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Rakim Lubin, Former UConn Basketball Star, Dies at 28
It’s a sad day for the University of Connecticut basketball fans. Former UConn men’s basketball player Rakim Lubin has died. The alum was just 28 years old too. Lubin played for the team during the 2014-15 season. Growing up in Gadsen, Alabama, he earned the nickname “Rock” thanks to both his size and intimidating figure. He used that to his advantage while on the court. It let him go far. He became a three-star recruit after graduating from Buford High School in Georgia. Lubin also earned all-region honors and first-team all-state. He earned Georgia Sportswriters 3A layer of the Year. Ultimately, Lubind decided to go to UConn over Auburn and Georgia Tech.
Paige Bueckers shows love for new WNBA franchise - but team might not be able to draft her
Paige Bueckers fell in love with the Golden State Valkyries' color scheme when it was revealed on Tuesday, but it seems unlikely she'll wear their jersey to start her WNBA career
Waterford’s Marelli: From unknown at ECSU to Little East Player of the Year
Emma Marelli figured her competitive softball days were over after graduating from Waterford High School. She didn’t receive any interest from college softball programs. But, after arriving at Eastern Connecticut State University two years ago, Marelli changed her mind about playing and showed up for a tryout without previously contacting Eastern coach Diana Pepin.
Griswold's Caron named athlete of the week; vote now in new poll
Caron, a junior, collected six goals and one assist in leading the Wolverines to a 14-8 girls lacrosse victory over Woodstock Academy. She also poured in six goals with five assists in a 20-6 win over New London/St. Bernard. Caron added three goals and one assist in the Wolverines’ 10-7...
Norwich Tech boys volleyball earns first state tourney berth
What’s better than making program history on Senior Night? On a night when the Norwich Tech boys volleyball team was honoring its four seniors the Warriors decided to make it an even bigger celebration. Norwich Tech clinched the first CIAC state tournament berth in the program’s four-year history with a 25-19, 25-19, and 25-12...
Spring notebook: NFA earns wins in boys and girls lacrosse
Week 7 of the spring season featured a number of highlights and top performances. The Norwich Free Academy boys lacrosse team snapped a three-game losing streak with a big non-league win over Prince Tech. The Norwich Free Academy girls lacrosse team edged Ledyard in a key Eastern Connecticut Conference battle.
Baseball Recap: Stonington snaps three-game streak of wins on the road
Stonington lost against Bacon Academy back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Stonington Bears fell just short of the Bacon Academy Bobcats by a score of 12-11. Stonington has not had much luck with Bacon Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
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