Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Middletown edges out Avon for final playoff spot in Class L

  The Avon High football team needed helped to make the CIAC Class L playoffs Thursday morning. The Falcons (8-2) needed five...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 11 years ago

  Undefeated Granby tunes up for playoffs with shutout win over Canton

  GRANBY, Nov. 25 – It was the annual Thanksgiving rivalry game between Canton and Granby for the old milk jug. But...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Avon needs help in five games to remain alive in playoff hunt

  With No. 4 Windsor’s 48-7 win over Middletown Wednesday night, the Avon High football team is still alive in the hunt for...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Avon runs over Simsbury to capture initial Valley Gridiron Classic, 55-26

  SIMSBURY, Nov. 24 – For about a quarter, there was tremendous energy in the air at Simsbury’s Holden Field. The young,...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press
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  Football

  / 11 years ago

  Valley teams prepare for Thanksgiving week clashes; Avon, Simsbury renew rivalry; Granby looks to get sharp

  The final week of the high school football season begins Tuesday and finishes with the annual Thanksgiving Day morning contests. All...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Avon needs to beat Simsbury, get some help to remain in Class L playoff hunt

  AVON – The Avon High football team earned another 10 points in its quest to earn a Class L playoff berth...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Canton

  / 11 years ago

  O’Briley Turkey Trot set go Thanksgiving morning in Collinsville

  CANTON, Nov. 22 – The fourth annual O’Briley 5K Turkey Trot and one-mile kids fun run is set to be held...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Laszewski signs letter of intent to play basketball at Wisconsin

  AVON — Earlier this month, Avon senior Abby Laszewski signed her letter of intent to play basketball at the University of...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Keenan, Falcon defense beat Wethersfield to win Class L state championship

  MIDDLETOWN, Nov. 21 – Avon senior striker Jack Keenan has been making a difference all season long. After he was moved...

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 11 years ago

  Berlin’s last-second emotional win over New Britain does benefit Avon

  NEW BRITAIN, Nov. 20 – They were the talk of the town and the state’s high school football community all week....

  By Gerry deSimas Jr., Collinsville Press