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UN THE HARTFOSD COUKANT: Sunday, A PLUb Honors for Monahan, McHugh Veteran coaches to be inducted into National Hall of Fame Scholastic notebook Pitching has H-K in good situation By MATT EAGAN Courant Staff Writer The mix was enough to make Haddam-Kiilingworth baseball coach Mark Brooke nervous. Weaver to induct eight into Hall The Weaver High School Athletic Council has selected its second group of inductees into the Weaver Hall of Fame, and they will be honored May 29 at 6:30 p.m. during a ceremony at the school. The Inductees (year of graduation in parentheses): Meyer Dlovich (1 926): one of Weaver's first football standouts. Don Harris Sr.

(1937): three-sport athlete football, basketball and track. Deniso Lewellyn (1983): volleyball, gymnastics and track standout. John Lobon (1968): Captain and All-State football player on the 1967 unbeaten team who went to Syracuse. Ben "Twirler" Phelps (1 930): football standout and longtime football referee. Gerald Slobin (1950): three-time individual tennis champion who played in three U.S.

Opens. Walter Tullis (1971): football and track standout who played for the Green Bay Packers. Bob "Bull" Yellin (1942): three-sport athlete. Ellovich, Phelps and Harris will be honored posthumously. The ceremony is open to the public.

More information on the Hall can be obtained by contacting Lou LaPenna at Weaver (860) The Cougars were returning plenty of pitching and had the po tential for a soua lineup, Dut Ren Rica and Rob Waz were gone from the middle of the defense. iBy BOHDAN KOLINSKY Courant Assistant Sports Editor Tom Monahan and Larry McHugh will be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame next month. Monahan, the longtime Bristol coach and athletic director, and McHugh, retired football coach at Xa-vier High in Middletown, are past presidents of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association and the NHSACA. Monahan, 78, who now lives in Southington, and McHugh, 57, who is president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, will be honored at the NHSACA's convention in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 26. The NHSACA Hall of Fame was established last year when the convention was held in Cromwell.

Connecticut's first inductee was the late Joe Fontana of Southington, who along with Monahan and several others were instrumental in forming the state coaches association. Monahan, who retired in 1979 af-tef more than 40 years in education, was'CHSCA president in 1959 and a longtime treasurer. He was NHSACA president in 1974 and was a member of the executive committee, and board of directors of that group. McHugh, who coached Xavier football to a 20-year record of 152-36-6, was president of the CHSCA in 1973 and the NHSACA in 1980. Both men have also received the NHSACA's Dwight Keith Award, the association's highest honor for "I expect The Greater Hartford Track Meet is May 17 at 10 a.m.; the site has been changed from Wethers-field to the Lindy J.

Remigino Track behind HPHS on Forest Street. Around the state Longtime Greenwich football coach Mike Ornato has retired after 25 seasons. His teams won 205 games and seven FCIAC and four Class LL titles. Ornato's replacement is Rich Albonizio, who coached Trinity Catholic since 1990 (39-34 record) and played for Ornato at Port Chester (N.Y.). Alboni-zio's 1993 Trinity team was 10-1 and won the Class title.

David LaPorte was named varsity girls soccer coach at Rockville, replacing Don Saya, who stepped down after four years. Greg DeVito will be the JV coach Members of the South Windsor football team will take part in the Walk-the-Dream fund-raiser today at 8:30 a.m. at Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester. Money collected by team members will be donated to the Justin Iriondo Fund and the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. Justin, 6, was paralyzed about a year ago.

After the walk-a-thon, the team will hold a calisthenics session in front of the CVS Pharmacy on Buckland Road. "It's a way for the kids to promote team unity and get more interest in the football program," said Peter DiPaolo, father of tri-captain Matt DiPaolo, who along with fellow captains Adam Ball and Steve Santangelo will lead the team on a run to the pavilion at Nevers Park, where parents, friends and classmates will gather. ed to do fair distinguished service, and Gold Keys from the Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance. HFT meet Saturday The Hartford Public Invitational Track Meet, which will be held Saturday for the 26th time, has undergone a name change: It will be known as the Hartford Federation of Teachers Invitational and will be staged at Trinity College in Hartford at 9 a.m. The seedings meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m.

at the Hartford Public library and meet director Lindy Remigino will accept hand-delivered entries. Also, Remigino said the sprint medley relay will be open to all states for boys and girls. Remigino said Saturday he has entries from 64 schools. "We usually get a lot of late arrivals," he said. Among the early entrants: 1996 long and triple jump champion Aaron Cooper of Plainfield; 100-meter champion Shauna Quinn and long jump champion Keyon Soley of Uniondale (N.Y.); high jump champion Joy Gaines of Bayshore (N.Y.).

Remigino also expects entries from 1996 double winner Shayla Wallace of Northwest Catholic-West Hartford (200 and 400) and 1996 State Open sprint champion LaTroy Oliver of Weaver-Hartford. "LaTroy is a good bet to dominate the sprints," Remigino said, "and Weaver's 4x100 relay should be provide strong competition for the New York teams." ly well, but at the same I was starting a lot of first-year players at key positions," Brookes said. "I wasn certain they were ready." GHTBL Hall of Fame Four Dlavers. a former manaaer and a sports writer will be inducted 1 to keep this pace. "Rob Waz at shortstop did a great job for us and held together what was a good defensive unit.

Joe Ferucd has replaced him and done a good job, but he needs time to break in." The defense hurt in a loss to North Branford Friday. Three unearned runs spoiled an 1 1 -strikeout performance by Prue as North Branford won, 4-3. It was also one of the few games in which the Cougars didn't hit. Brookes expected production from returning starters Matt Cabrai and Greg Annino, but Marchinkoski has raised his average from .240 ta" above .600. Brookes said Jon Todila-has also increased his "I'm looking to get a solid one; through nine just like everybody else," Brookes said.

"I really thinly we can get to the point where we have nine solid guys in the lineup? The fast start has H-K in the midV die of the race for the tournament. Morgan Clinton, North Branford, Valley Re gional, Old Lyme and Coginchaug. Durham are chasing four qualifying spots. 7J "The league is strong right now Brookes said. "There are four tpr; five teams that can beat each othej; at any time.

It just keeps coming, back to defense. We just need. to. play better if we are going to qualify for the Shoreline and if we are going to do anything in either tournament." Grochowski ailing Friends of Walt Grochowski, who was Wesleyan trainer 1947-83, are asking those who know him to write or drop by for a visit. Grochowski is in Hartford Hospital, Bliss Wing 7E, Room 34.

Reunion meeting Middletown's South End (5.13 Timers Association will meet Tuesday at noon at the Elks Club to plan a citywide reunion for teams and athletes from the 1930s, '40s and 50s. Those interested in attending the reunion are invited to the organizational meeting. The Coginchaug Soccer Club will hold registration, for fall in-house and travel teams today (6-8 p.m.) at Middlefield Community Center, May 10 (10 to 2 p.m.) at Durham Town Hall and May 17 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the, Middlefield Community Centex1; Fee is $25. Contact Bob Frances at (860) 349-3060.

into the Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball Leagues Hall of Fame Friday at Willie's Steak House in Manchester. Outfielder Tom Sho-pay, a former major leaguer with the Baltimore Orioles and Yankees, pitcher Gene Reilly, who had 25 victories in 32 decisions, pitcher Leo Bravakis, who had a 28-7 career record, and catcher Mike McDonald, a .334 lifetime hitter, are the player honorees. Former Bristol manager Joseph Lowery and Courant assistant sports editor Bohdan Kolinsky will also be inducted. Tickets ($30) are still available by contacting GHTBL Hall of Fame president Jack Repass (860) 568-4845. 1.

so far, everytning seems tine, h-K is off to an 8-2 start and has a pitching staff the goes four deep. The staff starts with Tom Prue and Mike Corona. Corona was 9-1 last season and is 4-0 this year. "Corona has done a super job," Brookes said. "He's a real enthusiastic kid who loves to pitch and the team responds well when he is on the mound." Corona's strength is throwing strikes in any situation.

He pitched in H-K's first four games. "We used him any time we needed a kid to come out and throw strikes," Brookes said. "He's got an incredible ability to throw strikes and he wants to throw a strike on every pitch. We actually teach him how to pitch and when to miss." Prue was 5-1 last season and is 2-1 so far. Brian Marchinkoski and Ryan Kish round out the staff.

"I think our pitching depth is a real strength," Brookes said. "Having four pitchers in a school this size is a luxury." Prue has served an even more vital function by replacing Rice at catcher. "For the last four years I never had to worry about anybody running on us, Brookes said. "Prue has done a good job keeping the running game down, which is important in high school, but he's one of our pitchers and we're still looking for someone to catch when he's on the mound." The Cougars had one of the strongest defensive teams in the Shore-fine last season, but so far they have been inconsistent. "I'm not crazy about the defense," Brookes said.

"We are going to have to get better if we are going The 14th annual Connecticut Association of Schools and Connecticut Intorscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Awards will honor 317 student-athletes from 165 schools today at 5 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club In Southington. The dinner Is sponsored by the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald's OwnerOperators Association. Each recipient must bo a graduating senior, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, have participated in a ClAC-sponsored varsity sport for at least two years, and demonstrated outstanding school and community citizenship. David Beckerman, chairman and CEO of Starter will be the keynote speaker.

Tickets will not be sold at the door. Poll watching NESN, the regional cable TV sports service, releases its weekly Top 10 spring sports polls on Wednesday nights, and state teams are included in all three polls: Baseball: 2. Cheshire; 5. East Hartford, 9. Maloney-Meriden.

Chelmsford (Mass.) is No. 1. Softball: 4. Southington; 7. Watertown; 10.

Norwich Free Academy. Bishop Fenwick of Pea-body, is No. 1. Boys lacrosse: 3. Darien, 5.

New Canaan; 8. Wilton. Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.) is No. 1 1 hi i College-bound Plainfield's Aaron Cooper will Looking at the week aheacj: attend UConn and participate in track. Cooper, the State Open long jump champion and runner-up in the triple jump, was a Courant Class All-State selection in football last season as a defensive back.

Seven members of a Amtonia: Jennifer Criscuolo, Jared Laviano O'Brien Tech (Ansonia): Rose Moretti, Michael Kut- niewski Avon: Lauren Hierl, Scott Gunn 0 Academy of the Holy Family (Baltic): Kristi Dawley Berlin: Dorothy Puzio, Wayne Prygoda Bethel: Ann Marie Perronne, Steven DeMoura BloomfMd: Serrita Hanlan; Jason Meadows Bolton: Jennifer Lewie, Daniel Roscoe Branford: Anne Agonis, Christopher Clark Basslck (Bridgeport): Henrietta Williams, Duong Phu Nguyen a Bridgeport Central: Kimberly Pettway, Michael Garcia Warren Harding (Bridgeport): Miguel Colon Kolbe-Cathedral (Bridgeport): Jacqueline Sanz, Javier Ortiz -a Bristol Central: Maria DiMatteo, Michael Wollenberg Bristol Eastern: Catherine Rychert, Matthew Desmarais BrookfleM: Jocelyn Lorange-Herron; Timothy Smyth 0 Lewis Mills (Burlington): Melissa Genetti, Robert Pick-ard Canton: Helen Park, Timothy Blercz Cheshire: Amy Baxter, Daniel McCormack Morgan School (Clinton): Jennifer Axtell, Dylan Lund-gren Bacon Academy (Colchester): Leslie Sandberg, Patrick Madden a Coventry: Emma Bowen, Chris Solomon Cromwell: Amanda Swan, Daniel Record Danbury: Jessica Halas, Christopher Rountos Abbott Tech (Danbury): Melissa Ribeiro, Drew Carlson Immaculate (Danbury): Meghan Durtfee, Chris Cosio a Darten: Elizabeth Merritt, Brian Stisser Valley Reg. (Deep River): Lauren Reich, Nicholas Cala-rriari a Derby: Darlene Harris, Kenneth Mair Coglnchaug (Durham): Carla Bober, Michael Schwartz East Granby: Ann Vilasuso, Edward Ridge way a Hale-Ray (East Haddam): Melanie Haslam, Fernand Tremblay East Hampton: Holly Knotek, Christopher Norkun East Hartford: Stephanie Forrest, Khoi Dang East Haven: Lisa Pepe, Thomas Fitzpatrick East Lyme: Lindsey lethal, Joshua Hunsberger East Windsor: Rebecca Clarkin, Peter Kalnenieks Ellington: Emily Ferry, Jonathan Lyon Enfield: Lisa Scavotto, Christopher Reillv Killingly's Class championship football team will play colleglately In the fall: split end Matt Robertson and linebacker Robert A full week ahead. Road races, fishing events and a full schedule of high school games. Everything a local sports enthusiast could want. And good weather predicted too.

Highlights Monday: Softball, Morgan-Clinton at Hale-Ray (East Haddam), 3:30 p.m. Dionno will attend Southern Connecticut: cornerback Mark Low- oil, running back Ben LaBelio and lineman Steve Exarhoulias are going to Western Connecticut; cornerback Chris Weaver is headed to Springfield and tackle Josh Gamacho to Worcester Tech. Chasen to be honored Morgan had the answer last time. Will this time be different? Tueday: Track, Middletown at Farmington, Windsor baseball coach Barry Chasm will be among eight in ductees into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame May 18 at the Ramada Hotel in Norwich. Chasen has coached Windsor 22 years years and his teams have won Saturday: New EnglandOrtelf-teering Club, monthly meet, instruction and rental compasses available, 10 a.m.-l p.m., Hurd State Park, Route 151, East Hampton, (860)745-7457.

Saturday: Connecticut Valley Volkssport Club, 10K walk, 9 Taylor's Market, West Main Street, Plantsville. (860) 721-1185. Saturday: Race for the runwalk, 1-mile fun walk, children's IK, proceeds benefit SuSah G. Komen Breast Cancer Fourida-tion, Walnut Hill Park, New Britain. (860) 224-5786.

Every weekend: Local cycle shops conduct rides of varying difficulty and length. For details, call Alpha-Lo Bicycles, Wallingford, (203) 284-1800; Bikers' Edge, Bristol, (860) 582-7770; Central Wheel, Farming' ton, (860) 677-7010; Cycle Center, Vernon, (860) 872-7740; Cycles Atomic, Middlebury, (203) 758-BKE; Cycling Concepts and Fitness, Rocky Hill, (860) 563-6667; Cyclists Haven, Vernon, (860) 878-9517; Glastonbury Cycle Fitness, (860) 633-8448; Manchester Bicycle, (860) 649-BIKE; Mohawk Mountain Bike Club, Cornwall, (860) 672-6100; Newington Bicycle, (860) 667-0857; State Line Enfield (860) 253-0221; Suburban Cycle, Berlin, (860) 828-5808; Summit Mountain Bike Supply, Canton, (860) 693-8891; or Valley Bicycle and Repair Shop, Granby, (860) 653-6545. Fermi (Enfield): Sarah Steverman, James Woodson seven CCC West titles, Including six outright, since 1984-85. Cha New Britain: Cara Cannella, Michael Eshoo St. Thomas Aquinas (New Britain): Marika-Eugenia Dunn, Nicholas Polce New Canaan: Heather Scholl, Scott Ryan New Fairfield: Gen Daftary, Cory Nordman Wilbur Cross (New Haven): Natalie Guerrier, Jacob Brogan Hillhouse (New Haven): Tomi Veale, Marquis Clayton New London: Hilary Smith, Jason Burdick New Milford: Mina Roth, Thomas Marks a Newington: Rachel Brecher, Arnoldas Giedrimas a Newtown: Delphine Tuot, Matthew Huray North Branford: Karen O'Keefe, Bill Bodin North Haven: Amber Sarno, Brian Radigan Wheeler (North Stonington): Stacey McKernan, Seth Walker Norwalk: Kelly Walsh, Peter Gioiella Brian McMahon (Norwalk): Johanna Bond Voss, Sa-meer Syed All a Norwich Free Academy: Danielle Messier, Thomas Sei-del Norwich Tech: Jennifer Ward, Keith Laing Lyme-Old Lyme: Alysia Rafal, Adam Sadowski Old Saybrook: Jessica Farad, Ryan Backman Plainfield: Kelly Desjardlns, Tim Sousa Plainville: Karen Hook, William Detlefsen Portland: Chelsea Dzialo Evans, Christopher Swanson Putnam: Jayme Johnson, Russell Bonin Joel Barlow (Redding): Deirdre Downey, Michael Ric-ciardi Ridgefield: Karen Anselmo, James Bucher Rocky Hill: Devon Coyle, Walter Shicko Seymoun Jennifer Cole, Kevin Johns Shelton: Jaclyn Filia, Jeffrey Prokop Simsbury: Anne Zummo, Sean Langenus Somers: Jill Shea, David Tyler South Windsor Alison Louie, Colin King Pomperaug (Southbury): Kelly Begin, Robert Smith Southington: Amy Murawskl, Brendan McKeon Stafford: Dorothy Miesel, Kenneth Linder Jr.

Stamford: Allison File, Stefan Bussey Trinity Catholic (Stamford): Beth Homicki, Jon Scof ield Westhill (Stamford): Heather Hlgle, Jason Ricketts Stonington: Katie Jeffrey, Douglas Fales E.O. Smith (Storrs): Abigail Gillard, Paul Navratil Stratford: Kathleen Cambra, Daniel McAuley Bunnell (Stratford): Nicole Dillon, Robert Grabowskl Suffield: Jen Wanat, Robert Quagllaroli Terryville: Teresa Cavicchio, Scott Kapralos Thomaston: Jennifer Samela, Scott Parker Tourtellotte Memorial (Thompson): Marianne Seney, Timothy Trama Tolland: Jennie Schulze, Gary Gramling Torrington: Erika Fritch, Patrick Linehan Wolcott Tech (Torrington): Regina Wata, Mark McGrane a Trumbull: Akl Naito, Jonathan Cormier St. Joseph (Trumbull): Leanne Brady, Nicholas Beatfy St, Bernard (Uncasville): Rachael Clark, Derrick Ellis Rockville (Vernon): Kara Simmers, Gregory Wolyniec Lyman Hall (Walllngford): Abigail Dressel, Brendan Schmitt Sheehan (Walllngford): Kim Celone, Joseph Corsetti Shepaug Valley (Washington): Sarah Lyon, Jonathan Snyder Crosby (Waterbury): Patrick Graham Holy Cross (Waterbury): Elizabeth Marino, Colin McDonald Kaynor Tech (Waterbury): Joanne Marques, Brian Fue-gen Kennedy (Waterbury): Rebecca Decker, Jason Blair Sacred Heart (Waterbury): Melissa Bellotti, Christopher Stasaitis Wilby (Waterbury): Awista Ayub Waterford: Jennifer Lee, Jeffrey Urban Watertown: Jenny Gubblottl, Warren Campbell Conard (West Hartford): Jessica Robbins, James Cza-pla Hall (West Hartford): Megan Bermingham, Ethan Vo-gelhut Northwest Catholic (West Hartford): Julia Sitarz, Jud-son Redmond West Haven: Danielle Beurer, Charles Joseph Notre Dame (West Haven): Brian Sponheimer Westbrook: Melissa Ozols, Jordan Haynes Weston: Emily Kane, Masashl Klyomine Staples (Westport): Muffin Rueckel, Douglas Pardon Wethersfield: Jaime Shinn, William Nikander Wilton: Jennifer Grayson, John Portlock a Windham: Elizabeth Schiller, Nicholas LaFontaine Windham Regional Technical School: Richard Goyette Windsor: Heather Marie Pichette, Christopher Ferrero Windsor Locks: Kethia Ly, Jeremy Draghl The Gilbert School (Winded): Emily Helt, Gregory McCann Northwestern Regional (Wintted): Amanda Cusick, Kevin Wilkinson Wolcott: Melissa Carplni, Joseph Barnes Amity Regional (Woodbridge): Jennifer Cohen, Edward Buffa Nonnewaug (Woodbury): Bryan Phipps Fairfield: Jennifer Edelmann, James Blake Fairfield Prep: Michael Brennan Notre Dame (Fairfield): Stephanie Kuntz, John Donnelly Housatonic Regional (Falls Village): Juliet Lyon, Brian Helnsman sen will join his father, Philip Chick Chasen, who was induct ed posthumously a few years ago. Other Inductees: Jamas Montie, Farmington: Alison Diesel, Read Porter Sarah Jane Shearer, Arden L. Curtis, Anthony Lonardelli, Jo seph Wojdk, Lao Bawza, soy mour "Bucky" Bohara.

Norwich Free Academy girls basketball coach Bill Scarlata and uuonn 3:30 p.m. The NWC's best rivalry. Wednesday: Softball, Mercy-Middletown at Amity Regional-Woodbridge, 3:30 p.m.. Last time Mercy won. Can it make it two? Friday: Girls lacrosse, Mercy-Middletown at Hand-Madison, 6 p.m.

You can't stop Gwyneth Fallis, you can only hope to contain her. Upcoming Friday: DEP conservation educationfirearms safety course, Ansonia Rod and Gun Club, Ford Road, Ansonia. (203) 877-0834. Saturday: Boatingpersonal wa-tercraft safety courses, one-day sessions, 8 a.m., Old Saybrook. (860) 665-0680.

Saturday: Boating safety course, one-day session, 8 a.m., Southington. (860) 236-9095. Saturday: Sage casting clinics, individualized instruction, $40 fee, North Cove Outfitters, Main Street, Old Saybrook. (860) 388-6585. bound player Mard Glonney will be honored as Sportspersons of the Year, and the Kapteina Service Awards will be given to Manuel Cardoza and Dennis J.

Riley. Tickets ($20) are available by calling (860) 889-8132. Social hour is at 6 p.m.; dinner at i. The New London High Football Hall of Fame banquet was Satur day night at the Fox woods Resort Casino Sunset Ballroom, me previous 101 members of the Hall and the newest group of inductees Items for "What to see" and "What-to do, which appear on Sunday, should be sent to Matt Eagan, Sports Department, The Hartford Courant, 285 Broad Hartford 06115 or by fax at (860) were honored: Ed Samul, Jason Appleby, Ambrose Fletcher, Glastonbury: Stephanie Fish, Christopher Methot Granby: Elizabeth Norrls, Matthew Blake Greenwich: Nathalie Gulmard, Simon Porter Griswold: Sarah Monahan, John Wilds Fitch (Groton): Laurln Manning, Jeff Billing Grasso Tech (Groton): Floretta Cortez, Jim Dupont Guilford: Gillian SemWer, Michael Evans Hamden: Caroline Wolak, Samuel Morley Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden): Cristin Sheehy Whitney Tech (Hamden): Tinlsha Gist, Ivan Izqulerdo Bulkeley (Hartford): Sarah Phillips, James Reed III Hartford Public: Molly Fournier, Richard Moran Prince Tech (Hartford): La'Keysha Johnson, Luis Mon-tillas Weaver (Hartford): Alesha Arscott, Sheldon Williams a RHAM (Hebron): Jean Burr, Matthew Custance Haddam-Kiilingworth: Rebecca LaRose, Matthew Ca-bra KilHngty: Beth Gilbert, Keith Nedell Lyman Memorial (Lebanon): Colleen Dumas, Michael Wielock Ledyard: Bethany Haddad, Ryan Kelly Litchfield: Margaret Tieman, Tyson Schoelzel Wamogo (Litchfield): Lisa Masl, Sean Harris Hand (Madison): Jessica Halvorsen, Joshua Pechar Manchester: Jill Neumayer, Jesse Cretaro Cheney Tech (Manchester): Jeffrey Pirro East Catholic (Manchester): Alyssa Natches, Timothy Splllane a Maloney (Meriden): Cathlin Sheehan, Ashley Martella Piatt (Meriden): Elizabeth Greene, John Battlsta Wilcox Tech (Meriden): Misty Carroll, Timothy Bernier Middletown: Sarah Shapiro, Tim Dutcher Mercy (Middletown): Storey Radzlunas Vlnal Tech-Middletown: Christine Cruz 0 Xavier (Middletown): Michael LaBella Foran (Mitford): Kristi Logan, David Reynolds Lauralton Hall (Mitford): Hllarle Tomasiewicz Jonathan Law (Milford): Nancy Romatzick, Michael Ait-kenhead Piatt Tech (Milford): Christian Dinescu a Masuk (Monroe): Sarah Honorowskl, Marcus Brakewood Montviilet Stephanie Lavln, Jason Radachy Nnugntuck: Sharyn Harrison, Michael Eglinton Shea Sanders and Jamal Johnson. Among the highlights of the evening was a 25-minute video featuring clips of the New London-NFA rivalry, beginning with the 1951 game, and remarks from UConn coach Skip Holtz and Penn State defensive line coach Joe Sarra.

Starters team wins The Connecticut Starters boys national under-1 4 team opened its season with victories over the New Hampshire Jammers (87-43) and Windsor Wildcats (107-27) In Remember ME? Joe Lombardo was one of the top semipro football players in Middletown in the 1 950s. After finishing his playing career with the Sons of Italy, he served as Middletown Parks and Recreation director for 25 years. Who's HOT The CoglnchauK-Durham baseball team is 4-2 in its last six games with a 7- 6 victory over Morgan-Clinton, which was ranked in The Courant's poll. 10 YEARS ago Keira Henry pitched a one-hitter as host Middletown deleated Farmington 4-3 in an NWC Softball game. Henry struck out five.

Portland pitcher Brian UPtnnt had three hits and two RBI as the Highland-' ers defeated Vinal Tech-Middletown, 11-3. the Warriors Tournament Satur day In Epping, N.H. The Starters advanced to the championship name todav. Nauaatuck's Jared Pierce had 13 points against New Hampshire. David Williams of Hartford scored 22 against Wind sor.

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