By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Knight softball team averaged about 10 runs a game last year. After starting the season with a 3-1 win over South Windsor at home and extending their second win by a pair of…
Softball scoring surge
Volleyball wins spirited rivalry
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Argued calls on the court and a broken clipboard were just some of what Friday’s home match against Newington entailed for the Blue Knight volleyball team before their week was all said and done. Following…
Track sweeps Conard
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington competed in their first home meet of the season against Conard on Tuesday, April 18, and it was business as usual. The boys team cruised to a 110-38 triumph, and the girls won easily,…
Scoreboard: Sports results on Tuesday, April 25
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Tuesday, April 25. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Lacrosse: The Blue Knights suffered their sixth-straight loss after falling, 14-9, at South Windsor (7-0).…
Scoreboard: Sports results on Monday, April 24
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Monday, April 24. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Baseball: The Blue Knights earned their second-straight win with their largest victory of the season in…
Baseball splits the week; loses another one to the rain
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The weather forecast didn’t call for a wet, damp Saturday, but the Blue Knight baseball team got rain anyway. After Friday’s home game against Hall was moved up to Saturday to push their home game…
Golfers are off to a slow start
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Although the golf season just started, a good first impression could be the difference between qualifying for the Division I tournament and sitting at home in early June, according to Blue Knight golf coach Jim…
Boys Tennis: Singles swept by South Windsor
Following a 7-0 shutout over Platt to open their season, the Blue Knight tennis team suffered their first loss of the year, 4-2, at South Windsor on Wednesday, April 19. No. 1 doubles Jon Kryzanski and Kevin Chudy and No.…
Girls tennis wins easily
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Since dropping their season-opening match to South Windsor, the Lady Knight tennis team has not looked back, winning their next three matches. In their lone match of the week on Thursday, April 20, the Knights…
Losses continue to pile up for boys lacrosse
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER A one-point defeat and a pair of blowouts over the week set the Blue Knight lacrosse team back to seven losses on the season, causing Southington’s chances of making the Class L tournament to become…
Witchdoctor Brewing Co. holding soft opening today
Calling all beer lovers: The Witchdoctor Brewing Company intends to have a soft opening this week after receiving a temporary Certificate of Occupancy on Friday, April 21. Construction for the 168 Center Street (factory square) facility began in January and…
St. Thomas ‘friend-raiser’ continues church commitment to Ungandan clinic
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER In the small village of Cyanika, Uganda, the Clare Nsenga Clinic gets many Southington visitors. The Saint Thomas Catholic Church has been involved in expanding the Ugandan clinic since 2015, and the church raises money…
There will be an answer… Let it ‘Bee’
Kelley’s ShamRockin’ Spellers get a “thumbs up” from Southington’s language arts coordinator Stephanie Lawlor during the opening round of the annual SEF spelling bee. On Thursday, April 20, 18 local trios battled for the coveted crown. For the story, see…
Weekly scoreboard for the April 28 edition
These are the scores for games played between Monday, April 17 and Sunday, April 23. For more in depth coverage, read us in print or on-line. Golf Berlin 160, Southington 185 Monday, April 17 Par 36 At Timberlin GC,…
Lady Knights honor former girls tennis coach
On Saturday, April 22, representatives of the Southington High School girls tennis team presented Kim Kalat, center, with flowers. Kalat is the daughter of former Lady Knight tennis coach Ed Kalat. Prior to becoming the high school coach, Kalat ran…
Police blotter for the April 28 edition
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, April 12 to Tuesday, April 18: Edward J. Xiimenez, 44, of 319 Main St., Southington, was arrested on April 12 and charged with evading responsibility and driving under…
Fire report for the April 28 edition
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 54 incidents from Monday, April 10 to Sunday, April 16: Monday, April 10 4:00:09 p.m., 1104 Queen St., Hollywood, Vehicle accident 7:21:23 p.m., I-691 Westbound Exit, Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to…
Southington Public Library listings for the April 28 edition
The Southington Library has announced a number of upcoming programs. All are welcome. To register, contact (860) 628-0947, ext. 6552 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on ‘Calendar of Events.’ For children’s events, call ext. 3. Here are some upcoming events:…
Recreation Department listings for the April 28 edition
Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Recreation Department at (860) 276-6219. Checks should be payable to Town of Southington. Pre-registration and payment is required. For more information, registration forms, or…
Sports listings for the April 28 edition
SHS CAMPS The following camps are not run, sponsored, or endorsed by the Southington Public Schools or the Southington Board of Education. Brochures are available at southingtonsports.com/Sports-Camps.html LADY KNIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER CAMP—June 19-23, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at SHS…