BASEBALL QUIZ
Runner on first, one out. The batter hits a long fly ball to left. The left fielder goes back to the fence but the ball goes over his head into the stands for a home run.
The runner is holding up to see if the left fielder is going to catch the ball. The batter/runner passes the runner. What is the disposition of the play and how is it scored?
Answer: the runner scores and the batter/runner is declared out for passing the runner but is credited with an RBI single. The put out is given to the fielder closest to the play when the batter/runner passed the runner.
WHAT A SEASON!
The Hamden High winter season has been one of the most successful seasons athletically in sometime.
Boys indoor track -- under the leadership of New Haven register Coach of the Year John Sudusky. They finished first in the SCC Quinnipiac Division. The Dragons were second in the SCC championship meet, fifth in the CIAC state meet and seventh in the state open.
Chris Fitzsimons, a middle-distance specialist, was named to the all area track team.
Girls’ hockey --Hamden has always been synonymous with hockey. The girls have followed this tradition. Led by Coach Val Chamberlain and assistant coach Joe Weber, the Lady dragons finished with a record of 14-7-1h.
Hamden had only three seniors who provided the leadership to keep the team cohesive Kaily Smith was stellar in the goal with Lyndsay Stackwell providing offensive punch. Kim Murray scored her first varsity goal on senior night and brought down the house.
In the CCGHL playoffs, they won their first game against Hand and then lost an epic battle in over time, 8-2, losing to eventual champion Guilford.
The team was comprised of three seniors, seven sophomores and four freshmen. The team was led by sophomore Shannon Gallant (10-11-21), Jenny Morgan (6-15-21), Colleen Murphy (11-5-16), and Jenna Giulietti (9-6-15). Freshman Savanna Reilly was third with (13-6-19).
Boys basketball -- this team was an over achiever. Under the direction of retiring head coach Clem Batchelder, and assistant coaches, Jared Beck and John Hanna the Dragons reached the finals of the Premier league in the state, the SCC. Although they lost in the finals they were tenacious and impressed many people.
In the first round of the state tournament, Hamden beat East Catholic East Catholic tried to slow down the pace. They held the ball for the first two minutes and 20 seconds, but the pressuring Hamden defense and the shooting of Tobin Carberry led Hamden to prevail..
Carberry led the team all year. In the game against East Catholic, he had 26 points with 12 straight foul shots in the final period.
Girls’ basketball -- the most important news about this team is that there are no seniors on the team. Despite that, . Despite that, Coach John Ceneri and assistant coaches Tiffany DeRosa and Jill Feldman had a successful season with the Lady dragons.
They qualified for both the SCC tournament and the state tournament. Led by the DeRoy sisters, Hamden was eventually being by powerful Laurelton Hall.
Boy’s ice hockey -- state champs. That's all that needs to be said
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
After 20 years of frustration, Hamden High is once again, the division I state CIAC high school hockey champions. Under the direction of head coach Bill Verneris, associate coach Todd Hall, and assistant coach George Jerolman, the Green Dragons swept through the state playoffs.
Hamden, known as a hockey power since high school hockey started, is back on top for the first time since 1989. The Green Dragons have made the playoffs every year except one, but just couldn't seem to climb to the top until this 2009 edition.
The Green Dragons just kept coming at you. The closest Hamden had to a superstar was goalie Anthony Avitable who has to be rated with some of Hamden's best. When it came time to pick the player of the final game, dummy WAVZ play-by-play announcer George “Coach” DeMaio picked the entire Hamden team. DeMeo said,. "There was no way Glastonbury could skate with only two lines and keep up with the hard-hitting multiple line attack." Hamden just wore them down, DeMaio said.
Let's not kid ourselves. Hamden has not been a patsy for 20 years, but just couldn't seem to grab the golden ring. But this year, led by nine year coach Bill Verneris and nine seniors – Dave Cusano, John Teulings, Anthony Avitable, Dan Wheeler, Pat Morgan, Scott Walsh, Dave Findley, John Berezecky and Mike Pierce, Hamden was determined.
Let's not worry about next year, though. The Dragons have a core of returning sophomores and juniors and promises to have another superior team
After 20 years of frustration, Hamden High is once again, the division I state CIAC high school hockey champions. Under the direction of head coach Bill Verneris, associate coach Todd Hall, and assistant coach George Jerolman, the Green Dragons swept through the state playoffs.
Hamden, known as a hockey power since high school hockey started, is back on top for the first time since 1989. The Green Dragons have made the playoffs every year except one, but just couldn't seem to climb to the top until this 2009 edition.
The Green Dragons just kept coming at you. The closest Hamden had to a superstar was goalie Anthony Avitable who has to be rated with some of Hamden's best. When it came time to pick the player of the final game, dummy WAVZ play-by-play announcer George “Coach” DeMaio picked the entire Hamden team. DeMeo said,. "There was no way Glastonbury could skate with only two lines and keep up with the hard-hitting multiple line attack." Hamden just wore them down, DeMaio said.
Let's not kid ourselves. Hamden has not been a patsy for 20 years, but just couldn't seem to grab the golden ring. But this year, led by nine year coach Bill Verneris and nine seniors – Dave Cusano, John Teulings, Anthony Avitable, Dan Wheeler, Pat Morgan, Scott Walsh, Dave Findley, John Berezecky and Mike Pierce, Hamden was determined.
Let's not worry about next year, though. The Dragons have a core of returning sophomores and juniors and promises to have another superior team
Friday, March 13, 2009
YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING.
Last week, number three ranked Hamden High boys hockey played number one-ranked Fairfield Prep. Hamden won the game in one of the most exciting games many had ever seen.
The local news media never covered the game. They have to understand there are other things going on besides UConn.
While we are talking about it, send me a note telling me what you think was the best game you ever saw at Hamden's Lou Astorino Rink. Include the year and some highlights of the game.
HAMDEN =HOCKEY.
While most have been following the boys’ hockey team, let's not forget the girls.
The girls’ hockey team, with a lot of young kids, has had a great season.
In the semi finals of the CCGHL, the Central Connecticut Girls Hockey League, Hamden was beaten by eventual champion Guilford 3-2 in overtime. As I said before, the Lady Dragons are a young team and this bodes well for the future.
Hamden is truly the high school hockey capital of the state.
CTSN
Connecticut Sports Network is a great idea and I enjoy watching it. I just wish they could have more live events on. Some games are classics and I don't mind watching them. But how many times can you watch the same game, especially when you already know the outcome?
Last week, number three ranked Hamden High boys hockey played number one-ranked Fairfield Prep. Hamden won the game in one of the most exciting games many had ever seen.
The local news media never covered the game. They have to understand there are other things going on besides UConn.
While we are talking about it, send me a note telling me what you think was the best game you ever saw at Hamden's Lou Astorino Rink. Include the year and some highlights of the game.
HAMDEN =HOCKEY.
While most have been following the boys’ hockey team, let's not forget the girls.
The girls’ hockey team, with a lot of young kids, has had a great season.
In the semi finals of the CCGHL, the Central Connecticut Girls Hockey League, Hamden was beaten by eventual champion Guilford 3-2 in overtime. As I said before, the Lady Dragons are a young team and this bodes well for the future.
Hamden is truly the high school hockey capital of the state.
CTSN
Connecticut Sports Network is a great idea and I enjoy watching it. I just wish they could have more live events on. Some games are classics and I don't mind watching them. But how many times can you watch the same game, especially when you already know the outcome?
Monday, March 2, 2009
BASEBALL PREVIEW
Hamden High School's baseball team has an abundance of players, but it is very short on experience. Coach Tony DeAngelo says that only two positions are secure. Capt. Russ DeMatteis will play short and junior Will Hindinger will nail down center field. Co-captain Max Ginter will play at either second or third base or on the mound. All the other positions are wide open.
Coaching DeAngelo likes to use a three man pitching rotation. Nothing is set yet, but vying for the three spots are senior Ginter and left-hander Dan Cusano. Juniors. Pete Baranski, and southpaw Hal Hansen are strong contenders, along with sophomore P.J. Scott.
Behind the plate there will be a three-way battle among David DiCosimo, hard-hitting Matt Bundy and sophomore C.J. Carignan.
The infield can have many possible combinations. Besides DeMatteis at shortstop, Dave Findley, Ginter, Cusano and Sam DeCapua will vie for the other infield positions.
All conference center fielder Hindinger has a secure spot in center but left and right fields are wide open. Steve Teague,Findley, Cusano, sophomore sensations Jordan Teague and Carignan are all candidates.
Replacing last year's leading hitters Kyle Cummings, Dante Blackmon and Rob Davis will be a major task. Hoping to fill in the DH spot will be Matt Spilka and Kingsley Birdsall.
The Dragons play one of the toughest leagues in the state. They open on Wednesday, April 8 at Wall field against Lyman Hall.
FIELD OF NIGHTMARES.
When Hamden Middle School was built, the athletic community was promised athletic fields to help with the shortage of fields in town.
Here we are going into the third year, and we still don't have a baseball field on line. There is a baseball field at the middle school that is so bad it can't be used. The grade is uneven and there is a drain in center field. The middle school baseball team must be bused to Rochford Field to play their home games.
I have asked a number of people what the problem is. Frankly I am tired of the excuses and the reasons given as to whose fault it is. etc. etc. It's time to figure out how to get a field that is playable. Excuses and placing blame just doesn't do it at this point. Where is the field that we were promised?
OOPS!!
Last week I reported that Dave Findley had been declared medically ineligible for the rest of the hockey season. Fortunately, we were given the wrong information. Findley was declared ineligible, but has returned for the end of the hockey season.
Billy plays for the love of the game and his school and deserves any break he can get.
AGAIN.
Many of the long-time “rink rats” tell me it was one of the best games they've ever seen at the Lou Astorino Rink. For the second time this year, the Hamden boys’ hockey team defeated number one ranked Fairfield Prep.
Hamden stuffed the puck in the net with one minute remaining in the game to clinch the 3-2 victory. I purposely have not used any names, because it was just a brilliant game by many players on both teams.
GIRLS BASKETBALL.
Hamden girls basketball under coach John Ceneri qualified for the SCC tournament.In the first game in the tournament, Hamden beat Cheshire High to advance to the next round. Eventual finalist career High School dumped Hamden.
The Lady Dragons have no seniors on the team, but they could be a tough out in the state tournament.
WHERE ARE THEY?
A reader would like to know what happened to former Hamden High hockey players Jeff Lombardi and Bobby DeLauro. If you know, let us know.
Hamden High School's baseball team has an abundance of players, but it is very short on experience. Coach Tony DeAngelo says that only two positions are secure. Capt. Russ DeMatteis will play short and junior Will Hindinger will nail down center field. Co-captain Max Ginter will play at either second or third base or on the mound. All the other positions are wide open.
Coaching DeAngelo likes to use a three man pitching rotation. Nothing is set yet, but vying for the three spots are senior Ginter and left-hander Dan Cusano. Juniors. Pete Baranski, and southpaw Hal Hansen are strong contenders, along with sophomore P.J. Scott.
Behind the plate there will be a three-way battle among David DiCosimo, hard-hitting Matt Bundy and sophomore C.J. Carignan.
The infield can have many possible combinations. Besides DeMatteis at shortstop, Dave Findley, Ginter, Cusano and Sam DeCapua will vie for the other infield positions.
All conference center fielder Hindinger has a secure spot in center but left and right fields are wide open. Steve Teague,Findley, Cusano, sophomore sensations Jordan Teague and Carignan are all candidates.
Replacing last year's leading hitters Kyle Cummings, Dante Blackmon and Rob Davis will be a major task. Hoping to fill in the DH spot will be Matt Spilka and Kingsley Birdsall.
The Dragons play one of the toughest leagues in the state. They open on Wednesday, April 8 at Wall field against Lyman Hall.
FIELD OF NIGHTMARES.
When Hamden Middle School was built, the athletic community was promised athletic fields to help with the shortage of fields in town.
Here we are going into the third year, and we still don't have a baseball field on line. There is a baseball field at the middle school that is so bad it can't be used. The grade is uneven and there is a drain in center field. The middle school baseball team must be bused to Rochford Field to play their home games.
I have asked a number of people what the problem is. Frankly I am tired of the excuses and the reasons given as to whose fault it is. etc. etc. It's time to figure out how to get a field that is playable. Excuses and placing blame just doesn't do it at this point. Where is the field that we were promised?
OOPS!!
Last week I reported that Dave Findley had been declared medically ineligible for the rest of the hockey season. Fortunately, we were given the wrong information. Findley was declared ineligible, but has returned for the end of the hockey season.
Billy plays for the love of the game and his school and deserves any break he can get.
AGAIN.
Many of the long-time “rink rats” tell me it was one of the best games they've ever seen at the Lou Astorino Rink. For the second time this year, the Hamden boys’ hockey team defeated number one ranked Fairfield Prep.
Hamden stuffed the puck in the net with one minute remaining in the game to clinch the 3-2 victory. I purposely have not used any names, because it was just a brilliant game by many players on both teams.
GIRLS BASKETBALL.
Hamden girls basketball under coach John Ceneri qualified for the SCC tournament.In the first game in the tournament, Hamden beat Cheshire High to advance to the next round. Eventual finalist career High School dumped Hamden.
The Lady Dragons have no seniors on the team, but they could be a tough out in the state tournament.
WHERE ARE THEY?
A reader would like to know what happened to former Hamden High hockey players Jeff Lombardi and Bobby DeLauro. If you know, let us know.
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