Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Gerry deSimas, Jr., is the editor and founder of The Collinsville Press. He is an award-winning writer and has been covering sports in Connecticut and New England for more than 40 years. He was inducted into the Connecticut Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2025 and the New England High School Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018.

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Cross Country
/ 15 years ago

Legacy doesn’t hamper Canton runners

CANTON, Sept. 9 — It’s been a magical time for the Canton High boys cross country team the past two seasons....

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 15 years ago

Girls volleyball joins program at CHS

CANTON, Sept. 9 — Canton High’s newest athletic program will make its official debut this fall when the Warriors field a...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Football
/ 15 years ago

New look Falcons have eyes on another Pequot Uncas championship

AVON, Sept. 8, 2011 – The Avon High football team won’t look the same this fall as it did a year...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 15 years ago

Girls soccer team expects to continue success

CANTON, Sept. 7 — The Canton High girls soccer team (9-7-3, 7-6-3 NCCC) lost just two seniors and one starter from...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 15 years ago

Young Warriors look to build foundation

CANTON, Sept. 7, 2011 – Building a football program isn’t easy. It takes effort during the season and in the off-season....

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 15 years ago

LeDuc wins duel at Lobster Loop race

CANTON, August 21 – Canton’s Mike LeDuc, an All-American sophomore runner from Connecticut College in New London, beat perennial Lobster Loop...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
College Baseball
/ 15 years ago

It’s not a shock. Southington wins third straight CCBL championship

SIMSBURY, Aug. 6, 2011 – They are called the Renegades but they could easily be known as the vagabonds. One of...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
College Baseball
/ 15 years ago

Shock prevail in pivotal game 3 to win CCBL title

SOUTHINGTON, Aug. 5 – Southington pitcher Matt Cole had a no-hitter for six innings and struck out four to lead the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
College Baseball
/ 15 years ago

Renegades win in eight to force game 3 in CCBL finals

SIMSBURY, August 4 – Tobacco Valley’s No. 9 hitter Jack Harvey of Farmington lined a two-out RBI single to right field...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Avon
/ 15 years ago

Fairfield tops Avon in state final

HADDAM, Aug. 2 – Fairfield American’s dynasty in Little League baseball continued Tuesday night. Not only did Fairfield American win its...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press