Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 17 years ago

  The greatest season continues

  Canton takes historic fourth at State Open, qualifies for New Englands MANCHESTER, Nov. 6 – The greatest season in Canton High’s...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Farmington Valley Football

  / 17 years ago

  Simsbury gives up yards but stays on track with victory

  SIMSBURY, Nov. 6 – The game had long been decided and there was under a minute left. Hall was driving on...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 17 years ago

  Falcons meet the challenge. Capture NCCC championship

  AVON, Nov. 2 – This year’s edition of the Avon High field hockey team was seldom satisfied. They were always looking...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 17 years ago

  Canton just falls short in run for Class SS championship

  LeDuc is first Canton runner to win a state title MANCHESTER, Oct. 31 – The expectations for the Canton High boys...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Cross Country

  / 17 years ago

  Smith rallies to win Class MM championship

  MANCHESTER, Oct. 31, 2010 – Avon’s Claire Smith didn’t lose a single NCCC cross country meet in two years, capturing the...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Football

  / 17 years ago

  Another curse retired by Trojans; Beat Southington for first time since 1971

  SOUTHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2009 – It was appropriate that the Simsbury High football team pulled another skeleton from their closet the...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 17 years ago

  Time to order the banner

  In dominating fashion, Canton boys win 1st title WINDSOR LOCKS, Oct. 23 – A few hours before last Friday’s NCCC championship...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Cross Country

  / 17 years ago

  Avon girls earn a share of the NCCC championship

  Avon’s Smith wins 2nd straight NCCC championship WINDSOR LOCKS, Oct. 23, 2009 — Don’t tell Avon High girls cross country coach...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Football

  / 17 years ago

  Hurricanes’ one-two punch is too much for Simsbury

  SIMSBURY, Oct. 23, 2009 – New Britain High quarterback Rafal Garcarz softened up the undefeated Simsbury High football team Friday night...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Football

  / 17 years ago

  Undefeated Simsbury marches past Berlin

  SIMSBURY, Oct. 16, 2009 – Using its veer option offense, the Simsbury High football team erased an early seven-point deficit to...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press