The state finals picks (read and weep)
Here is how the Red Zone guys, at the end of a long season, think this weekend will go at Rentschler Field:
View ArticleAnsonia football: Why so successful?
Kyle Brennan searched high and wide this week for an answer to a question that has puzzled state high school sports fans for decades: how can Ansonia football always be so good, given the size of the...
View ArticleBreaking it down: Title game facts
Here is all the essential information you will need to enjoy the Class S state championship football game Saturday morning: North Branford (12-0) vs. Ansonia (13-0) When: Saturday, 10:35 a.m. Where:...
View ArticleLIVE state final updates
You can follow the action from Saturday’s state playoff school football right here, with the latest information from the sidelines (refresh page for latest updates): 2nd quarter 9:50: AHS 14-6, Newsome...
View ArticleAnsonia state title victory: VIDEO highlights
The Ansonia Chargers won their record 18th state championship on Saturday, beating North Branford, 59-26. Here are some of the game highlights: Pregame Defense TD for Chargers Andrew Matos scores...
View ArticleVIDEO REPORT: Ansonia wins state title no. 18
Ansonia won its 18th state championship. Here is your Red Zone video report:
View ArticleState finals weekend: What we saw
By Kyle Brennan EAST HARTFORD — Xavier senior quarterback Tim Boyle inched his way off the home sideline at Rentschler Field, state championship trophy in tow. It was the third time in the future...
View ArticleAnsonia’s unrivaled record
No school has won as many football state titles as Ansonia. Here is a recap of their championship seasons:
View ArticleSanta Kyle says: ho-ho-ho (his Top stories of 2012)
By Kyle Brennan I like to get my Christmas shopping done late. (Not that I have much to do, anyway. This guy has no ball and chain to lug around for the holidays.) So these Twelve Days of Christmas...
View ArticleSanta Kyle says: More of his Top 10 …
By Kyle Brennan Here is more of Santa Kyle’s Top 10 football stories from the 2012 season: 7. Naugatuck Valley League in the news—a lot No high school conference in Connecticut made more off-the-field...
View ArticlePlayoff breakdown
It’s a long way between the heat and humidity of today and the cold weather of Central Connecticut State University and the 2013 high school football championships (Dec. 13-14). But to look ahead, here...
View ArticleHere we go again … it’s football season
By Kyle Brennan It’s getting to be that time, we reckon. The first high school football games of the 2013 season — one with a schedule being heralded by some as the best in recent memory — are less...
View Article2-a-days: Naugatuck
Here is a preseason look at the Naugatuck Greyhounds: Coach: Craig Bruno (first season) (picture above) … Click here for a story on the new Naugatuck coach Division: Naugatuck Valley League Copper...
View Article2-a-days: Holy Cross
Here is a preseason look at the Holy Cross Crusaders: Coach: Mike Giampetruzzi (fifth season, 33-12) Division: Naugatuck Valley League Copper 2012 Results: 6-4 overall, 5-4 NVL, 4-2 NVL Copper...
View Article2-a-days: Gilbert
Here is a preseason look at the Gilbert/Northwestern Yellowjackets Coach: Scott Salius (sixth season, 35-18) Division: Pequot Conference West 2012 Results: 7-3 overall, 7-3 Pequot Uncas Overview:...
View Article2-a-days: Cheshire
Here is a preseason look at the Cheshire Rams: Coach: Don Drust (second season, 6-4) Division: Southern Connecticut Conference Division I East 2012 Results: 6-4 overall, 6-3 SCC, 2-2 SCC DI East...
View Article2-a-days: Pomperaug
Here is a preseason look at the Pomperaug Panthers: Coach: David Roach (third season, 12-8) Division: Southern Connecticut Conference Division I East 2012 Results: 4-6 overall, 4-6 SWC, 1-2 SWC...
View Article2-a-days: Nonnewaug
Here is a preseason look at the Nonnewaug Chiefs: Coach: John Oko (third year, 2-18) Division: Pequot Conference West 2012 Results: 2-8 overall, 2-8 Pequot Sassacus Overview: A young Nonnewaug squad...
View Article2-a-days: Seymour
Here is a preseason look at the Seymour Wildcats: Coach: Tom Lennon (fifth season, 11-29) Division: Naugatuck Valley League Brass 2012 Results: 5-5 overall, 4-5 NVL, 2-4 NVL Brass Overview: Seymour has...
View Article2-a-days: Oxford
Here is a preseason look at the Oxford Wolverines: Coach: Joe Stochmal (sixth season, 21-30) Division: South-West Conference Patriot 2012 Results: 8-2 overall, 8-2 SWC, 2-1 SWC Patriot Overview: In the...
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