Lori Riley

HARTFORD – The Farmington boys soccer team won the state title in 2021. But the last two years, the River Hawks have exited early from the state tournament – both times in the first round, both times on penalty kicks.

One of the unbeatens fell from the high school football ranks last Friday. It was Rockville, which lost to Cromwell/Portland, 29-19 at home.

Andrew Colley was dog-sitting at a friend's home in Blowing Rock, N.C. when he noticed the dogs acting strangely on the morning of September 26.

lori riley, hartford courant 88th annual Manchester Road Race When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. start Where : Main Street, Manchester

STORRS – Kaitlyn Mahoney was the Big East goalkeeper of the year last season and was the preseason conference pick again in August.

MANCHESTER – Two-time Manchester Road Race winner Mark Carroll recalled his introduction to the annual Thanksgiving Day race on Thursday.

The regular season is winding down for high school football and the CIAC playoff picture is starting to shape up.

There will be a new starter at the Manchester Road Race, continuing the tradition after the long-time starter passed away in September.

Over 1,200 people have signed a petition on change.org to support a local high school athletic trainer who was, according to the petition, abruptly dismissed.

Back in 1985, runners in the Manchester Road Race were dressed to run. There were very few costumes, unlike today's Mardi Gras atmosphere at the Thanksgiving Day race.