Rice Memorial, the No. 1 seed in the Division 1 tournament, entered the championship game against Burr and Burton with some nerves – and found itself down at halftime. The break proved to be a good time to collect themselves, however, as the team fought back to win the game, 8-7, and finish the … [Read more...]
CIAC BOYS: Weston completes its turnaround with Class M title
Weston High School finished the 2025 season with a record of 9-10. The program went through a remarkable turnaround in 2026, however, finishing 19-3, and capping its season with a thrilling, come-from-behind victory over New Fairfield, 11-10, in the CIAC Class M championship game. Two of the team’s … [Read more...]
CIAC GIRLS: Darien, Simsbury, Daniel Hand, Somers earn titles
Throughout the season, Somers High School coach George Colton talked with his players about reaching the state championship game. As the season progressed, it became more and more of a reality, which only motivated them more. For the first time in program history, the Spartans won the state … [Read more...]
How Holderness leaned on its past to create a perfect present
When Justin Simon was in high school, his coach, Bob Low, had a motto for his teams: “You lead. We’ll follow.” It was directed to the senior class every year, relying on those players to develop the culture of the program for the year. It’s something Simon has carried with him ever since, leading to … [Read more...]
How champion Pingree’s growth in NESLL this season mirrors league’s
If Pingree coach Kevin Tersolo had one word to describe his team this season, it was resilient. The Highlanders lost their first game of the season. They also endured a stretch from the end of April through mid-May when they lost three games in a row and four out of five, results that put them at … [Read more...]
Watch list: 11 women who can impact the NCAA Div. 3 tourney
As the field in the NCAA Division 3 tournament shrinks, so too does the number of active players. There’s always room, however, for players to step up in big moments and create long-lasting memories. Of the 16 teams remaining in the NCAAs, 11 have at least one player from New England playing key … [Read more...]
