SPORTS
Baseball Wins Three Times, Boys’ Golf Splits the Week
The Hand baseball team traveled to East Haven on April 22 and won 17-5 in six innings. Vinny Benevento had four hits, while Nick Antonetti and Ben Kuja each had three hits. Paul Calandrelli and Nick Maynard both recorded two hits and three RBI, while Sam Markovitz and David Quoka had two hits each. Tai Nuzzi had three RBI. Payton Powell earned the win on the mound.
Battle of the Cats: Men’s tennis heads to NYC to face Columbia in the first round of NCAA Tournament
HAMDEN — Quinnipiac men’s tennis is headed to New York City to face No. 8 Columbia at the Lions’ home courts in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Bobcats — donning their MAAC Champions T-shirts — gathered in the Athletic Center Conference Room in the Recreation and Wellness Center Monday at 6 p.m. for the Selection Show. In a room full of pizzas and approximately 30 people, they found out their opponent.
Sophomore Sorrell Surging as Diverse and Dynamic Track Athlete for NB
Sophia Sorrell always had a curious and adventurous mind and body when it came to sports during her upbringing. Now, those personality traits have served her well in her quest to become one of the better all-around track and field athletes in the Shoreline Conference. The North Branford sophomore tried...
Acrobatics and tumbling claims two individual national championships
FAIRMONT, W. Va. — Acrobatics and tumbling isn’t an ordinary sport. It requires a level of tenacity and skill that not many have. It’s also swept under the table — wobbling rather than standing on two legs, dismissed and overlooked by college athletics since its inaugural 2010 season.
Tiny but Mighty Morgan Girls’ Track Making a Mark in the Shoreline
The Morgan girls’ outdoor track team may be small when it comes to numbers on the roster, but it’s their collective talent and drive to succeed that make them a very formidable contender within the Shoreline Conference. Head Coach Courtney Carroll, who also ran track and field at...
Softball Wins a Trio, Girls’ Tennis Wins Two
The Guilford golf team hosted Daniel Hand at Madison Country Club on April 17 and won 171-183. The Grizzlies were led by Andrew Beauton who scored a 39. Guilford girls’ tennis traveled to Career Magnet on April 23 and won 7-0. Kallie Kagan won by default at No. 1 singles. Julia Castonguay won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 2 singles, and Ava Scandone earned a 6-3, 6-1 victory in the third singles spot. Clara Arpie competed at No. 4 singles and won 6-0, 6-0.
Blanchard Speaks Loud and Clear as Catcher, Captain for NH Softball
Leaving the lines of communication wide and open often drives success within a group, or any sports team. For Izzy Blanchard, she is harnessing the value of utilizing the lanes of language to serve as the heart of the North Haven softball team behind home plate. The Nighthawks’ senior catcher...
2024 Travelers Championship media day kicks off
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The 2024 Travelers Championship media day kicked off Monday with warm, summer-like weather. Defending champion Keegan Bradley was among those who were in attendance at the news conference and Q & A session at TPC River Highlands. The tournament locked down a number of the world’s top-ranked golfers including number-one […]
Bike Riders Roll For 16th Rock To Rock
More than 600 cyclists took to the streets and trails Saturday for the 16th annual Rock to Rock event, which started in East Rock and ended with a “green fair” filled with food, folk music, and calls to environmental action. A total of 653 riders showed up...
Selmer Stretches Himself as Three-Season Athlete and Outfielder for H-K Baseball
Max Selmer has taken on additional athletic roles while stepping into the upperclassmen ranks at Haddam-Killingworth. Yet they have all been to bolster his various skill sets on and off the field for his one true pastime with the Cougars. The H-K junior outfielder has been playing baseball for as...
NB Girls’ Lax Flying High Towards Summit of Shoreline Conference
After sitting in the silver medal spot of the Shoreline Conference the past two springs, the North Branford girls’ lacrosse team is ready to rid itself of the runner-up sash. In the young campaign, the Thunderbirds have already displayed the dedication, temerity, and overall depth to go for the gold this postseason.
Grizzlies Coed Crew Locked In After Hot Start in the Water
As the weather is getting warmer and people are starting to take the tarps off their boats, the Guilford co-ed crew team is doing the same. As a squad rostered with plenty of motivated individuals this spring, the Grizzlies have their sights set on championship aspirations. Head Coach Matthew Wilson...
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