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

Avon
/ 16 years ago

Falcons in college, 2009-10

The following Avon High graduates are participating on these respective collegiate athletic teams. Click on the links to learn more about...

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

Warriors in college, 2009-10

The following Canton High graduates are participating on these respective collegiate athletic teams. Click on the link to learn more about...

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

Winter 2009-10: Team and individual accomplishments

Canton High winter 2010 team and individual accomplishments Boys basketball Statistics — Max Preps Class S 1st round: Canton 73, Gilbert...

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

Winter 2009-10: Team and individual accomplishments

Avon High winter 2010 team and individual accomplishments Boys basketball Statistics: Max Preps Class L 1st round: Avon 67, Fairfield Warde...

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

Providing opportunities: After nearly 30 years, Phelps retires from wrestling

This story was first published at Canton Wrestling Online. CANTON, March 18, 2010 — It just seems like Canton High wrestling...

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

LeDuc breaks school record, takes 13th in New England

BOSTON, March 5 — Mike LeDuc shattered his own school record in the 3,200 meters on Friday at the 23rd New...

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

Team effort lifts Wamogo past Canton in thriller

LITCHFIELD, March 4 — Everyone had a hand in Wamogo’s thrilling 48-46 victory over Canton in the second round of the...

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

New single game scoring record for Benedetti

CANTON, March 1, 2010 — Canton’s junior All-State guard Sarah Benedetti set a new single-game scoring record by scoring 44 points...

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

Canton qualifies two individuals, relay team to compete at New Englands

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 20 — Canton’s indoor track team continues to break down barriers. Two individuals and one relay team qualified...

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

A family reunion for Canton High basketball program

CANTON, Feb. 20, 2010 – It was obvious early in last Friday’s alumni boys basketball game that many of the former...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press