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RHAM knocks out Panthers
By MIKE LEWIS SOUTHBURY — Some say that defense wins championships, which is typically true in most sports. But it certain does in CIAC girls basketball tournament games. VIDEO: Watch highlights here...
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Bears’ bombs bounce Lyman
BY RICK WILSON THOMASTON — Let Lyman Memorial girls basketball coach Jeff Gaucher tell you about the Thomaston Bears. He brings more than a little out-of-the area perspective when it comes to playing...
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Holy Cross-Cromwell a battle of mirror images
Holy Cross girls basketball head coach Frank Lombardo yells out instructions to his players during their Class M quarterfinal game against East Hampton Monday at Holy Cross in Waterbury.Jim Shannon...
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Siders’ heroics not enough for Holy Cross
By RICK WILSON BERLIN — RaShana was so good. Good enough to steal Geno’s favorite line with a name change and throw a “We have RaShana and you don’t” out there. The problem is that it just wasn’t...
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In Thomaston, small stands tall
Charlotte Eberhardt speaks at CIAC luncheon Wednesday. (Steven Lewis/RA) By DENNIS BROWN SOUTHINGTON — When the Thomaston High girls basketball team tips off on championship Saturday, seniors Gabrielle...
View ArticleCHSCA girls all-star games are Monday night
The Connecticut High School Coaches Association girls all-star basketball festival is Monday night at North Branford High School. The Class S-M game begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Class L-LL at 7:30...
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No debate over Hoop Zone Players of the Year
[This post contains video, click to play] WATERBURY — It was a no-brainer. Two no-brainers actually. Picking the Hoop Zone players of the year each season is an impossibly difficult task, but the...
View ArticleVieira named Cheshire girls hoop coach
Michelle Vieira has been appointed the new Cheshire High girls basketball coach, the school announced Monday. She previously held the same position at Wethersfield High for the past six seasons. Last...
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Thomaston’s Carangelo commits to Division I St. Francis
By RICK WILSON THOMASTON — It wasn’t really a tough decision for Casey Carangelo. When someone gives you a chance to turn your dream into reality, you jump on it. Thomaston High’s 6-foot junior...
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Bears’ Sanson wins BL’s Marinko Award
BY RICK WILSON Thomaston High senior Morgan Sanson added one more honor to a star-studded career recently when she was selected as the recipient of the Berkshire League’s highest athletic honor, the...
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Jessica Kolakoski: She’d ‘run through a wall’ to win
BY MARK JAFFEE REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WOLCOTT — A swollen eye prompted by a flying elbow from an Ansonia player could have ended the night for Wolcott High’s Jessica Kolakoski. But Kolakoski proved her...
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Kennedy, Holy Cross reach NVL title game
BY RICK WILSON Don’t be surprised. Don’t think upset. It’s not exactly like Kennedy came out of nowhere. Kennedy’s Sarah Emmanuel-Norwood (24) celebrates with Lynadia Whiting (11) with seconds left in...
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VIDEO: Cross beats Kennedy for NVL crown
[This post contains video, click to play] WATERBURY, CT— -022416JS12- Holy Cross head coach Frank Lombardo celebrates with his team following their 61-56 win over Kennedy in the NVL Championship game...
View ArticleGirls basketball roundup for Feb. 24: Chase, Taft fall
HOLY CROSS 61, KENNEDY 56 Holy Cross (21-2): Meg Villano 0 0 0, Kaitlyn Grimshaw 0 0 0, Idalis Miranda 1 2 4, Meah Austin 1 0 2, RaShana Siders 6 9 22, Gabby Goldman 4 0 10, Aiyana Ward 5 3 13, Caitlin...
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Wilson: This time, it’s the Crusaders’ time
[This post contains video, click to play] By RICK WILSON WATERBURY — The pain of last season has been soothed. The rumors of this season have been put to rest. All in one special night’s work. The Holy...
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Girls basketball: Taft downs Miss Porter’s
Thomaston coach Bob McMahon THOMASTON 58, NONNEWAUG 39 Nonnewaug (20-3): Mary Bibbey 2 1 5, Jennie Wingard 2 0 4, Claire Scherf 0 0 0, Jen Charette 3 0 7, Courtney Carlson 5 7 17, Deanna Maurice 2 2 6,...
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11 years, more than 200 hoop games for Watertown family
By RICK WILSON It will be seem strange at Watertown High when the next school year rolls around and there is nary a Collier to be found. But it will be even stranger for Troy and Mary Beth Collier....
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Watertown sisters bonded by blood, basketball
Hannah Collier of Watertown By RICK WILSON WATERTOWN — There is much that separates Abby and Hannah Collier in the basketball world. They are different builds and their style of play is diverse. They...
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Crusaders’ arsenal too much for Weston
Holy Cross’ Caitlyn Cipriano looks for the basket against Weston’s Bridget Mahony, left, during their Class M matchup in Waterbury on Thursday. Cross would go onto win, 59- 44. Christopher Massa...
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RHAM knocks out Panthers
By MIKE LEWIS SOUTHBURY — Some say that defense wins championships, which is typically true in most sports. But it certain does in CIAC girls basketball tournament games. VIDEO: Watch highlights here...
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