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

Canton
/ 15 years ago

Canton girls have a shot at NCCC in their hands

CANTON, Feb. 1 – It’s been tough to get the Canton High girls basketball team together this winter. Snow days and...

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

Roundup: Hoop team closes in on tournament bid

CANTON, Feb. 1 — With a 68-49 win over Bolton on Friday night, the the Canton High boys basketball team moved...

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

Canton runners win H-K Invitational for first time

CANTON, January 23 – The Canton High indoor track and field team continues to break down barriers. A year ago, the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Football
/ 16 years ago

2010 Pequot Conference football

Avon Football Online’s coverage of the 2010 football season included a page devoted to scores and information about the Pequot Football...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Football
/ 16 years ago

Canton is too big for co-op program with Wolcott Tech

CANTON, Dec. 16, 2010 – Canton and Wolcott Tech will not field a co-op football team next fall because Canton will...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Girls Basketball
/ 16 years ago

Avon girls pulls away from Granby in home opener

AVON, Dec. 14, 2010 – Senior Kiera Givens had a game-high 16 points and five steals, including a crucial jumper with...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Avon
/ 16 years ago

New nickname for ice hockey co-op team

Catch the Wave WINDSOR, Dec. 14 — Avon is part of a tri-op ice hockey team this winter with Windsor and...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 16 years ago

Canton, OWTS considering fielding co-op team

CANTON, Dec. 11 – Officials from Canton High and Wolcott Tech in Torrington are investigating the possibility of forming a co-op...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Football
/ 16 years ago

Canton, OWTS are considering fielding co-op team

CANTON, Dec. 11, 2010 – Officials from Canton High and Wolcott Tech in Torrington are investigating the possibility of forming a...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Football
/ 16 years ago

Class M semifinals: Hillhouse wears down pesky Yellowjackets

WATERBURY, Dec. 4, 2010 – For two quarters, the Gilbert/Northwestern Regional football team stood toe to toe with New Haven’s Hillhouse...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press