SPORTS
A long way from ‘Win-nipiac’
The lights go out at Hemenway Rink at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut. Beads of sweat drip onto frayed jerseys as players leave the ice. They emerge from the locker room with gear slung over their shoulders and walk out into a dimly lit parking lot. Engines hum and...
Pickle Spot Indoor Courts: Now Open in Orange!
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Alyssa Taglia, co-host of Connecticut’s Morning Buzz, brought exciting news to pickleball enthusiasts today as she introduced the latest addition to the state’s indoor sports scene. Pickle Spot Indoor Courts, a brand-new facility dedicated to pickleball, has just opened its doors in Orange, offering five full-size, cushioned courts for players of all skill levels. Live in the studio were Joann Scillia, the owner and founder of Pickle Spot, and Coach Thane Schweyer, eager to share insights into the facility’s offerings and future plans.
Quinnipiac Chronicle 2023-24 Sports Awards
Along with the final print issue of the 2023-24 year releasing this week, The Quinnipiac Chronicle sports staff gathered its collective picks for 10 annual awards, given to Quinnipiac athletes and coaches for noteworthy performance in their respective seasons. The awards are as follows: men’s most valuable player, women’s most...
Masuk boys volleyball improves to 6-2 with 3 set win
MONROE, CT — With six wins in eight matches it’s been a nice start to the season for the Masuk High boys volleyball team. “Especially with all the injuries,” Masuk Coach Hipolito Castro said. The Panthers had been without two outside hitters and most recently were without...
Pont Strong Displayed Herself as Dynamic Captain for Branford Cheer
One of the programs on the rise in the competitive cheerleading world in the Southern Connecticut Conference after this past winter was the Branford cheerleading team. A focal point of the Hornets’ upward trend has been the passion and dedication of Zu Zu Pont Strong for both the mat and her entire squad.
NH Softball Locked In and Loaded to Shoot for Title Gold
The North Haven softball team had a storybook season last spring with a regular season filled with perfection. And while that did not lead to any playoff hardware for the squad, the Nighthawks have shown their focus and determination on redemption by storming out of 2024’s starting gates. Under...
Westporter honored as ‘Unsung Hero’ by Special Olympics
WESTPORT — A Westport man who has been a volunteer coach, team organizer and manger for Special Olympics Connecticut athletes for more than 35 years has received the organization’s 2024 “Unsung Hero Award.”. Richard “Dick” Harris was presented with the award Monday at the annual awards ceremony...
Avery Karasinski: Balancing Varying Interests
North Haven High School (NHHS) senior Avery Karasinski has a diverse palette of interests and accomplishments. He is on his school’s varsity baseball team, has worked behind the scenes on numerous stage productions, and is also a junior pilot, a musician, and an honors student. Avery says his full...
BHS Softball Team 4-15 Heading Into Clash with North Marion; Seniors Honored Before Grafton Game
The Bridgeport High School softball team will take a record of 4-15 into today’s game against North Marion. The Indians lost a split doubleheader on Saturday, falling 5-1 to Doddridge County and 10-2 against Greenbrier West. Sadie Hamrick homered for BHS and finished 3-for-3 at the plate against Doddridge...
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