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Branford Hornets' Boys’ Basketball Gets Revenge Against North Haven

 February 7, 2012

The Hornets' boys' basketball squad took on North Haven in a rematch of a defensive duel the Indians won by three last month. Once again, the division rivals engaged in a low-scoring battle, except this time there was one major difference: Branford emerged...

Trap Runner and G & G Advance to Semifinals of Branford Recreation Department Men's Basketball League Playoffs

 February 7, 2012

The playoffs got going in the Branford Recreation Department Men's Basketball League last week with Trap Runner defeating Evans Mobil 79-65 and G & G Earth Materials notching a 73-71 victory versus Branford Book & Card.

On Deck for the Branford Hornets

 February 7, 2012

Boys' Basketball

Friday, Feb. 10: vs. Hamden at 7 p.m.

Girls' Basketball

Denis Daly Vaults to Second at SCCs for Branford Hornets' Indoor Track

 February 7, 2012

On the heels of its triumph at the SCC Western Sectional meet, the Branford boys' indoor track squad put together another strong showing at the SCC Championship on Feb. 3, placing seventh out of 19 teams with Denis Daly leading the way by taking second in the...

Branford Hornets’ Football Alum Kyle Nolan to Play at Georgetown

 February 7, 2012

Pictured is 2010 Branford High School graduate and former Hornets' quarterback Kyle Nolan (right), who on Feb. 1 signed his letter of intent to compete at Georgetown University's Division I football program. This past fall, Nolan played quarterback in a...

Branford Hornets Week in Sports

 February 7, 2012

Boys' Basketball

Jan. 30: Branford 55, Cross 50

Feb. 2: Branford 81, Law 28

Branford Hornets Gymnastics Takes on Hand

 February 7, 2012

The Branford gymnastics team faced one of the state's best in Hand and dropped a 122.90-66.80 decision, along with with a 110.80-66.80 defeat versus North Haven, although Brian LeRoux's squad still saw Cynthia Lerman finished second in the all-around with Jenn...

Improve Hookups: Investigate Shoreline for Changes

 February 6, 2012

What a great season to investigate the sea bottom along the shoreline of Long Island Sound. After the turmoil caused by Irene and churning that occurred during stretches of unsettling water events, anglers will find that much of the familiar bottom usually...

Locals Run Well at Guilford Rotary Club Frosty 5K

 January 31, 2012

Under sunny skies and moderate temperatures in the low 50s, over 900 runners and walkers competed in the Guilford Rotary Club's Annual Frosty 5k Road Race on New Year's Day. The race drew a record number of runners and walkers from 71 towns in Connecticut and 10...

GNH Warriors Squirt B’s Win Christmas Tourney

 January 31, 2012

On Dec. 30 and 31, the Greater New Haven Warriors Squirt B's won their first Christmas tournament at the Louis Astorino Ice Arena in Hamden. On Dec. 30, they played Greater New Haven White and won 6-1 before shutting out Southeastern 4-0 that night. On Dec. 31...

Branford Hornets' Boys' Indoor Track Prevails at Southern Connecticut Conference Western Sectional Championship

 January 30, 2012

It's rare for any team with just two seniors to prevail at a postseason meet, however, at the SCC Western Sectional Championship on Jan. 26, the Branford boys' track squad proved it could not only beat the odds, but also the nine other teams it was up...

Chrissy Rasile Already Among Branford Hornets' Girls' Swimming Team's All-Time Greats

 January 30, 2012

Swimming has been an integral part of Chrissy Rasile's life since childhood as she grew up idolizing the athletes who established a tradition of excellence for the Hornets. Since starting with the Branford Stingrays at age eight, Chrissy was a fixture at Walsh...

Playoffs Ready to Tip Off in Branford Receation Department Men's Basketball League

 January 30, 2012

The regular season came to a close in the Branford Recreation Department Men's Basketball League and now it's playoff time with V.F. McNeil, WS Clancy, Trap Runner, and Branford Book & Card earning qualification.

On Deck for the Branford Hornets

 January 30, 2012

Boys' Basketball

Friday, Feb. 3: North Haven at Branford at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7: vs. Cheshire at 7 p.m.

Head Coach Lauren Wiggins Proud of Branford Hornets' Girls’ Hockey’s Resiliency

 January 30, 2012

The Branford girls' ice hockey team may still be searching for its first win, but that doesn't mean Lauren Wiggins's Hornets are hanging their heads. Instead, Wiggins is proud of her squad for the resiliency they've showed, a characteristic the head coach is...

Cynthia Lerman Takes the Floor as Branford Hornets' Gymnastics Beats Hamden

 January 30, 2012

The Branford gymnastics squad had a tri-meet against North Haven and Hamden last week, scoring 90.75 points to lose to the Indians (113.45), but beat the Green Dragons (87.9) and stand at 4-5.

Branford Hornets' Boys’ Hoops Caps Sweep of East Haven

 January 30, 2012

The Branford boys' basketball team completed its season sweep of Oronoque rival East Haven last week by notching a 73-30 victory at the Yellowjackets on Jan. 24, led by big-time contributions from several players.

Branford Hornets Week in Sports

 January 30, 2012

Boys' Basketball

Jan. 24: Branford 73, East Haven 30

Jan. 27: Career 64, Branford 60 (OT)

Dwindling Global Fish Populations Need to Be Addressed

 January 30, 2012

The Atlantic and Gulf states have been working feverishly over the years to protect our fisheries from becoming endangered from over-fishing, intentionally or otherwise. Under the direction of the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Branford Hornets' Gymnastics Starts Winter with Three Quick Wins

 January 23, 2012

For the past few years, Brian LeRoux has guided Branford gymnastics as its head coach while also coaching a handful of athletes who competed as teams-of-one at North Haven because the Indians didn't have enough athletes to field a full-fledged team. Well, things...

Branford's Jim Tucker’s Fields of Dreams

 January 23, 2012

Some may say that the grass is always greener on the other side, but for Jim Tucker the grass is a bright green right here in Branford and he's one of the reasons for that sparkling appearance. That's because Jim has worked in maintenance with the Parks and...

VF McNeil Tops Century Mark in Men's Basketball League

 January 23, 2012

VF McNeil showed why it's in first place in the Branford Recreation Department Men's Basketball last week by topping the century mark to win an offensive slugfest against G & G Earth Materials, 105-91. Jared Ceccolini and Craig Kenney each scored 29 points...

Bian Takes Third in 1,000 at SCC Novice Meet

 January 23, 2012

The Branford girls' outdoor track team competed twice last week to prepare for this week's SCC Oronoque Championship, first going to the SCC Novice Championship at Hillhouse, followed by an appearance at the Yale Invitational.

On Deck for the Branford Hornets

 January 23, 2012

Boys' Basketball

Friday, Jan. 27: at Career at 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30: vs. Cross at 7 p.m.

Branford Hornets’ Wrestling Joins Together for Those in Need

 January 23, 2012

The month of January has seen athletes on the Branford wrestling team join together to seek donations of clothing, linens, curtains, and shoes from people in the community that were distributed to various agencies and then given to those in need. The final day...