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

Football
/ 17 years ago

Falcons make a statement in win over Greyhounds

Kelly wins 200th career game BRISTOL, Oct. 9, 2009 – For 22 seasons, Jude Kelly has been roaming the sidelines as...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
News
/ 17 years ago

Five inducted into Canton Wall of Fame

Sharing their talents, gifts CANTON, Oct. 7, 2009 – Another five graduates from Canton High joined 41 classmates in the Canton...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Avon
/ 17 years ago

Canton runners finally get past Avon

AVON, Sept. 27 – Over the last four years, the Avon High boys cross country team has tormented Canton. A year...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Football
/ 17 years ago

Gilbert spoils return to campus for Warriors

CANTON, Sept. 19, 2009 – The ole Canton High campus was buzzing Saturday. On the lower field near Mills Pond, the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Avon
/ 17 years ago

Fall campaign underway for Avon High

AVON, Sept. 19 – Last fall, Avon High’s field hockey and girls soccer teams earned shares of NCCC championships while the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 17 years ago

Soccer teams win openers, struggle in game 2

CANTON, Sept. 19 — Ryan Gallagher had two goals to lead the Canton boys soccer team to a 5-1 win over...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 17 years ago

Two close games, two close defeats on Opening Day

CANTON, Sept. 19, 2009 — The ole Canton High campus was buzzing Saturday. Canton’s field hockey team hosted Cheshire in its...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Avon
/ 17 years ago

Fall previews: Falcons expecting success this fall

AVON, Sept. 19 – Last fall, Avon High’s field hockey and girls soccer teams earned shares of NCCC championships while the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 17 years ago

Fall preview: Warriors looking for success

CANTON, Sept. 9, 2009 – With the dawn of a new campaign, the Canton High field hockey team is seeking to...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
Canton
/ 17 years ago

Canton sweep at Lobster Loop race

CANTON, Aug. 16 – In his last run before returning to school in less than 24 hours, Nate Bussiere became the...

By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press