Saturday, October 31st, 2009
by Brendan Cox, Staff Writer
WOLCOTT — The Woodland boys may have been edged out of Naugatuck Valley League tournament contention on Thursday evening, but the girls’ squad (8-6-2 in the regular season) fared better and qualified.
They faced Torrington (10-5-1) in round one, and the two squared off on the turf at Wolcott High School on a blustery Halloween... »
Tags: NVL tournament, Soccer, Woodland
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
by Callum Borchers, Editor
NAUGATUCK — At one point during the hobbled Greyhounds’ (3-4) 24-14 loss to previously winless Kennedy (1-6) last Friday, head coach Rob Plasky was about to call a play then was forced to change his mind—twice. “I realized, ‘We just don’t have the personnel to run that play,’” Plasky said Monday. “Then I called... »
Tags: Football, Naugatuck
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
Naugatuck beats rival Seymour on the pitch and sophomore fullback Jake Yourison has a rushing performance for the ages.
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Tags: CN Sportsflash, Football, Naugatuck, Soccer, Woodland
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
The Naugatuck Valley Health District launches a lead abatement program, borough residents learn about sexting at a public forum, and a local musician gets some recognition in this week’s podcast. »
Tags: podcast
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
by Paul Singley, Special to Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK — An 18-year-old girl sends an electronic nude photo of herself to her boyfriend thinking it will be their little secret. When they break up, the boy circulates the picture throughout school.
Unable to shake the embarrassment and endless harassment from classmates, the girl slips into a depression and hangs herself in her bedroom... »
Tags: Naugatuck, sexting
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
by Brendan Cox, Staff Writer
BEACON FALLS — It was something like a championship—the Crosby Bulldogs were in eighth place in the Naugatuck Valley League, and Woodland was nipping at their heels going into Thursday’s match. The last spot in the NVL tourney was at stake, and the Woodland boys couldn’t muster the magic they’ve been showing now... »
Tags: Soccer, Woodland
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
The Naugatuck Valley League released its first-round volleyball tournament schedule Thursday morning. All games will be played Saturday, Oct. 31. At Seymour High School 1 p.m. (3) Woodland vs. (6) St. Paul 3 p.m. (2) Seymour vs. (7) Holy Cross At Kennedy High School 1 p.m. (4) Naugatuck vs. (5) Torrington 3 p.m. (1)... »
Tags: Naugatuck, NVL tournament, Volleyball, Woodland
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
SEYMOUR – What a match. The de facto Naugatuck Valley League Brass Division championship in Seymour Wednesday night between Woodland and the Wildcats was everything a title match should be—thrilling, competitive, even, and five games long. Unfortunately for the Black and Gold, the Cats rallied from a 9-4 deficit in the decisive game to... »
Tags: Volleyball, Woodland
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
by Ken Morse, Citizen's News
WATERTOWN — The clock was winding down, with 11 seconds left in overtime, as Watertown and Woodland were in fist-full-of-jersey mode. Both teams were trying desperately to hang on, in a 1-1 battle. The Woodland defense converged outside the box to stop a last-ditch attempt and send the game to a second overtime period.... »
Tags: Soccer, Woodland
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
Girls’ Soccer Naugy has enjoyed the last week off before its final two matches this week. In its last match, Oct. 21 against Sacred Heart, the Greyhounds laid a 7-0 pasting on the Hearts in the borough. Nicole Sambrook knocked in two goals, while Steph Santos accounted for a goal and an assist, and... »
Tags: Naugatuck, Naugy Notes, Soccer, swimming and diving, Volleyball
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