‘Arber Mehmedi’
War, brotherhood and baseball
The Mehmedi family finds solace in Naugatuck NAUGATUCK — The dissolution of Yugoslavia was brought on by a series of conflicts and political upheavals. The country was divided into six independent republics and internal wars flared up over boundary disputes. Serbia was made up of two autonomous provinces Kosovo and Vojvodina. In 1996,... »
Mehmedi leads Naugy to fast start on the diamond
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck’s Arber Mehmedi had been a two-year starting catcher and was initially penciled in for a third season behind the plate. But Naugatuck coach Tom Deller, in his 15th season at the helm, felt a need to get another catcher, Zac Mercer, into the batting lineup. “With Zac’s emergence as one of... »
Greyhounds leaning on pitching, potential
NAUGATUCK — As another season of Naugatuck baseball begins, the expectations remain high. Head coach Tom Deller said the seasons may change, but the Greyhounds’ goals do not. This year’s Naugy team will look to compete. “The goals this year are the same as they are every year—compete in the NVL and in the... »






