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Former Oklahoma QB Announces Transfer to Connecticut
After entering the transfer portal in mid-April, former Oklahoma quarterback Nick Evers committed to Connecticut on Wednesday. Hailing from Flower Mound, TX, Evers was a 4-star recruit coming out of high school, rated the No. 137 overall prospect and No. 8 signal caller in the 2022 recruiting class according to 247Sports. Evers participated in the All-American Bowl and made the Elite 11 Finals before starting his career at OU.
Mitchell’s Robbie DelaCruz returns from serious injury in time for GNAC tournament
New London — Robbie DelaCruz gave himself a pep talk in the on-deck circle before his first at-bat since suffering a potential career-threatening injury. Following a challenging recovery process, DelaCruz was finally about to take a major step in his comeback 44 days after being struck in the left eye by a 92 mph fastball during a Mitchell College baseball game in early March.
Hope abounds on Opening Day for Norwich Little League
NORWICH ― The region and the state is full of successful Little Leagues. But few youth baseball and softball organizations can stage as spectacular an Opening Day ceremony as Norwich. Norwich Little League held its Opening Day festivities in front of a crowd of 700 at Thomas A. Dodd...
Griswold baseball's Lake enjoying first season at helm
Tim Lake’s coaching career began with the Norwich Little League. His baseball journey continued with travel teams Connecticut Heat, Shoreline Hammerheads, and Connecticut Crush. Now, after two seasons as an assistant coach at Griswold High School, Lake is in his first year as the Wolverines head coach. And he’s “having a blast.” “The kids are...
East Lyme’s Malcom injects energy, enthusiasm into UConn baseball team
Storrs — Matt Malcom is a power source for the UConn baseball team. He supplies energy with both his potent bat and electric personality. The Huskies are happy to plug into Malcom, a former East Lyme High School and Eastern Connecticut State University standout capping off his journey with a graduate season in Storrs.
Killingly's Manzi named athlete of the week; vote now in new poll
Killingly’s Landon Manzi has been voted The Bulletin “Athlete of the Week” for the fourth week of the spring season. Manzi, a junior pitcher, tossed a complete game three-hitter to lift Killingly to a 12-0 baseball win over Plainfield. Manzi struck out nine and walked none. Manzi...
Veteran Connecticut Sun team returns Thomas, Bonner, Jones, getting down to business fast
Mohegan — It was the second day of practice and Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White, baseball hat pulled down low, was using a clipboard to take notes on a team session taking place inside Mohegan Sun Arena. White, in her second season, calls herself a nerd. “I was prepping...
Spring notebook: NFA boys lacrosse stuns Woodstock with late goal
Week 5 of the spring season featured a number of highlights and top performances. The Norwich Free Academy softball team earned impressive wins over Waterford and Glastonbury and gained some votes in this week's GameTimeCT Top 10 poll. The Norwich Free Academy boys volleyball team rolled to three sweeps, and...
Westerly, May 01 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Westerly. The Lincoln High School volleyball team will have a game with Westerly High School on May 01, 2024, 17:30:00 CST. The Lincoln High School volleyball team will have a game with Westerly High School on May 01, 2024, 16:15:00 CST.
Boys’ Lacrosse Wins a Big One at Home
The Old Saybrook boys’ lacrosse team hosted Cromwell on April 23 under the lights and won 18-1. Scoring for the Rams were senior captain Brayden Cody (five goals), junior Liam Roberts (four goals), senior captain Aiden D'Anna (two), junior Wes Percival (two), junior Brendan Cassella (two goals plus five assists), sophomore Brandon Hestor (one), senior Luke Webb (one), and senior Jacob DeAngelo (one).
Local college notes
• Eastern Connecticut State University junior Dan Driscoll (Waterford) is helping to anchor the pitching staff. He’s made 10 appearances, posting a 3-2 record with a 5.15 earned run average. He’s third in the Little East Conference in strikeouts with 60. The Warriors carry a 23-11 record into this week’s action.
Stonington’s George Crouse to be honored by CHSCA Hall of Fame
Stonington High School girls’ tennis coach George Crouse will be inducted into the Connecticut High School Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame on May 9 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Crouse, the former National High School Coach of the Year and the recipient of a prestigious Gold...
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