Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Sacred Heart wears down Canton in quarterfinal battle

  WATERBURY – In a small, little gymnasium in downtown Waterbury, two small school girls basketball teams played with the tenacity of...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Ledyard ends Avon’s season in quarterfinals

  LEDYARD, March 13 – Avon hasn’t faced too many tall players and they certainly haven’t faced two taller players in one...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Another second half rally puts Avon into Class L quarterfinals

  AVON – For the second straight game, the Avon High boys basketball team found themselves trailing in the second half on...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Slow start dooms Canton in first round loss to SMSA in Class S

  CANTON – There were several signature moments this season for the Canton High boys basketball team. There was a one-point win...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  McKearney, Falcons rally to beat Bulkeley in Class L opener

  AVON – It didn’t look good for the Avon High boys basketball team early in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Girls Hockey

  / 13 years ago

  Simsbury girls keep pressure on from start to grab first state title

  NEW HAVEN, March 9, 2014 – The Simsbury High girls ice hockey team is no stranger to success. They’ve won more...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Emotional quarterfinal wins for Avon and Canton girls

  The Canton and Avon High girls basketball team advanced in the state tournament Friday with emotional victories for both teams. RHAM’s...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Girls Hockey

  / 13 years ago

  No. 2 Simsbury faces upstart Guilford for girls hockey state title Sunday at Yale

  SIMSBURY, March 8, 2014 – The Simsbury High girls ice hockey team will play upstart Guilford on Sunday at 1:30 p.m....

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Boys Basketball

  / 13 years ago

  In battle of wills, East Windsor takes NCCC Tourney title over Granby in OT

  SUFFIELD, March 6, 2014 – Two teams with chips on their shoulders and something to prove went toe to toe Thursday...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Canton, Avon girls win opening round state tournament games

  CANTON, March 4 – With a strong defensive effort in the first quarter and one of their best offensive performances of...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press