Sports
Jr. Canes Win 2nd in National Championships
Press Pool Story The 11U New Britain Jr. Canes won their way all the way to the National Championship game, and finished second in the national tournament. Family and the community celebrated and offered congratulations and expressions of pride, both in person and via social media. The Jr. Canes won their first round game December 5th […]
Jr. Canes to Play in National Championship Game
Press Pool Story The excitement continues to grow as the 11U Jr. Canes football team has won their way into the American Youth Football National Championship Game. The Jr. Canes won their game against the Maryland District Heights Chiefs 13-6. On Friday, December 9th at 9am, the Jr. Canes will play for the National Championship against the Wilmington […]
Jr. Hurricanes Win Game 1 in Championship Playoffs
Press Pool Story The 11U Jr. Canes football team won their first round game over Tyler Hurricanes of Texas 24-6. The game, on Monday, December 5th, was part of the playoffs of the American Youth Football (AYF) Championships. The Jr. Hurricanes team, with community support, traveled to the AYF Championships in Kissimmee, Florida to compete. On Wednesday, December […]
New Britain Powder Puffs Lose in Overtime to Southington
New Britain High School’s Powder Puff team lost 17-14 in overtime on Monday night against Southington High School. The game winning 20-yard field goal came from Southington’s Caroline Kemnitz. New Britain was led by a strong performance from quarterback Jamyra Irizarry, who was a pivotal factor in the Hurricanes two scoring drives. While all the […]
CT United FC Restarts Season with Back-to-School Drive
Connecticut United FC will be offering free admission to their game on Sunday September 4th to any fans who bring backpacks or other school supplies for those children in need. All proceeds of the drive will be donated to New Britain public schools. “We’re known to be a grassroots team and it starts by giving back […]
A Delicious Ode to a Connecticut Icon
By Geoffrey Elterich Staff Writer The Featherweight. The TKO. The Jab. These are some of the delicious salads and sandwiches you’ll find at Willie Pep’s Corner Café. The names, and the café itself, are an homage to the legendary Hall of Fame boxer Guglielmo Papaleo, better known as Willie Pep. April Miller, Pep’s step-daughter, is […]
Former Central Pitcher Brown Signs Professional Baseball Contract
By Robert Held Staff Writer Former Central Connecticut State University pitcher Casey Brown has signed a professional baseball contract with the Normal CornBelters of the mid-western Frontier League. The Frontier league is similar to the Atlantic League that the New Britain Bees play in as it serves as a launching pad to help its players work […]
Local Weatherman is Accomplished American Ninja Warrior
By Robert Held Staff Writer Joe Moravsky maybe familiar to some New Britain residents for his weather forecast on News 12 covering Fairfield and parts of New Haven counties. However, other residents of New Britain and Connecticut towns are starting to get to know Moravsky from his phenomenal performances on the NBC show American Ninja […]
Bees Still Win Despite Losing Outman to Pirates
By Robert Held Staff Writer Josh Outman was supposed to start for the New Britain Bees on Friday, against their in-state rivals the Bridgeport Bluefish. However, before the game, Outman was signed by the Pittsburg Pirates. The Bees have had a number of pitchers signed to Major League Baseball teams this season. Outman joins fellow […]
Six Bees Named to All-Star Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer Six members of the New Britain Bees were selected to the Liberty Division All –Star team for the Atlantic League, on July 13th. However, one of them is unlikely to play. Cole Johnson might not be able to play because he was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and will report […]