The shot clock has arrived for scholastic basketball in Connecticut
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – When the scholastic basketball season finally gets underway in less than a week, a couple strange devices will be looming on the walls in every…
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More on scholastic shot clocks landing in Bristol and the reason why they’re here to stay
By Michael Letendre The shot clock conversation turns into reality this week on the scholastic level as the devices will be put into use at both the Charles C. Marsh…
Fall scholastic campaign comes to an end on Saturday as six championships were crowned in football
By Michael Letendre The scholastic football championships have been completed and on Saturday, it was a big day for the 12 remaining squads in the state – vying for six…
CIAC Football Championships to commence this weekend
By Michael Letendre The 2023 CIAC football playoffs has seen a little bit of everything this year. And out of the six classes, only one of those divisions ended up…
Bristol Eastern football captures 6-4 season, making best finish since 2014
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Despite its ending against Bristol Central on Thanksgiving, the Bristol Eastern football team put together its best campaign in nearly a decade. The Lancers finished…
Seniors rule when it comes to Thanksgiving Day football in Bristol
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – One of the coolest elements of the Thanksgiving Day Football clash are all the seniors that are recognized at the game. From the players, cheerleaders…
Bristol Eastern football standout Adam Zavecz puts together All-State caliber season in 2023
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Name a better linebacker around than Bristol Eastern senior Adam Zavecz? I’m waiting… The 6-foot, 200 pound halfback/linebacker/running back/fullback was Mr. Everything for the Lancers…
Bristol Central football pulls out .500 season off four game winning streak to complete the year
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – The Bristol Central football program ended the year at .500 – a tremendous finish by the program over a very tough start. Overall, Central’s 5-5…
Adam Peters, Bunty Ray Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League resumes rival long-time greats
By Michael Letendre NEWINGTON – When Bristol’s Adam Peters and Bunty Ray were inducted into the Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League Hall of Fame on November 18 (Class of 2023),…
Bunty Ray, former Merchant’s player-manager, earns spot in Twilight League Hall of Fame
By Michael Letendre NEWINGTON – The start of the 21st century in Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League play was owned by the Bristol Merchants. After a trying first season, Bunty…