Sports
Jr. Canes Win 2nd in National Championships
Press Pool Story The 11U New Britain Jr. Canes won their way all the way to the National Championship game, and finished second in the national tournament. Family and the community celebrated and offered congratulations and expressions of pride, both in person and via social media. The Jr. Canes won their first round game December 5th […]
Jr. Canes to Play in National Championship Game
Press Pool Story The excitement continues to grow as the 11U Jr. Canes football team has won their way into the American Youth Football National Championship Game. The Jr. Canes won their game against the Maryland District Heights Chiefs 13-6. On Friday, December 9th at 9am, the Jr. Canes will play for the National Championship against the Wilmington […]
Jr. Hurricanes Win Game 1 in Championship Playoffs
Press Pool Story The 11U Jr. Canes football team won their first round game over Tyler Hurricanes of Texas 24-6. The game, on Monday, December 5th, was part of the playoffs of the American Youth Football (AYF) Championships. The Jr. Hurricanes team, with community support, traveled to the AYF Championships in Kissimmee, Florida to compete. On Wednesday, December […]
New Britain Powder Puffs Lose in Overtime to Southington
New Britain High School’s Powder Puff team lost 17-14 in overtime on Monday night against Southington High School. The game winning 20-yard field goal came from Southington’s Caroline Kemnitz. New Britain was led by a strong performance from quarterback Jamyra Irizarry, who was a pivotal factor in the Hurricanes two scoring drives. While all the […]
CT United FC Restarts Season with Back-to-School Drive
Connecticut United FC will be offering free admission to their game on Sunday September 4th to any fans who bring backpacks or other school supplies for those children in need. All proceeds of the drive will be donated to New Britain public schools. “We’re known to be a grassroots team and it starts by giving back […]
A Delicious Ode to a Connecticut Icon
By Geoffrey Elterich Staff Writer The Featherweight. The TKO. The Jab. These are some of the delicious salads and sandwiches you’ll find at Willie Pep’s Corner Café. The names, and the café itself, are an homage to the legendary Hall of Fame boxer Guglielmo Papaleo, better known as Willie Pep. April Miller, Pep’s step-daughter, is […]
Former Central Pitcher Brown Signs Professional Baseball Contract
By Robert Held Staff Writer Former Central Connecticut State University pitcher Casey Brown has signed a professional baseball contract with the Normal CornBelters of the mid-western Frontier League. The Frontier league is similar to the Atlantic League that the New Britain Bees play in as it serves as a launching pad to help its players work […]
Local Weatherman is Accomplished American Ninja Warrior
By Robert Held Staff Writer Joe Moravsky maybe familiar to some New Britain residents for his weather forecast on News 12 covering Fairfield and parts of New Haven counties. However, other residents of New Britain and Connecticut towns are starting to get to know Moravsky from his phenomenal performances on the NBC show American Ninja […]
Bees Still Win Despite Losing Outman to Pirates
By Robert Held Staff Writer Josh Outman was supposed to start for the New Britain Bees on Friday, against their in-state rivals the Bridgeport Bluefish. However, before the game, Outman was signed by the Pittsburg Pirates. The Bees have had a number of pitchers signed to Major League Baseball teams this season. Outman joins fellow […]
Six Bees Named to All-Star Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer Six members of the New Britain Bees were selected to the Liberty Division All –Star team for the Atlantic League, on July 13th. However, one of them is unlikely to play. Cole Johnson might not be able to play because he was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and will report […]
Bees Manager to Lead All-Star Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britain Bees manager Stan Cliburn will be managing in the Atlantic League All-Star game, but he will not be representing his current team. Last year, Cliburn managed the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the Freedom Division, and led his then team all the way to the Atlantic League Championship […]
CCSU Catcher Signed With Angels
By Robert Held Staff Writer Connor Fitzsimons may have finished his college baseball career at Central Connecticut State University, but he is not done playing baseball yet. Last weekend, Fitzsimons signed a contract with Los Angeles Angels. Fitzsimons will be playing on the rookie team the Arizona League Angels. The Arizona League Angels season runs through […]
Connecticut United Beats Stal Mielec
By Robert Held Staff Writer Connecticut FC was able to pull off a stunning victory over Stal Mielec, at their show game against the polish pro team. The match took place on Saturday at Veterans Stadium. The final score was 1-0, and lone goal came in at the 75th minute when Tiago Martins was finally […]
International Soccer Coming To New Britain
By Robert Held Staff Writer FKS Stal Mielec, a professional soccer team from Poland will be playing the Connecticut United Football Club on Saturday June 25th at Veterans Stadium as part of a Polish Festival featuring children’s activities and giveaways. Gates will open at 2pm and the game starts at 6pm. Tickets are $15 for […]
New Britain Bees Enter Losing Streak
By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees head into an important stretch of their season, starting with a three game road trip against the Long Island Ducks. However, the Bees road trip got off to a bad start when they lost to the Ducks last night by a score of 5-4. This puts […]
New Britain Bees Give Back to the Community
By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britain’s new baseball team the Bees have already started to give back to the community. The Bees recently announced that the team will be holding two baseball camps this summer for children. Taking place on July 9th and August 4th from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. participants will have a chance to […]
New Britain Bees Player Signed by Mets
By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees have had a third player signed away from them by a Major League Baseball team this season. Pitcher and Connecticut native Josh Zeid, has been signed by the New York Mets. “Zeid has been a great part of our rotation this season and a consummate professional […]
CCSU Baseball Season Ends with 2-0 Loss to Fairleigh Dickinson
By Robert Held Staff Writer Central Connecticut State University saw their baseball season come to an end Friday afternoon. The Blue Devils in Norwich at Dodd Stadium, during the Northeast Conference Tournament with a score of 2-0 to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. The game ended with a bit of controversy. In the bottom of the […]
CCSU Drops NEC Tournament Opener
By Robert Held Staff Writer The Central Connecticut State University, Baseball team lost their first game in the Northeast Conference Tournament. Despite being the visiting team, it felt like a home game for the Central Connecticut State University baseball team on Thursday. The game took place at Dodd Stadium, in Norwich, this was Central’s first game […]
CCSU Pitcher Named NEC Player of the Week
By Robert Held Staff Writer Casey Brown is a senior, starting pitcher, on Central Connecticut State University’s baseball team, and his final home start earned him a well deserved award. On Monday, Brown was named the Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Week, by the league office. Brown was recognized because he helped Central qualify for […]