The decision to move forward with fall sports by the CIAC’s Board of Control on Wednesday was praised by coaches and committee members, who said the CIAC put in a lot of time, thought and effort into its plan. The decision follows several days of committee meetings for each of the fall sports, with each … Read more
Fall sports in Connecticut will go on as planned, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced Wednesday afternoon following an anticipated vote by its Board of Control. Click here for the complete story
Jessica Halas Danbury Girls Soccer Years as head coach: 13 Other sports coached or currently coaching: Ski Team (3 years) Full-time profession: Physical Education Teacher at Danbury High (18 years) From the coach: “I am a lifelong competitor as I spent my childhood trying to keep up with my three older brothers. As a Danbury … Read more
Jack Nogueira St Joseph Girls Soccer Years as head coach: 22 Full-time profession: School counselor at St Joseph HS About the coach: Married for 20 years to wife Patricia, love to play Golf and run! Owner of Yankee United Futbol club, a premier level girls soccer program in Connecticut.
Chris Laughton Norwalk Boys Soccer Years as head coach: 13 Full-time profession: Norwalk High School Social Studies Department Chair. From the coach: “When I’m not coaching I enjoy spending time with family, especially my two sons (6 and 7 years old), playing basketball and soccer and traveling.” – Chris Laughton
Jay Silverman Bridgeport Central Boys Soccer Other sports coached or currently coaching: Prior to Bridgeport I have coached baseball, volleyball, track and field, and football. Full-time profession: Guidance Counselor From the coach: “My interest in Soccer came as the result of suffering a stroke at age 4 1/2. Due to paralysis it was the only … Read more
It is an annual occurrence during the fall season. Just as one can be sure that the leaves will change color and eventually fall off of the trees during late October and early November, one can also be sure that the FCIAC will have much success and collect several state championships during the fall season’s … Read more
The FCIAC had four teams ranked in the top 10 in each of the final girls soccer and boys soccer state coaches polls. Ridgefield and Staples were tied for third in the final Class LL-L girls soccer poll behind No. 1 Glastonbury and second-ranked Southington. Glastonbury was the unanimous choice for No. 1 shortly after … Read more
NEW BRITAIN — As the final seconds ticked off the clock at Veteran’s Stadium, Hall boys soccer coach Zeke Seguro could not longer contain his emotions and the tears began flowing down his face. The tears of joy were quickly washed away with water from the Gatorade bucket being dumped on his head. After 25 … Read more
HARTFORD — Scott Testori brought his pair of Class L state championship rings to Monday’s state semifinal against Guilford, a game Hand won in penalty kicks. Testori decided to bring them again on Saturday to Dillon Stadium. The Class L state championship was on the line. And it took more than regulation to settle it. … Read more