Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 14 years ago

  Weekend of ski jumping begins Saturday in Salisbury

  SALISBURY, Feb. 5  – You don’t have to travel too far to see Olympic-caliber competition in Connecticut. The 87th annual Eastern...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 14 years ago

  Big week for Avon boys includes key game at Granby on Friday

  It’s a big week for the Avon High boys basketball team with two challenging road games at Ellington on Tuesday and...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 14 years ago

  State triathlete to receive courage award from Alliance

  Karen Newman of Old Greenwich, who overcame breast cancer to become one of the world’s top age group triathletes, will receive...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Boys Basketball

  / 14 years ago

  Avon clamps down on Farmington, earns Taft Cup with 50-31 win

  FARMINGTON, Jan. 26 – In one week, the Avon High boys basketball has issued a pair of knockout blows to two...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 14 years ago

  Defense helps Canton girls win two of last three games

  WINSTED, Jan. 25 – The Canton High girls basketball team is beginning to see the results from their hard work. The...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 14 years ago

  Roundup: Defense carries Avon boys past Enfield and into first place

  ENFIELD, Jan. 24 – In the past three seasons, Enfield has been the top team in the NCCC. The Raiders have...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 14 years ago

  Avon girls win first NCCC indoor title, Canton boys finish second

  NEW HAVEN, Jan. 22 – It’s only been the last few years that runners in Canton, Avon and Granby have had...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 14 years ago

  Hearing held on possible diversion of water to UConn

  An estimated 100 people attended a public hearing Tuesday night in Farmington on a proposal by the MDC to supply water...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 14 years ago

  Weekend roundup: Indoor athletes prepare, tough losses for hoop teams

  NEW HAVEN, Jan. 19 – Only a few days away from the NCCC championship meet on Tuesday, several members of the...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 14 years ago

  Hearing Tuesday on possible sale of Farmington River water to UConn

  FARMINGTON — A public hearing on the University of Connecticut’s plans to purchase additional water for its campus will be held...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press