Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

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  Running

  / 10 years ago

  Hundreds race on Thanksgiving in Collinsville for fun and to help others

  CANTON, Nov. 24 – It began with a handful of people five years ago. Now, there are nearly 400 people coming...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 10 years ago

  With 3 TDs, Penney helps Simsbury hold off upset-minded Avon in season finale

  SIMSBURY, Nov. 22 – In the final game of the year, two high school football teams that have grown significantly throughout...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Football

  / 10 years ago

  Season concludes this week for six Valley teams on Thanksgiving week

  The high school football season comes to end this week for the six teams in the Farmington Valley. When the campaign...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Canton

  / 10 years ago

  For the second straight year, Canton to be awarded Michaels Achievement Cup

  CANTON — Canton High is one of 15 schools to be selected as a winner of the CIAC’s Michaels Achievement Cup...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 10 years ago

  Valley Regional/Old Lyme clinches playoff berth with big win over Canton

  CANTON, Nov. 12 – Valley Regional/Old Lyme unofficially clinched a CIAC playoff berth for the fifth time in seven years Saturday...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press
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  NHL

  / 10 years ago

  Avon’s Ben Smith is back with Maple Leafs for a second time

  Avon’s Ben Smith is back playing professional hockey on the East Coast. Smith, who began the season with the NHL’s Colorado...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 10 years ago

  Asberry helps Avon earn first victory in 27-6 victory over winless Plainville

  PLAINVILLE, Nov. 11 – It’s been a challenging year for the Avon High football team. The Falcons dropped the first eight...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 10 years ago

  Canton hurler Peter Myers signs to play baseball at University of Hartford

  SIMSBURY, Nov. 10 – Canton’s Peter Myers signed a national letter of intent on Thursday to play baseball with the University...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 10 years ago

  Avon spikers put away Jonathan Law to advance to Class L quarterfinal

  AVON, Nov. 10 – Avon High girls volleyball coach Curt Burns was trying to stay patient. The Falcons were two points...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 10 years ago

  Giancola signs letter of intent to play lacrosse at Vermont

  CANTON, Nov. 9 – Canton senior Grace Giancola, who has scored more lacrosse goals than any other player in school history,...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press