Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

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  UConn football

  / 13 years ago

  UConn’s bid to upset No. 15 Michigan falls short before record crowd

  EAST HARTFORD, Sept. 22, 2013 – Just how good is the University of Connecticut football team? For nearly three quarters, they...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Avon rebounds from opening day loss to throttle Lewis Mills

  BRISTOL – For the Avon High football team, its opening day loss to Canton stung deeply. The Warriors beat Avon for...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Football

  / 13 years ago

  Last minute field goal lifts Simsbury to win; Farmington easily beats RHAM

  SIMSBURY, Sept. 20, 2013 – Kyle Dougherty hit a 33-yard field goal with 49.5 seconds remaining as Simsbury erased a 13-point...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Athletes raise over $12,600 in Booster Club fund drive

  AVON – The Avon High Booster Club’s annual student fundraising event raised over $12,600 last weekend. Escorted by parent drivers, 179...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  With eyes on Stratton Brook, Avon runners sweep dual meets

  WINDSOR LOCKS – It was really a race among themselves. The Avon High girls cross country team, ranked No. 2 in...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  UConn football

  / 13 years ago

  Huskies get their shot at Michigan Saturday night at the Rent

  EAST HARTFORD – The opportunity awaits the University of Connecticut football team. Whether they can cash in their opportunity remains to...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Riding the wave, Canton field hockey ends long drought by beating Avon

  CANTON, Sept. 18 – The buzz and excitement is still making its way through the hallways at Canton High. The win...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Farmington Valley football: Week 2 previews

  The Canton High football team has a little more time to come back to earth after its thrilling 16-13 win over...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Canton High spikers learning about winning with historic wins

  CANTON – There was a sense of excitement in the gym. And plenty of smiles. After failing to win a single...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Six Canton High graduates to be recognized at Wall of Fame dinner

  CANTON — Six distinguished graduates of Canton High School will be recognized at the school’s annual Wall of Fame induction ceremony...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press