
Journeys with Jim: Sly turkey gets away ... this time Posted: 02 May 2018 [09:17 PM] Last Wednesday saw the opening day of the spring turkey hunting season here in Connecticut. I had arranged to be off…
Monday 04/30/2018
Despite wet conditions, Newington girls golf rolls past New Britain Posted: 30 April 2018 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - With the wet course conditions at Indian Hills Country Club, it presented the Newington and New Britain girls golf teams with challenges. The Indians top three golfers, Jessica Pierzchalski, Chloe Bilodeau and Taylor Kelly have led the…
CCSU Athletics Hall of Fame to induct six new members, 2004 baseball team as part of Class of 2018 Posted: 30 April 2018 [09:01 PM] STAFF REPORT There will soon be seven new members Central Connecticut State University Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame. Six former student-athletes and…
UConn TE Myers signs as undrafted free agent with New Orleans Saints Posted: 30 April 2018 [08:57 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STAFF Tommy Myers is already a legendary name in New Orleans Saints history. The safety was a third-round draft pick…
Sunday 04/29/2018
Newington 10-year-old D'Asia Duncan wins national title for jumping Posted: 29 April 2018 [09:24 PM] It’s been said before and is worth repeating - when D’Asia Duncan jumps, she wins. Even at 10 years old, the…
Newington boys lacrosse has made great progress over last two to three years Posted: 29 April 2018 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - When Zack Zarookian came to coach the Newington boys lacrosse program, he said, “It’s going to take time. It’s…
Friday 04/27/2018
Freeman has been standout on offense for Newington boys lacrosse this season Posted: 27 April 2018 [07:09 PM] NEWINGTON - Before the season began, Owen Freeman wasn’t sure where or how he was going to fit into the lineup…
Thursday 04/26/2018
Newington boys lacrosse has to wait to clinch postseason spot, falls to South Windsor in double overtime Posted: 26 April 2018 [09:19 PM] NEWINGTON - It was anyone’s game. That was until halfway through the second overtime period when South Windsor found the…
New Britain Bees add three more players to roster, including Ramirez Jr., as start of season approaches Posted: 26 April 2018 [03:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The start of the Atlantic League season is two days away and that means the New Britain Bees…
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