Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories 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
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  UConn football

  / 13 years ago

  Explosive Maryland too much for the winless Huskies

  EAST HARTFORD – This was much different that the season opening game two weeks earlier. There was an energy at Rentschler...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Farmington Valley Football

  / 13 years ago

  Defense makes the big plays in Farmington’s win over Simsbury

  SIMSBURY – It took some time for the Farmington High defense to adjust to playing against Simsbury’s triple option veer offense....

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Canton beats Avon for first time, scoring on final play of the game

  AVON — This one was sweet. Very sweet, indeed. Nine times, Canton has challenged Avon on the football gridiron. And nine times,...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  UConn football

  / 13 years ago

  Undefeated Maryland looms as a big challenge for UConn football

  EAST HARTFORD, Sept. 12 – Perhaps the University of Connecticut football team is fortunate that former coach Randy Edsall is coming...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press