http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from The Sports Department. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:37:46 EDT Thu, 17 May 2012 02:37:46 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Sports Department http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/cabral-three-peats-at-heptagonals/820217?source=rss Donn Cabral, a 2009 graduate of Glastonbury earned his three-peat at the Heptagonals (the Ivy League Championships) in the 10,000 meters and steeplechase while running for Princeton on May 5-6 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. He won the steeplechase in 8:43.59, finishing a little less than 16 seconds faster than John Gregorek of Columbia (9:00.06). On Sunday (May 6), he won the 10,000 in 29:32.92, a little less ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/cabral-three-peats-at-heptagonals/820217 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Reid L. Walmark, The Sports Department) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/somers-lacrosse-players-excel-at-next-level/820208?source=rss Brewster Knowlton, a 2008 graduate of Somers High School, is 6-3 with a 7.81 goals against average and .564 saver percentage as a senior goaltender at Western New England. Knowlton’s senior teammate, midfielder Nick Jez (Somers 2008), has seven goals and nine assists. Their high school teammate, Kevin MacFeat (Somers 2008) is a senior attackman/midfielder at AIC.Casey Bordeaux (Somers 2010) is a sophomore ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/somers-lacrosse-players-excel-at-next-level/820208 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:43:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/east-catholic-student-athlete-of-the-month-andrew-yoder/820103?source=rss ]]> Your full name: Andrew Yoder Do you have a nickname: Yoder Your grade in school: Senior Sport: Tennis Your Birthdate: Oct 24th, I am a twin with Ross Yoder. Background: I started playing tennis when I was four years old at Glastonbury Tennis Club and I played there until I was 12 and then I went to Manchester Racquet Club, where I still play. I’ve been on the Varsity team at East Catholic since freshman year. We ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/east-catholic-student-athlete-of-the-month-andrew-yoder/820103 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:51:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/south-windsor-high-school-student-athlete-of-the-month-robert-hunt/819583?source=rss ]]> Name: Robert Hunt Sport: Golf Nickname: Bobby Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist, Gettysburg College Book Award, USA Biology Olympiad Semi-Finalist GPA: 3.91 How do you prepare for a game?: I prepare for a match by getting to the course and practicing putting and chipping on the practice green. Expectations for the season/Thoughts on the season: This season, the team has a lot of potential, and has the ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/south-windsor-high-school-student-athlete-of-the-month-robert-hunt/819583 Sun, 13 May 2012 23:26:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/somers-high-school-student-athlete-of-the-month-heather-maclauchlan/819604?source=rss Sport: Lacrosse Nickname: Powerhouse Accomplishments: Cross Country:Coaches Award year 10, 12/Athlete of the Month October 2010/Captain year 12. Academic: Rensselaer Medalist 11/Scholar Athlete fall season of 9, 10, 11, 12/CIAC Female Scholar Athlete Class of 2012 for Somers GPA: 11.5 Other sports: Cross Country How do you prepare for a game: I listen to rap music to get me pumped as well as were my lucky great ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/somers-high-school-student-athlete-of-the-month-heather-maclauchlan/819604 Sat, 12 May 2012 08:09:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/tomahawks-off-to-strong-start-on-lacrosse-field/820321?source=rss ]]> In 10 games this season, only one opponent has been able to defeat the Glastonbury boys (9-1), who are riding a six-game winning streak. The only blemish was a 7-6 loss to Daniel Hand on April 17. They are ranked 10th in the state among 82 teams by laxpower.com. “Our defense and goalkeeping (Jon Kaplan) have been great,” coach Mark Landers said. Glastonbury and Simsbury each have the second best record in ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/tomahawks-off-to-strong-start-on-lacrosse-field/820321 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:27:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Reid L. Walmark, The Sports Department) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/glastonbury-high-schools-student-athlete-of-the-month-vincent-laudone/820086?source=rss ]]> Your full name: Vincent Laudone Do you have a nickname: Vinny Your grade in school: Senior Sport: Boy’s GHS Varsity Tennis Team. I’m co-captains with Bobby Snyder and Sam Julian. Your Birthdate: September 25, and I’m the 4th of four children. Background: I started playing tennis in 7th grade, and I did well and continued with it ever since. Freshman year I started on doubles and this year I'm playing No. 2 ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/glastonbury-high-schools-student-athlete-of-the-month-vincent-laudone/820086 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/remembering-charles-huggins-tennis-instructor-and-friend/819522?source=rss ]]> Publisher’s Note: The author of the article that follows – Tim Larew - is both a writer for The Sports Department as well as a lifelong Ellington resident. Tim worked with the late Charles Huggins as an instructor in the Recreation Department’s youth tennis programs during the past few years. When Mr. Huggins passed away last month, Tim asked if he could write something about his friend. We are running this story ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/remembering-charles-huggins-tennis-instructor-and-friend/819522 Wed, 09 May 2012 17:59:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Tim Larew, The Sports Department) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/tolland-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-geoff-desmarais/803278?source=rss ]]> Sport: Lacrosse Nickname: Geoff Accomplishments: Varsity player 2009 soccer state championship team, NCAA Soccer All Conference 2011, 2011 Connecticut Soccer Coaches’ Senior Bowl Participant, Four year Scholar athlete. GPA: 3.7 Other sports: Soccer; Tolland High School and Northeast United Premier How do you prepare for a game: Relax and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich Thoughts on the season: ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/tolland-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-geoff-desmarais/803278 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:53:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/rockville-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-jonathan-frank/803282?source=rss ]]> Sport: Swimming Nickname: “Jonny Rockville” Accomplishments Second Place finish at State M Finals in 100 Breaststroke Third Place Finish at High School State Open Championships in 100 Breaststroke (58.45 seconds) YMCA National Short Course and Long Course Team ( 2010, 2011 and 2012) Top 16 USA Swimming award in CT last 8 years in a row Consistent High Honor Roll CT C.O.L.T. award for excellence in Language ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/rockville-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-jonathan-frank/803282 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:15:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/former-tolland-standout-mindy-sharon-named-west-virginia-university-student-athlete-of-the-week/812535?source=rss ]]> Former Tolland student athlete Mindy Sharon was named a West Virginia University Athlete of the Week for the performance of her novice four crew at the Knecht Cup in New Jersey on the weekend of April 15th. The sophomore and her novice team of Bethany Anne Shapen, Enya Messermith , Kaitlyn Eason and coxswain Alexandra Basil finished sixth out of 47 crews in the Grand Final of the Knecht Cup after previously ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/former-tolland-standout-mindy-sharon-named-west-virginia-university-student-athlete-of-the-week/812535 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:37:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson ) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/south-windsor-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-jacqueline-kenefick/803279?source=rss ]]> Sport: Basketball Nickname: Jackie Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Honor Roll since freshman year, Link Crew, Lettered in 3 Varsity Sports, GPA: 3.3 Other sports: Swimming, Track and Field How do you prepare for a game: Afternoon nap, have a healthy snack, and then listen to music. Thoughts on the season: We improved our record as a team and made it to both the CCC and State Tournaments. ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/south-windsor-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-jacqueline-kenefick/803279 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:04:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/enfield-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-brianna-barry/803285?source=rss ]]> Sport: Tennis Nickname: Bri Accomplishments: Varsity letter for tennis my freshman year GPA: 12.6 Other sports: Dance Team How do you prepare for a game: I usually stretch and practice my serves before a game. Thoughts on the season: We have a fairly young team but there is a lot of potential. I believe that if we continue to work hard, we can have a very successful season. Favorite sports memory: ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/enfield-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-brianna-barry/803285 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:39:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/somers-high-school-aprils-student-athlete-of-the-month-jason-moustafa/804450?source=rss ]]> Sport: Lacrosse Accomplishments: All Conference Defensive Back (football), National Honors Society, 2012 Somers High male Scholar Athlete GPA: 11.5 Other sports: Football How do you prepare for a game: Throw around and shoot with friends before we start warming up. Thoughts on the season: We’ll have to work hard and earn every win, especially after losing so many seniors. Toughest team to play ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/somers-high-school-aprils-student-athlete-of-the-month-jason-moustafa/804450 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:25:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/fermi-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-akshay-gangakhedkar/804451?source=rss ]]> Sport: Tennis Nickname: AK Accomplishments: Athletic: I made states for tennis when I was a freshman. I also became the #1 player for my team when I was a Junior. Academic: I have earned High Honors or Honors for every quarter in high school. GPA: 3.5 Other sports: Basketball How do you prepare for a game: I usually just stretch and warm up for a couple minutes with my teammates. Sometimes I’ll even ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/fermi-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-akshay-gangakhedkar/804451 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:33:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/enfield-wrestling-club-is-hidden-gem/806212?source=rss ]]> Ralph Powers greets each of his students as they file into his gym on Shaker Road in Enfield. He asks each boy or girl about their grades and how things are going in general. Each one is enthusiastic to give their answer, regardless of what it might be. Northeast Elite Wrestling services 140 youth wrestlers from age five to college and teaches them “strong fundamental skills, repetition, and the will to win. ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/enfield-wrestling-club-is-hidden-gem/806212 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:10:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/rams-gardiner-named-to-all-ccc-east-wrestling-team/222963?source=rss ]]> The Rams, under first-year coach Paul Courtois, finished 1-21 in the dual-meet season. Zach Gardiner, the Rams’ 160-pound senior wrestler, was named All-CCC East. He missed most of January because of a concussion. The CCC East Championship meet was cancelled and no Rams advanced in the Class M championship meet. Rockville had two seniors on the team and was down to 10 wrestlers on the varsity roster by mid-seaso... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/rams-gardiner-named-to-all-ccc-east-wrestling-team/222963 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:26:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Reid Walmark, The Sports Department) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/south-windsor-notebook/222974?source=rss ]]> After finishing fourth in the CIAC State Open in 2010-11 and third in Class LL, the Bobcats knew they wouldn’t have as many elite wrestlers this winter. And although they didn’t place as high as a team in the championship meets, they did more than hold their own. South Windsor finished eighth in the State Open and fourth in Class LL. South Windsor’s three best wrestlers advanced far in both meets and among them ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/south-windsor-notebook/222974 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:43:00 EST storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Reid Walmark, The Sports Department) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/glastonbury-student-athlete-of-the-month-tyler-keane/222961?source=rss ]]> Sport: Wrestling Senior at Glastonbury High School. Co-captain of the GHS Wrestling Team, with his twin brother Cody Keane. Member of the GHS Varsity Tennis Team. Birthday: March 5. Oldest of four kids. I’ve been on the GHS wrestling team since Freshman year. I started wrestling in 3rd grade; my uncle got me into it. I wrestled for Hebron Coyotes in Elementary School and the Hebron town team. I moved to the ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/glastonbury-student-athlete-of-the-month-tyler-keane/222961 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:22:00 EST storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) News http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/bridge-takes-ccc-east-diving-title/222658?source=rss ]]> The Tolland boys swimming and diving team team, allied with E.O Smith had a very accomplished season. Representing Tolland at the CCC East Championship were seniors Colton Bridge, Darrin Melendy and Brendan Perra. Perra finished 2nd in the 100 Yard Freestyle and Melendy placed 2nd in the 100 yard backstroke, both of them earning All-Conference Honors. Bridge won the CCC East Diving Championship for the 2nd year ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/news/story/bridge-takes-ccc-east-diving-title/222658 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:16:00 EST storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Katy Sprout, The Sports Department) News