Norwich man released under house arrest ahead of football game at NFA

Published November 27, 2019

Joseph Desir's family posted a $30,000 bond following his arraignment in New London Superior Court on charges of second-degree breach of peace and first-degree criminal trespass.

Fitch High School Athletics to honor football team alumni

Published November 25, 2019

Fitch High School Athletics will honor Fitch Football Student-Athlete alumni as part of the team's 90th season during halftime of the annual Thanksgiving Day game against Ledyard High School.

NFA-NL Thanksgiving football game moved to 1 p.m. Wednesday for 'safety' reasons

Published November 20, 2019

Norwich and New London police recommended time change to NFA officials, citing information regarding a potential conflict among attendees.

Whalers rally for dramatic 26-22 win over NFA

Published November 23, 2017

Elijah Parker caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Owen George with 3.3 seconds left as New London rallied from a 22-point, second-half deficit to beat Norwich Free Academy 26-22 on Thanksgiving morning.

East Lyme finishes up strong, routs Waterford 54-0

Published November 23, 2017

East Lyme, coming off a 1-9 season a year ago, finished at 7-3 with a 54-0 win over Waterford in the 50th game played between the schools. And, to a man, they say that change began after a 33-20 loss to Waterford last Thanksgiving.

Westerly overcomes adversity, runs over Stonington

Published November 23, 2017

Westerly ends a five-game losing streak to its fierce rival Stonington, beating the Bears 34-13 in the renewal of the nation's oldest continuous Thanksgiving Day high school football game.

Fitch completes perfect regular season and will host Masuk in Class L quarterfinals

Published November 23, 2017

Fitch survived a late scare from Ledyard to defeat the Colonels 27-19, a win that secured the Colonel Ledyard Sword for another year, clinched the program's first unbeaten regular season since 2001, and earned the Falcons' a home state playoff game against Masuk.

East Lyme rallies past Waterford

Published November 27, 2015

Rudy Bagos knew his East Lyme football team was getting better as the season went on. But the numbers didn't back him up.

The rematch: Ledyard to host Bacon in Class M quarters

Published November 26, 2015

The region is getting a delicious All-Eastern Connecticut Conference CIAC Class M quarterfinal next Tuesday when Ledyard plays host to rival Bacon Academy.

Stonington feasts on Westerly 25-0

Published November 26, 2015

Liam Wallace rushed for a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter as Stonington defeated Westerly 25-0 in their Thanksgiving Day game.

NFA holds off New London 14-6

Published November 26, 2015

Griffen Gooden scored a pair of touchdowns as Norwich Free Academy held off New London 14-6 to win the renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivalry this Thursday morning.

Ledyard beats Fitch 55-20

Published November 26, 2015

Luke Saccone had two touchdowns, three interceptions and seven extra points as Ledyard rolled to a 55-20 win over Fitch in their annual Thanksgiving Day game.

Montville falls to Windham in finale

Published November 25, 2015

Bacon earns a berth in Class M quarterfinals

Published November 25, 2015

Four more teams unofficially qualfied for the CIAC football playoffs with seven berths to be decided on Thanksgiving Day.

Valley/OL finishes up strong

Published November 24, 2015

Garrett Burdick had three interceptions and seven catches for 98 yards to help Valley Regional/Old Lyme beat Haddam-Killingworth on Tuesday, 27-13, in the season finale for both teams.

H.S. football capsules / Thanksgiving week

Published November 24, 2015

Previews of the 2015 Thanksgiving week games.

It's likely Ledyard and no one else in this year's state football playoffs

Published November 2, 2015

Here’s the local high school football playoff outlook — Ledyard should qualify. And that's it.