http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest school sports stories from The Sports Department. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:07:47 EDT Thu, 17 May 2012 03:07:47 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Sports Department http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/all-tsd-winter-sports-teams-2011-2012-girls-basketball/824970?source=rss ]]> The ALL-TSD teams are comprised of top players from the nine towns and 10 schools that are within the Sports Department's circulation area. Players are nominated and voted upon by the area coaches. TSD All-Area Boys Basketball Team 2011-2012 KristinSchatzlein, Tolland, SR. Kelly Conley, Ellington, SR. Courtney Latham, Glastonbury, JR. Liza Otto, Glastonbury, SR. Jess Olson, Tolland, SR. Diandra Derosa, ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/all-tsd-winter-sports-teams-2011-2012-girls-basketball/824970 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:37:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/all-tsd-winter-sports-2011-2012-boys-basketball/824669?source=rss ]]> The ALL-TSD teams are comprised of top players from the nine towns and 10 schools that are within the Sports Department's circulation area. Players are nominated and voted upon by the area coaches. All-TSD Boys Basketball Team 2011-2012 Trechone Preston, Enfield SR. Taylor Fortin, Tolland, JR. Jordan Butler, Glastonbury, JR. Hugh Lindo, Enfield, SR. Zack Rollins, Stafford, SR. Paul Lima, Enfield, JR. Kevin ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/all-tsd-winter-sports-2011-2012-boys-basketball/824669 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:24:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/ellington-girls-could-be-tournament-bound/819576?source=rss ]]> Ellington girls coach Tim Bosworth anticipated this spring to be more of a transition year after losing eight seniors from the 2011 team that went 5-10. With a record of 4-3, reaching the Class S state tournament is not out of the question for the Knights. “I was worried whether we could win as many games as we won last year,” Bosworth said. “The seniors are providing the leadership that we need to have a winning ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/ellington-girls-could-be-tournament-bound/819576 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:21:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/somers-boys-not-missing-a-beat/820165?source=rss ]]> Somers (8-2), 28th in the state in the laxpower.com boys’ rankings, is seeking its 10th NCCC title in the last 12 years. Somers, seeded first, was a Class S semifinalist a year ago and replaced 12 starters. The Spartans’ losses were by 5-4 to Granby and by 9-4 to Avon, both teams 9-1. For the 19th straight year, Somers has qualified for the CIAC state tournament. “We did not win a preseason scrimmage but the ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/somers-boys-not-missing-a-beat/820165 Mon, 14 May 2012 01:12:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Lacrosse http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/falcons-track-team-looking-strong/820324?source=rss ]]> The Fermi boys track team is having a great season, finding a balance between individual performances and team success overall. Sean Bridges has been shot putting better and better each meet, and he improved his personal best by over a foot recently. Anthony O’Connell has dominated jumping events, and teammates Steve Rabida-Smith, Garrett Guimond, Manny Colon, and Max Partyka have led the way on the track. The ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/falcons-track-team-looking-strong/820324 Sun, 13 May 2012 02:11:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Brendon Willis, The Sports Department) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/ellington-golf-dominating-on-the-links/820325?source=rss ]]> The Ellington golf team currently sits at 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the NCCC. Mike Thibodeau has been very consistent as the medalist in seven of eight matches. Jeff Bird has also stepped up this year, shooting a 35 in one match to lead the Knights. After already collecting a win over a tough Avon team, the Knights are looking forward to hosting Coventry at Ellington Ridge Country Club. While the golf team has ruled ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/ellington-golf-dominating-on-the-links/820325 Sat, 12 May 2012 02:26:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Brendon Willis, The Sports Department) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/rockville-seeking-perfection/819572?source=rss ]]> Frank Levick thought his first season at Rockville was pretty good. But he’s looking for more this year. The Rams were 17-3 in 2010, Levick’s first as head coach, but with a 13-0 record entering the weekend, Rockville is aiming for more. “The kids are playing well together; I can’t ask for anything else,” Levick said. “If one kid is down the other kids are right there to pick them up.” If that trend continues, ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/rockville-seeking-perfection/819572 Thu, 10 May 2012 22:15:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Nate Owen, The Sports Department) Softball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/somers-in-an-unfamiliar-spot/820166?source=rss ]]> It has been a different season for the Somers softball team. Five of its nine losses have been by three or fewer runs — something unfamiliar to the Spartans. “We’re not used to losing so many close games,” head coach Melanie Zamorski said. In the past, the Spartans relied on ace JoJo Meunier to provide the difference when it came down to the wire. But Meunier graduated last season and took her 0.87 career ERA to ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/somers-in-an-unfamiliar-spot/820166 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:21:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Nate Owen, The Sports Department) Softball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/thomas-cerrato-leading-raiders-charge/820323?source=rss ]]> It is only two runs that separate the Enfield Raiders from perfection. The 11-2 Raiders have so far met their goal of being a contender and are in a fierce fight with Ellington for the NCCC crown. Their two losses to Ellington and Fermi were each by one run. Enfield has performed impressively both on the mound and at the plate this season. Justin Thomas and John Cerrato have anchored a staff which has permitted ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/thomas-cerrato-leading-raiders-charge/820323 Wed, 09 May 2012 01:49:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson, The Sports Department) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/cards-red-sox-battle-into-extra-innings/820299?source=rss After a week of a rain and dreary temperatures, the forecast for Saturday, Cinco de Mayo, had parents and ball players alike itching to get out into the sun and heat to soak in a day of baseball. However, as New Englanders know all too well, just because the forecast says sun doesn’t always mean the sun will be seen. Yet despite the drizzle and chillier temperatures, the Red Sox and Cardinals of Tolland Little ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/cards-red-sox-battle-into-extra-innings/820299 Sat, 05 May 2012 18:32:17 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Mark A. Popovitch) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/yankees-flex-muscles-against-a-s/819757?source=rss In their first game of the season, the Yankees of Tolland Little League’s Majors Division put up enough runs (at times in bunches) and held off a couple of late rallies by the A’s to secure a 10-6 win at Lion’s Field on Saturday. Patrick Regan started on the mound for the Yankees and pitched three innings. He allowed one run on four hits, one walk, one hit batter, and struck out nine—all nine outs that Regan ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/yankees-flex-muscles-against-a-s/819757 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:17:07 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Mark A. Popovitch) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/mets-sox-put-on-clinic-in-opener/819754?source=rss Andrew Jaworski hit a walk-off homerun to break a 2-2 tie and beat the Mets, 4-2, in the first game of Tolland Little League’s 2012 regular season. Prior to his bottom of sixth heroics, Jaworski scored two of his team’s early runs to put the Sox up 2-0. Starter Clayton Keene held the Mets hitless through 3 innings, allowing only 1 walk to Jack Lester in the 2nd (whom Keene would eventually pick off) on 44 ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/mets-sox-put-on-clinic-in-opener/819754 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:15:45 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Mark A. Popovitch) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/rockvilles-jenny-mears-earns-more-honors/819430?source=rss ]]> Just a couple of months removed from being named one of the state winners of the Wendy's High School Heisman Trophy, Rockville High senior Jenny Mears learned on May 2 that she has been chosen as one of 25 winners of the 15th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of The Year" program. Mears was selected from a pool of more than 30,000 applicants. The award, known as a "SAMMY" is based on five criteria: academic ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/rockvilles-jenny-mears-earns-more-honors/819430 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:43:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/player-of-the-week-kaitlyn-lajoie-of-rockville-high-school/814505?source=rss ]]> Rockville softball pitcher Kaitlyn Lajoie was the winning pitcher in Rockville’s victories over Conard and Waterford last week. At Conard last Monday, Lajoie tossed a no-hitter in a 2-0 win, striking out 13. She struck out 15 in a 3-1 victory on Saturday afternoon versus Watertown while allowing just three hits. The Rams are undefeated with a record of 7-0. “I was on my game that day,” said Lajoie of her no-hitter... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/player-of-the-week-kaitlyn-lajoie-of-rockville-high-school/814505 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:01:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Danny Atkinson, TheSportsDept.com) Softball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/glastonbury-high-schools-student-athlete-of-the-month-lucas-finamore/806059?source=rss ]]> Do you have a nickname: NO Your grade in school: Senior Sport: GHS Varsity lacrosse - I’m a defensemen and I’m going to college to play both lacrosse and rugby. In rugby I play wing or second row. Your Birthdate: Feb 12th, and I’m the third of four kids. I’ve been playing Lacrosse for 12 years. I moved to Glastonbury in 6th grade and before that I played in Maryland. I played for the CT Cardinals through ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/glastonbury-high-schools-student-athlete-of-the-month-lucas-finamore/806059 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:48:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/glastonbury-high-schools-student-athlete-of-the-month-katelyn-wilchek/806086?source=rss ]]> Do you have a nickname: Kate Your grade in school: Senior Sport: Varsity Crew on the Pink Boat. Your Birthdate: August 3rd, and I’m youngest of two. Started rowing fresh year as a novice and I have been on the crew team both fall and spring crew except for sophomore year in the fall. I pushed myself really hard this spring to get on the A boat, I had been on the B boat previously. Crew is all I ever ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/glastonbury-high-schools-student-athlete-of-the-month-katelyn-wilchek/806086 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:30:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/east-windsor-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-marissa-simonelli/806384?source=rss ]]> Name: Marissa Simonelli Sport: Outdoor Track Nickname: Ris Accomplishments: First place for high jump at the Indoor 2012 NCCC meet GPA: 3.7 Other sports: Indoor Track How do you prepare for a meet: Put my headphones in! I always have a track playlist. Thoughts on the season: Outdoor looks really promising and Indoor had great success. The girls team placed the highest at NCCCs in the history of our program. Toughe... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/east-windsor-high-schools-april-student-athlete-of-the-month-marissa-simonelli/806384 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:29:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/strong-championship-meets-for-east-windsor-track/223062?source=rss ]]> ndoor Track The East Windsor Indoor Track teams led by coach Dan Ward capped off the season with some excellent performances at the both the NCCC and state meets this year. The NCCC meet went very well for the Panthers, producing excellent performances from both the girls and guys. On the guys side highlight performances included a 6th place performance by Tyler Gibbs in the 1000 meter run and a 4th place finish ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/strong-championship-meets-for-east-windsor-track/223062 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:50:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Matt LeBel, The Sports Department) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/ellington-track-strong-at-championships/223069?source=rss ]]> The Ellington High boys’ track team had a memorable end to a successful 2011-12 season, setting a number of team and individual records in the Class S Championship and State Open Championship Meets. On February 10th, the Knights made waves at the Class S State Championship Meet in New Haven as the 4 x 800 meter relay team of Alex Smith, Spencer LeBel, Dave Bergeron, and Neal Hulstein set a new school record of ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/ellington-track-strong-at-championships/223069 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:14:00 EST storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Tim Larew, The Sports Department) School Sports http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/basketball-notebook-glastonbury/223064?source=rss ]]> After suffering two heartbreaking losses to Manchester during the regular season, the Glastonbury girls basketball team exacted revenge in the CCC championship game with a 58-52 win in the championship game. The Tomahawks, seeded 10th in the CCC tournament defeated second seeded Weaver and third seeded Tolland in the first two rounds. Junior Courtney Latham was 10 for 12 from the line, while pulling down six ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/school/story/basketball-notebook-glastonbury/223064 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:56:00 EST storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Reid Walmark, The Sports Department) Basketball