Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Hoop teams that beat Avon go far

  UNCASVILLE, Conn., March 21  – The two teams that eliminated the Avon High boys and girls basketball teams each won a...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Culkin has pair of top 10 finishes at Class M meet

  NEW HAVEN, March 18 — Ten Avon swimmers, including a pair of girls, qualified for the Class M finals Wednesday at...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 12 years ago

  Never quitting. Canton rallies from 15-point deficit and nearly beats Kolbe before falling in OT

  WATERBURY, March 16 – There won’t be a banner on the wall this signifying what the Canton High boys basketball team...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Avon can’t catch Hillhouse in semifinals

  MIDDLETOWN, March 16 – Lindsay Horbatuck had 25 points and Sam Riccio had 10 of her 13 points in the fourth...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Ten Avon swimmers qualify for Class M finals

  NEW HAVEN, March 14  – Three relay teams and 10 Avon swimmers qualified to swim in Tuesday’s Class M finals at...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 12 years ago

  Canton’s season ended by Wamogo in quarterfinals

  CANTON, March 14 – For the Canton High girls basketball, the novelty of winning has worn off a bit. The Warriors...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Secrets revealed: Strong season for Avon High swim team

  AVON, March 14 – They may be the best-kept athletic secret in Avon. The students at Avon High know about the...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Boys Basketball

  / 12 years ago

  Defensive pressure helps Canton erase 17-point deficit, win in OT

  CANTON, March 12, 2009 – Facing elimination, the Canton High boys basketball team dug in their heels and played some defense...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Avon tops Kennedy to earn spot in Class L semifinal

  PLAINVILLE, March 12 – Playing without Jenni Marcus (mononucleosis), the undefeated Falcons (26-0) turned to their defense to shut down No....

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 12 years ago

  Deficit is too large for Avon boys to overcome

  AVON, March 10 — This time, the hole was too deep and the comeback was too little, too late. No. 25...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press