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'He checked every box': Norwich Free Academy introduces new head football coach
When Dylan Schroth was growing up in Westerly, Norwich Free Academy was like Tuscaloosa for him and his football playing friends. One of Schroth’s coaching heroes was, indeed, Paul “Bear” Bryant and on Friday afternoon NFA officials introduced Schroth as the school’s new head football coach.
Norwich Tech, Ellis Tech softball teams have big postseason goals
NORWICH – The Norwich Tech softball team’s offensive prowess was on full display against rival Ellis Tech again during Wednesday’s potential Connecticut Technical Conference playoff preview in Norwich. The Warriors defeated the Golden Eagles, 18-2, on April 23. The rematch was much closer than the final score – Ellis Tech was one big hit away in the top of the fifth from making things interesting – but it’s becoming clear now that the road to the CTC...
Baseball Recap: Bacon Academy comes up short despite Eli Chiaverini's strong performance
Bacon Academy lost against Griswold back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Bacon Academy Bobcats lost 12-6 to the Griswold Wolverines. Bacon Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Eli Chiaverini was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with...
NFA battles former coach in girls lacrosse matchup
Norwich Free Academy coach Eric Page called it an “interesting night, for sure.” Wildcats junior Hayleigh Young said it was “bittersweet.” And Waterford coach Taylor Shannon, who is in her first-year coaching at her alma mater after guiding NFA for five seasons, said Tuesday’s Waterford-NFA girls lacrosse matchup was “definitely hard.” In a contest with some unique storylines, the Lancers scored four unanswered goals in the fourth quarter and held off the Wildcats’ 12-3 under the lights...
Avery Point coach Connor Lewis: ‘Baseball is where I was supposed to be’
On his toughest days, Connor Lewis is happy about his decision to change his career course to enter the coaching profession. That’s a sure sign that Lewis is right where he should be, leading the UConn Avery Point baseball program. “The bad days here are really better than my...
Bailey (pink sunglasses and all) is Wheeler’s pied piper
North Stonington — The boys of winter watched amusingly earlier this week, their old coach who donned the snazzy suits for basketball in more casual duds for softball: maroon Wheeler High polo, maroon Wheeler High cap, khaki shorts and — oh, they loved this one — pink sunglasses.
East Lyme heats up at just the right moment to earn Division I title over Fitch in boys’ track
East Lyme — At this point in the high school track season, the weather and competition heats up. It’s also when the East Lyme boys’ team usually rises to the occasion. The Vikings delivered an Eastern Connecticut Conference Division I regular-season title performance Wednesday. With an 85-65...
Softball Game Preview: Montville Hits the Road
Montville is 7-2 against Plainfield since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Montville Wolves will head out on the road to challenge the Plainfield Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Montville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Plainfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Softball Game Preview: North Haven Leaves Home
The North Haven Nighthawks will head out on the road to take on the Fitch Falcons at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. North Haven is looking to tack on another W to their 20-game streak on the road dating back to last season. North Haven can now show off 13 landslide...
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