AVON – Dozens of former Avon High lacrosse players, friends and family members are expected to attend the third annual “Play for Kurt” lacrosse game on Saturday, June 17 at Buckingham Field at 1 p.m. While the event began as the annual Avon High alumni lacrosse game, it has been modified to be a fundraiser for the… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Patriots honor Friends of Canton Football’s Kathy Wood with Myra Kraft Community MVP award
Each year, the New England Patriots and owner Robert Kraft donate $200,000 in the name of his late wife Myra to New England residents who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism. Twenty-six men and women were honored at Gillette Stadium last week during the Myra Kraft Community MVP awards… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Collinsville Press recognized with Excellence in Journalism awards
NEW HAVEN, May 25 — The Collinsville Press was recognized with three Excellence in Journalism awards from the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists at their annual awards banquet. More than 350 awards were presented to journalists across the state. Editor Gerry deSImas, Jr., received two first place awards in the sports column… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Migli benefit golf tournament raises $20,000 for Avon High athletic program
AVON – The 24th annual Richard Migli benefit golf tournament at the Golf Club of Avon was a tremendous success. Sponsored by the Avon High Booster Club and the family of the late Richard Migli, the tournament raised $20,000. The funds will be put to good use funding resources and programs for Avon High athletes and… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Robaczynski, Jones each win Avon Road Race for fourth time
AVON, May 21 – Avon’s Marc Robaczynski and Marisa Jones are establishing a tradition at the Avon Road Race. Both runners won the 3.1-mile race for the fourth time Sunday morning with Robaczynski winning by 44 seconds and Jones winning by 4:52. More than 250 runners completed the 13th annual race that begins and ends at… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Avon baseball team share their love of the game with their classmates
AVON, May 21 – For the past four years, members of the Avon High basketball program have played contests with fellow students who are physical or intellectually challenged. It started with the boys basketball team and grew to include the girls basketball squad as well. On Sunday, members of the Avon High baseball team hosted… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Friends, family come together to remember Ally and support each other
CANTON, May 7 – It’s been a little over a year since the passing of Allyson Doyle, a seventh grade student at Canton Middle School due to a tragic accident in her backyard. My heart aches for the Doyle family. Even a year later, the loss of Allyson brings tears to my eyes and I… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Deadline to register for annual Migli benefit golf tournament in Avon is Friday
AVON – The Avon High Booster Club will be hosting the 24th annual Richard Migli benefit golf tournament on Monday, May 15, at the Golf Club of Avon. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Avon student athletes by funding purchases of equipment, resources and two Dick Migli scholarships. Sports fans from the community are invited… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Granby’s Chase Skrubis honored with a Good Sport Award at Gold Key dinner
SOUTHINGTON, April 30 — For the 76th time on Sunday, the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance presented four Gold Keys to men who have excelled in athletics and have been inspirational leaders, coaches and teachers. Bloomfield’s Dwight Freeney, a 13-year NFL veteran who played in the Super Bowl in February with the Atlanta Falcons, long-time Farmington High… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Simsbury’s Deitz to receive National High School Spirit of Sport award
Danny Deitz, the Simsbury High senior who caught a touchdown pass a little over a year after getting a heart transplant, has been selected as the 2017 Section 1 recipient of the “National High School Spirit of Sport Award” by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The National High School Spirit of Sport… Continue Reading… Continue Reading