Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The North Branford boys’ tennis team has several standouts this season.
While the North Branford boys’ tennis team holds a record of 3-14, Coach Rick Geremia still has several standout performers, most notably the No. 1 doubles team of senior captains Ryan Dombrowski and Joe Parisi. The pair won all three of its matches last week to hold a 12-3 record in 2012. Dombrowski and Parisi notched the T-Birds’ only win against Cromwell on May 7, topping Eric Meadru and Hunter Coleman 6-2, 7-5. At No. 2 doubles, Randy Willis and John Opie fell 6-1, 6-1. In singles action, Scott Jackson took a 6-1, 6-2 loss at No. 1, Andrew Westwood fell 7-5, 6-1 at No. 2, Jack Caplan lost 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3, Dan Constantinedi dropped a 6-4, 6-3 match at No. 4 and Phil Maresca lost 6-1, 6-1 at No. 5. Old Saybrook (12-3) then edged North …
I'm thinking about all the great accomplishments by players and teams from our southwestern CT Patch towns.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from North Branford youth or recreational sports in featured on North Branford Patch? Here's how!] I'm thinking the Cheshire boys volleyball team realizes they're on the verge of doing something special. A year ago, they had a perfect season, going 22-0 in route to a state championship. Behind 6'10" senior Nate Howard, the Rams haven't lost this year, increasing their winning streak to a remarkable 34 straight games. I'm thinking that Shayna Delaney of Pomperaug is authoring one of the best seasons of any player in the history of girls lacrosse in Connecticut. She scored a total of 20 goals in her first two games and still hasn't been stopped. Delaney has ripped the back of the net an incredible 96…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The North Branford girls’ track team competes against Shoreline Conference foes.
The North Branford High School girls’ track team traveled to Haddam to compete in a tri-meet against Shoreline Conference teams from Haddam-Killingworth and Lyme-Old Lyme. The T-Birds lost to Haddam Killingworth 105-35 and beat Lyme Old Lyme 65-53. Several athletes notched first-place finishes against both teams. Jessica Wharton was tops in the shot put with a throw of 28-2 ½ and the javelin at 70-1. Co-Captain Jordan Miket not only won the high jump, but was also a member of the victorious 4x100 relay team with Natalie Baughan, Leah Martino and Katelyn Pantera, which ran a time of 54.2 “Natalie Baughan had an exceptional meet,” said Coach Floyd Parness as, in addition to being a member of the first-place 4x100 team, she also placed …
Area players go after the NCAA Lacrosse championship.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from North Branford youth or recreational sports in featured on North Branford Patch? Here's how!] The field of 16 has been reduced to eight teams after the first weekend of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament. Several athletes from our Fairfield and New Haven County Patch towns are playing key roles in pursuit of a championship. ROBERT ROTANZ (Westport) Rotanz went to Fairfield Prep before heading south to Duke. The senior midfielder scored three goals in Saturday's win over Syracuse in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Rotanz ranks third on the team with 36 goals and 43 total points. He was an All-ACC Academic selection after his junior year. MATT WHITE (Ridgefield) A two-time All-American …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Here's a look at what's ahead for the T-Birds this week.
The end of the spring season is on the horizon with just two weeks of regular-season games left to play. Here's a look at the upcoming week's contests. Date
Eyes of Connecticut are on Jonathan Quick as he tries to lead the LA Kings to the Stanley Cup.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from North Branford youth or recreational sports in featured on North Branford Patch? Here's how!] Jonathan Quick was born in Milford and played scholastically in Hamden and Avon, but the eyes of the entire state of Connecticut are now squarely focused on the 25-year old goalie of the Los Angeles Kings. Quick has led his team to the Western Conference finals and on the brink of playing for the Stanley Cup. "We are so proud so of Jonathan," said Bill Verneris, head coach of the Hamden High School hockey team. "I get so mad when the announcers talk about him being from Milford and Avon and don't mention us. We're really proud of him and helped steer his career in the right direction." Verneris took …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Matt Barnes of Bethel earns promotion with Red Sox and several other players from the area continue to make major gains in the minor leagues.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from North Branford youth or recreational sports in featured on North Branford Patch? Here's how!] Matt Barnes of Bethel appears to be on the fast track to Boston. The first-round pick of the Red Sox in last summer's MLB draft has earned a promotion to the team's Class A affiliate of the Carolina League. Barnes, who received a $1.5 million dollar signing bonus, made five starts for Greenville (S.C) in the South Atlantic League, going 2-0 with a 0.34 ERA. The right-handed pitcher out of UConn told the Boston Globe that he was elated with the promotion. “I was extremely happy and, obviously, it happened pretty quick, so I can’t complain about that,’’ said Barnes.“Everybody wants to move up as fast as …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
North Branford is one of eight towns receiving Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) awards for infrastructure improvement projects.
Over the past few months, the Town Council has discussed the development of the Swajchuk Property, which involves the relocation of Wall Field. Though the full plans for the property were presented to the Council, it was unclear how much would be accomplished in phase one of construction due to funding. The Council has said that the goal is to have sod in place by August, making the recent North Branford Little League Opening Day ceremonies most likely the last to be held at Wall Field on Route 80. The town just received a $350,000 boost in the form of a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) Grant that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced on May 8. North Branford is one of eight towns to receive funds (see below for other towns awarded…
Former NFL players from the area talk about Junior Seau's death and life after football.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from North Branford youth or recreational sports in featured on North Branford Patch? Here's how!] The death of Junior Seau, a former All-Pro linebacker who spent 20 years in the NFL, sent shockwaves through the football world, from Pop Warner leagues to the professional ranks. Seau appeared to be to too young, too wealthy and just too happy to take his own life. "It's sad and shocking," said Todd Philcox, a 1984 graduate of Norwalk High School who was a back-up quarterback in the NFL for three teams during a career that lasted five years. "I played with Junior for two months when I was in San Diego. He was a great leader and had an infectious personality. It's really sad what happened." What …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
After losing a match to HK, the North Branford boys’ tennis team beat East Hampton.
The North Branford boys’ tennis team split a pair of matches last week to hold a 3-10 record, first falling to Haddam-Killingworth 5-2 on May 2 and then beating East Hampton by the same score two days later. Against HK, North Branford got its wins in the doubles bracket as Ryan Dombrowski and Joe Parisi topped Sam Stoner and Pat Gorman 6-2, 6-1 at No. 1 and Manny Silva and John Opie took a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 2. The No. 1 and No. 2 singles matches were each close, but HK came out on top as Cameron Gesick beat Scott Jackson 7-6 (9-7), 6-0 and Zach Carmichael topped Andrew Westwood 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. HK also took wins at the No. 3 through 5 slots as Mario Caruro took a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jake Caplan, Nick Venuti beat Dan Constantinedi 6-0, 5-7 …
Janice Despotakis
8:13 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
What a completely fabulous write up about our kid's and their sports teams! more ›