Grizzlies a win-win for local football players

Written by John Kovach, Staff
Friday, 10 February 2012 14:00

Two years ago, the Southwest Connecticut Grizzlies were formed to give student-athletes a second chance.

They finished 2011 the top-ranked club football team in the nation.

Ansonia stops Seymour, closes in on tourney berth

Written by Ken Morse, Correspondent
Friday, 10 February 2012 14:00

The Ansonia Chargers moved to within one game of qualifying for the boys basketball state tournament when they pulled away and defeated Seymour High, 65-50 on Friday.

It was a back-and-forth affair until the final minute of play in the first half.

Chargers tip Wildcats

Written by Tom O'Reilly, Correspondent
Friday, 10 February 2012 13:53

Trailing by a game-high eight points late in the third quarter, the Ansonia High girls basketball team did not panic in its game against Naugatuck Valley League rival Seymour High on Friday night.

SCC wrestling moved

Written by Staff
Friday, 10 February 2012 13:52

Due to the inclement weather coming into the area, Saturday’s Southern Connecticut Conference Wrestling Championships will be moved to Sunday, Feb. 12 at Daniel Hand High School in Madison.

Ansonia stops Seymour, closes in on tourney berth

Written by Ken Morse, Correspondent
Thursday, 09 February 2012 13:33

The Ansonia Chargers moved to within one game of qualifying for the boys basketball state tournament when they pulled away and defeated Seymour High, 65-50 on Friday.

Foran clips Seymour

Written by Staff
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 14:14

The Seymour High boys swim team was edged out, 88-79, by visiting Foran of Milford on Saturday.

St. Augustine golf scramble

Written by Staff
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 14:20

Saint Augustine Church in Seymour will host its inaugural golf scramble on Sunday, May 6 at Woodhaven Country Club in Bethany. Rain date is May 20.

Derby wins four out of five matches at Law meet

Written by Kyra Palange, Correspondent
Friday, 03 February 2012 13:18

Coach Buster Jadach’s Derby wrestling team stormed into Jonathan Law last weekend, earning victories over New Fairfield, Stratford, Fitch (Groton), and Newington and dropping a heart-breaking 39-38 loss to Law (Milford).

The Raiders opened up the day with a hard-fought 44-35 victory over New Fairfield.

Lady Chargers outlast Sacred Heart

Written by Christian Meagher, Correspondent
Friday, 03 February 2012 13:16

After falling to the two best teams in the Naugatuck Valley League, the Ansonia High girls basketball team proved it was still among the league’s top teams with a grueling 49-45 win over visiting Sacred Heart of Waterbury on Friday night.

Junior tri-captain Melissa Tirella scored 24 points, keeping the Chargers (10-4) in the game early and powering a late rally for the victory.

Wildcats break out against Red Raiders (Updated)

Written by Mike Suppe, Assistant Sports Editor
Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:28

The Seymour High boys basketball team entered Monday night’s NVL tilt with visiting Derby High riding an eight-game losing streak.

In particular, the last two contests got completely away from the Wildcats, as they dropped a 105-36 decision to Crosby High on Jan. 27, on the heels of a 105-62 setback to Wilby on Jan. 24.