Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

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  AHL

  / 13 years ago

  When called, Avon’s Smith will be ready to contribute for Blackhawks

  Slowed by injuries this year, Avon right wing Ben Smith is ready to play in the Stanley Cup playoffs if and...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Avon boys attempt to toughen up in practice

  AVON, May 2 – Practice isn’t a casual event with the Avon High boys tennis team. For some players, it’s the...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Track: Avon girls remain unbeaten, await showdown with Granby (9-0)

  AVON – The Avon High girls track and field team remained undefeated Tuesday with two easy victories over East Granby, 111-27...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Canton is one win shy of earning a state tournament berth

  CANTON – Look at the bench when the Canton High baseball team is on the field. You won’t find many players...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Canton girls earn first win, continue to gain confidence

  The Canton High girls lacrosse team had been soundly defeated. The best team in the league, Avon, had dominated in a...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Healthy Avon girls lacrosse team handles Granby for 7th straight win; Avon boys still undefeated

  GRANBY, April 30 – There is no arguing the impact of three players on the Avon High girls lacrosse team. Playing...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Pro Soccer

  / 13 years ago

  McNeill playing pro soccer again in the U.S. with Breakers in Boston

  Avon native Kia McNeil is playing soccer in the U.S. again. McNeil, a two-time All-State soccer player at Avon High, is...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 13 years ago

  Graziano wins discus, Canton wins Small Division title at O’Grady Relays

  DANBURY, April 27 – Canton High senior Matt Graziano won in the discus with a throw of 173 feet, four inches...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• AHL

  / 13 years ago

  Avon’s Ben Smith scores a goal in Chicago’s regular season finale

  ST. LOUIS, April 27 – Avon native Ben Smith played in his first NHL game of the season Saturday night for...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Early in the season, Avon 9 is off to a strong start

  AVON – The Avon High baseball team has gotten off to a good start in search of a piece of its...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press