Hoping, preparing for hoops
By Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
With the winter high school sports season on hold until at least Jan. 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local...
Smith leads Hawks through turbulent times
By Kyle Brennan, Citizen’s News
BEACON FALLS — Leadership is never more important than during a crisis.
That’s why Woodland’s Nathaniel Smith has taken his role...
Naugatuck native finds coaching success with Florida Southern
By Mark Jaffee, Republican-American
It's been quite a coaching path for Mike Makubika.
From team manager to volunteer coach to associate head coach, the Naugatuck native...
CIAC delays start of winter season
By Kyle Brennan, Citizen’s News
The light at the end of COVID-19 tunnel won’t arrive in time to spare a normal winter sports season for...
Purcaro named NHS girls basketball coach
By Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck High’s new girls basketball coach has deep roots when it comes to the hardwood in the borough.
Adam...
Cheney named to MAAC’s 40th anniversary team
By Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
NAUGATUCK — The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s 40th anniversary women’s basketball team has a familiar name on it — Gail...
A thrilling run to the Sun
By Kyle Brennan, Citizen’s News
This is the second story of a series commemorating anniversaries of significant moments in local sports history. Our second story...
Forging different paths
By Kyle Brennan, Citizen’s News
Beacon Falls athletes find success at St. Joseph, Notre Dame
BEACON FALLS — They’re both All-State athletes. They’re both headed to...
Cheney steps down as Naugy girls basketball coach
By Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
NAUGATUCK — After three seasons leading the Naugatuck High School girls basketball team, Gail Cheney will hand over the reins...
Athletes earn postseason honors
By Kyle Brennan, Citizen’s News
Even though some local student-athletes were unable to finish their winter seasons, that didn't stop the Naugatuck Valley League and...
