SHS marching band places third at state competition
The Blue Knights marching band had an impressive performance at the States Championships in New Britain on Saturday, Oct 28. The Division 6 Open competition was the tightest of all the divisions, and...
View ArticleWeekly scoreboard for the Nov. 10 edition
These are the scores for games played between Monday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Nov. 5. For more in depth coverage, read us in print or on-line. Boys Cross Country CT State Open Friday, Nov. 5 182 runners...
View ArticleSouthington Sports Hall of Fame inducts the Class of 2017
Former Blue Knight football coach Jude Kelly, who still coaches Southington players at St. Paul Catholic High School, is greeted by emcee Mike Prairie, a former assistant coach, at the Southington...
View ArticleWeekly scoreboard for the Nov. 17 edition
These are the scores for games played between Monday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 12. For more in depth coverage, read us in print or on-line. Girls Volleyball Class LL Championship Second Round...
View ArticleBoys soccer falls to Glastonbury in 2nd round
Alexis Frausto takes a shot during a second round loss to Glastonbury. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington coach Dave Yanosy said that he was half-kidding when he talked with Glastonbury coach...
View ArticleField hockey falls to Newtown
Lauren Graef leads a Southington attack during a loss to Newtown in the first round. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Coming into the game, Southington coach Erin Luddy said that she didn’t know too much...
View ArticleGirl soccer scores first tourney win since 2008
Shannon Litchfield shrugs off a Hall defender during a first round home victory in the Class LL tournament. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Knight soccer team beat Hall for the third time this...
View ArticleGirls volleyball: On to the semifinals…
Erica Bruno attacks the net during a 3-1 victory over Trumbull at the Class LL quarterfinals. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington coach Rich Heitz stated that he wouldn’t have wanted to face any...
View ArticleSHS band finishes 5th at national competition
Photo by Maria Huff On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Blue Knights marching band rallied for 94.838 points at the US Bands Open National Championships at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. The Knights...
View Article2017 Powderpuff Preview – Nov. 22
The annual powderpuff football contest between New Britain High School and Southington High School will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Willow Brook Park in New Britain. The rivalry...
View ArticleWeekly scoreboard for the Nov. 24 edition
These are the scores for games played between Monday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 19. For more in depth coverage, read us in print or on-line. Swimming Class LL Finals Tuesday, Nov. 14 At Wesleyan...
View ArticleA big league visit from Romano
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sal Romano, back, visited a special group of baseball fans during a visit to Southington High School for the school’s spirit week festivities. The former Blue Knight visited...
View ArticleBlue Knights host college signings
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5 Southington High School student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers after graduation. From left, Kara Zazzaro, Molly Dobratz, Dylan...
View ArticleVolleyball eliminated in semis
Erica Bruno and Sarah Myrick attempt to block a Greenwich hitter during a 3-1 loss in the Class LL semifinals. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington fell one match short of making an appearance in...
View ArticleSwimmers surge into state open
Andie Nadeau dives into the Yale University pool at the CT state open during her leg of the 200 freestyle relay. BY BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Although they didn’t crack the top 10 at the Class LL...
View Article2018 Apple Valley Classic preview: Only the strong will survive
The Blue Knights will need a win on Thanksgiving to keep their playoff hopes alive. Both Southington and Cheshire are in the hunt for the final playoff berth in Class LL. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER...
View ArticleWeekly scoreboard for the Dec. 1 edition
These are the scores for games played between Monday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 26. For more in depth coverage, read us in print or on-line. Football 2017 Apple Valley Classic Southington 30, Cheshire...
View ArticleHurricanes get snuffed in powder puff: Southington earns program’s 4th shutout
Janette Wadolowski breaks through the Hurricane defense during a 20-0 victory on Nov. 23. (Photo by John Goralski) By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER In a seesaw series that has teetered back and forth for...
View ArticleEverybody wins with ‘Dig Pink’
Local volleyball teams rallied for the cure this fall with high school and middle school “Dig Pink” events that raised almost $2,500 for cancer research. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Kennedy Middle School and...
View ArticleGirls Indoor Track preview: One giant leap for womankind
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER They’re much older than they’ve been in the past. There’s more of them than there’s been in the past. They have a pair of senior athletes that have represented...
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