Pictured on left, Catherine Palmer claimed her second consecutive WMS crown with the Stratford Brakettes on Sunday. She also played softball at CHS and Wesleyan University. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media A 2022 Cheshire High School graduate, Catherine Palmer has won her second straight Women's Major Softball title with the Stratford Brakettes. In hosting the 18th national tournament from Friday through Sunday, the Brakettes swept five games, the last f

Cheshire's Kasen Dobler was awarded the 14-U Golden Glove for his goalkeeping at soccer nationals. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Competing from July 16-23 in Provo and Salt Lake City, Utah, local soccer players helped Vale Sports Club make history in the U.S. Youth Soccer Championships. The Vale Newells 2012 boys’ team went unbeaten (5-0-1) en route to winning their first national title. The squad clinched the 14-U premier division crown against Ups

After winning her first Olympic gold medal, Alexis Holmes returned to CA for a meet-and-greet event. Photo by Greg Lederer. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media A Cheshire Academy graduate, Alexis Holmes medaled during the United States Track and Field Outdoor and Para National Championships held July 23-26 in New York. In the women's 400-meter final, Holmes placed runner-up (50.47) to only Aaliyah Butler (49.93). She moved up after taking fourth (51.71) in the first round.

Connecticut Charge 14-U Gold shined in East Coast Summer Nationals. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Connecticut Charge 14-U Gold softball excelled during Triple Crown Sports East Coast Summer Nationals held last Wednesday through Sunday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The team went 5-2 and made the final in the Platinum Division. In opening with Pool Play D, the Charge beat TN Mojo Griebe 2029-2030 (3-1), tied Thunder National Falciglia (4-4), and came

CYB All-Stars have a 2-1 record in Little League Sectionals, so far. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media In Little League Sectionals on Wednesday, Cheshire Youth Baseball 12-U All-Stars extended their season with a 5-2 victory over Simsbury at Montowese Park in North Haven. The win avenged a 6-5 loss in last Saturday’s opener. The rematch was close like the first meeting. The game was tied 1-1 in the seventh inning, but CYB broke through to score four times

Morgan Schechter holds the national rugby trophy. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media A 2022 Cheshire High School graduate, Morgan Schechter helped American International College (Massachusetts) women capturing the National Collegiate Rugby 7's Championship in Boyds, Maryland. On April 25-26, the Yellow Jackets went swept four games, including a 24-7 clinching victory over three-time defending champion Brown University. AIC beat Walsh University (42-0), the

From left, Jordan McCue and Jenica Matos ended their Cheshire softball careers as the program's first All-Americans. Photo by Greg Lederer. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Coming into this year, Cheshire High School softball was driven to win a second straight Class LL title. Not only did the Rams accomplish their mission during an unbeaten season, but the team has also been recognized individually on the national stage. For the first time, Cheshire has secured All-Am

CYB 12-U All-Stars hold the District 4 title banner in Milford. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media On Tuesday at Ralph Clarkson Field in Milford, the Cheshire Youth Baseball 12-U All-Star team used an offensive explosion to rally for a Little League District 4 title. Down 3-2 against Milford, Cheshire went ahead for good with three runs in the fourth inning and then they gained separation with a five-run surge during the fifth. Asher Corcoran just missed h

A four-year varsity player, Jenica Matos became the first Rams softball player to receive All-American. Photo courtesy of Corley Fleming. Jenica Matos clinched Cheshire softball's second straight state title with her 17th strikeout against Southington. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media As a four-year varsity pitcher, Jenica Matos enjoyed a record-setting career with Cheshire High School softball. Her Ram career came to an end on June 13, but she made history one more ti

While at CHS, Matt Jeffery was ranked as the nation's top lacrosse recruit and chose to extend his career at Notre Dame. A three-time All-American and former Connecticut and Southern Connecticut Conference Player of the Year, Jeffery contributed to consecutive state titles (2023-24) and clinched an SCC crown with an overtime game-winner in 2023. Like in lacrosse, he co-captained Cheshire football. Photo by Greg Lederer. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media A 2024 Cheshire Hi

From left, Kylee McIntosh Carlos and Gabby Tirado played key roles in Sporting CT winning the Inaugural Brandi Chastain Cup. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Cheshire High School graduates Gabby Tirado (2023) and Kylee McIntosh Carlos (2010) helped propel Sporting CT to winning the Women’s Professional Soccer League’s Inaugural Brandi Chastain Cup in Davis, California. In the final on June 7, Sporting CT pulled out a 2-2 (3-2 in penalty kicks) victory ov

Michael Sansone is pictured with his mother Kathleen. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media On June 21, Cheshire native and Portland Sea Dogs pitcher Michael Sansone came away victorious in a AA baseball trip back to his home state. In pitching 4.1 innings of relief, the left hander helped the Sea Dogs win 10-4 over the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin Park. Sansone recorded four strikeouts, along with holding the opposition to three hits, two walks, and two run

From left, Cheshire's Ryan DiNicola and Brandon Belancik won the State Cup with their Vale Newell 2009 soccer team. Photo courtesy of John Belancik. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media On June 7, Cheshire High School rising senior soccer players Brandon Belancik and Ryan DiNicola contributed to Vale Newell 2009 winning the State Cup over CT Rush at Newington High School. The squad also placed first in the National League New England spring season. Belancik and DiNicola have

Auritro Dasgupta sprinted to a pair of top-eight finishes in the Region I Championship. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Cheshire High School rising seniors shined in the age 17-18 division of the United States Track and Field Association Junior Olympic Region I Championship held June 25-28 at Gordon College in Massachusetts. Representing Capital City Track Club, Kaylee George (second, four feet and 11.50 inches) and Solei Cardona-Martinez (fourth, 4'9.5

Cheshire girls posed after being last year's inaugural alumni game champions. Photo by Greg Lederer. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Cheshire High School girls' soccer has scheduled their Second Alumni Game for July 16 at Alumni Field. Start time is 7 p.m. There will be an 11-on-11 game, two 9-on-9 games, and other small-sided contests depending on numbers. A $10 registration will benefit the Rams program. For registration, contact Head Coach Eric Rothbart at erothbart@

Ryan Farrell shined in cross country and track before attending Louisville. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media A 2021 Cheshire High School graduate, University of Louisville red shirt junior Ryan Farrell made his debut in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship on June 10. In the prelims of the 800-meters at the University of Oregon, Farrell placed 14th overall (1:46.99). In qualifying for the meet, he became Louisville’s first outdoor Atl

From left, Matthew Rinaldi, Jack Mooney, Bryce Falcon, and Robert Juliano competed in the boys' 2,000-meter steeplechase. Submitted photo. For boys' hammer throw, Josh Lengyel came in ninth place. Submitted photo. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media On Tuesday, Cheshire High School sophomore Jack Mooney won his first state title in the boys’ 2,000-meter steeplechase (6:33.43) at Willow Brook Park in New Britain. Classmates Robert Juliano (26th, 7:23.37), Matthew Rinaldi (37

Tylie Lawless tallied a goal and three assists against Simsbury. Photo by Jim Brandolini. Hailey Teel shoots under pressure in the first quarter of the Class L final. Photo by Jim Brandolini. Defender Maeve Zbikowski sprints down the field at Fairfield University's Rafferty Stadium. Photo by Jim Brandolini. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media On Saturday, the Class L high school girls’ lacrosse final brought a sense of familiarity. After Simsbury won 12-4 over Cheshire last

Cheshire softball repeated as state champions for the first time this year. Photo by Greg Lederer. Seniors wrapped up their career with a 94-12 record. Photo by Greg Lederer. Jenica Matos clinched a 1-hit shutout with her 15th strikeout. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media For Cheshire High School softball, Saturday’s Class LL final was an emotional experience at University of Connecticut’s Burrill Family Field. Not only were the Rams just win away from completing an unbeat

In the third quarter on Thursday, Jonny Heavens netted consecutive goals to tie Guilford at 7-7. Photo by Greg Lederer. Will Wable tallied three of his four points in the opening quarter at the University of Hartford. by Greg Lederer Cheshire Sports Media Back on April 28, Cheshire High School boys’ lacrosse pulled out a 8-7 win over Guilford. When the Southern Connecticut Conference rivals met up again in Thursday’s Class L semifinal, the game was similarly tight, but this t