Bunnell High School football Head Coach Craig Bruno during scrimage action against Staples High School at Staples High in Westport, Conn. on Wednesday August 29, 2012. Ansonia was down 15-0 at the half. 2019-2020 CHSCA (CT High School Coaches Association) All-State Division 2 team - Avery Hinnant & Ese Onakpoma. The Naugatuck Board of Education last week hired Sollazzo to lead the Greyhounds football program. Plasky, a coach of numerous local teams, never played for Legenza, who gave up coaching in 1976 to focus on his administrative duties as a vice principal at the high school. And we all think we know a lot about football.. The trophy will go home with the winner of the annual Ansonia-Seymour game. That came before Plaskys time. Ansonia head coach Thomas Brockett disagrees a call during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Ansonias Aiden Mercer (#56), left, and Tracey Ray (#64) wrap-up Naugatucks Michael Deitlebaum (#38) during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatuck head coach Chris Anderson watches his team get set for a play during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatuck head coach Chris Anderson checks a play during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Ansonias David Cassetti (#3) rips the helmet off Naugatucks Jaylen Martinez (#7) as he powers his way over the goal line to score in the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Ansonias David Cassetti (#3) tries to stiff arm Naugatucks Cayden Martin (#13) on his way around the corner during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatucks Jacob Sanchez (#11) runs the ball in the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatuck hires longtime college coach to lead Greyhounds, Hawks fly high, then fall hard in first loss, Tenacity marks Hounds game on baseball diamond, Woodland softball continues to pile up victories, State reports COVID cases, deaths among fully vaccinated people, Naugatuck BOE member asked to resign over alarming social media posts, Police charge woman in connection with stabbing. Retired Head Coach Jack hunt watches the action. Naugatuck High School Football Coach Resigns: Report Its a great program with a great reputation, and theyve won a lot of games, Sollazzo said. Submit an item for the newsletter, calendar or social media. Last year Scott (Benoit) was running the defense, this year Tommy (Unger) is running the defense. Ansonia players celebrate after winning the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut Media. Here are some top priorities. Valley Independent Sentinel | Naugatuck Football Coach Resigns Everybody thinks I have this huge ego. He said he needed to step away for personal reasons, including the strong desire to coach his son, Brady, through Little League, travel basketball and flag football. Have something you want to share in our newsletter, calendar or social media? Hes going to go home and think he underperformed, but tonight was the tip of the iceberg of what this kid can do. New Fairfield coach Greg Schwarz said after his teams win over Sheehan. They took it to us a little bit, Naugatuck coach Chris Anderson said. He has 506 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, rushing for 100 yards in three games so far this season, he has caught nine passes for 93 yards. The game changes, said Lunea The thing what I like about this coaching staff is its very collegial. Thursday's high school scoreboard | The Zones after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. He was probably one of the toughest coaches I ever played for, but also one of the fairest, said Gene Massa, who played football for Legenza. Bunnell went 13-0 for the first time, earning the No. I had some other opportunities where I was offered the head coaching position in Connecticut, but I actually turned those high schools down because I had my eye on this job, Sollazzo said. Legenza, the 1971 national high school coach of the year and a longtime administrator at Naugatuck High School, died at age 80 on Sunday. 4 Darien boys lacrosse rallies to defeat No. One receiving touchdown, 23 carries for 170 yards and two scores, and the first-down conversion to seal the victory. I have a lot of great feelings and memories there, but I felt at this point in my life I had to make a change. He has thrown for 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions, while completing 68 percent of his passes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 205 Age: 23 Prim. 2 Darien tips No. Last year, we did this list but only named five players. "He said, `Spoon, I wonder how many we had.' Naugatuck High School coaches have the sole responsibility for the selection of all team members. The players, for their part, appreciate the guidance. At one point, Bunnell won 21 consecutive games under Bruno. Hearst Connecticut Media file photo. Sponheimer, who is Paul Sponheimer's cousin, specifically recalls the 1988 title game against New London, which was the top ranked team in the state. Michael Fornabaio is a sports reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He was known, pretty much, all over the country, Plasky said. Naugatuck's Jett Hall runs the ball during a football scrimmage at St. Joseph High School, Trumbull on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Coaching Staff Naugatuck High School: Football (Fall) Freshman Coaches: Junior Varsity Coaches: Copyright 1999-2022 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic . Below is an evolving list of Connecticut natives and state prep school football players in the Class of 2023 who have signed letters of intent to play football in college. He has thrown for 967 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 434 yards and 10 more scores. Football | CIAC His overall record of 193-26 ranks him 17th among high school football coaches, according to the Connecticut High School Record and Fact Book. Naugatuck High School - Naugatuck, CT - NFHS Network Assured hed be allowed to watch his son (and, Boshea said, that West Haven would beat Cheshire regularly), Ecke agreed to join the group. 40. May 2023 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! But having great players they make you look good., West Haven coaching staff a hotbed of head coaching castaways, Quinnipiac hockey coach to ring opening bell at NY Stock Exchange, How ex-Husky Donny Marshall helped guide Jaylin Stewart to UConn. Now, of course, the Naugy administration expects him to beat Ansonia. It's 10 minutes away from my home and I'm excited about a new professional challenge.". Naugatuck football 1990 season preview - YouTube Stats: Gonzalez has done a little bit of everything for the Spartans this year. Naugatuck Football's Tweets. His teams became known for their unorthodox, aggressive style: always going for two points after touchdowns, attempting fourth-down conversions at traditionally inopportune times, odd formations and elaborate trick plays. Ansonia senior David Cassetti; this is a recording. Staples' Tyler Clark runs with the ball during a football game between Staples and St. Joseph at Dalling Field, Trumbull on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Contact Host. "Stick to the plan," Cassetti said. By far they are one of the top programs of all-time in Connecticut. Its real important that we practice hard, because what you do in practice, you do in the game. We played it well up until that play. Rockville coach Erick Knickerbocker after his team played SMSA. Field: 3:30 PM Track: 3:30 PM. The Greyhounds haven't won a state championship since 1993. 9. He starred as a linebacker there from 1982-1985 under Mastroni and later came back as an assistant. Marc "Markey" Desruisseaux was born in Naugatuck on Dec. 16, 1992, according to the obituary. West Haven has gone 25-7 in three years with this cast of characters. Bruno brought his own brand of football to the state. Oh.. Bruno, 44, played at Bunnell in the 1980s and was elevated to head coach in 2001 to replace his mentor, Bob Mastroni. It is in my blood, and I knew that someday I would be back, Anderson said. Location: Hillside Middle School Naugatuck CT Time : 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday Wednesday and Friday Dates : April 17 - June 7 Cost : 23/2 hour sessions in 8 weeks $250 per child To register: bring your child to Naugatuck Rec Center (Armory) gym Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 5pm YMCA Events Boxing is Back - 6 Weeks of Training Registration open 6 Northwest Catholic on late goal, Volleyball top performances, games to watch (Oct. 19). Schedules - Naugatuck High School P . He's been honored as the Connecticut Post's Coach of the Year in 2006, Walter Camp's Coach of the Year and the MSG Network's Tri-State Coach of the Year in 2007, and the New York Jets' Coach of the Year in 2003. Bunnell head football coach Craig Bruno on the field during the first football game of the season against Bethel at Bunnell High School in Stratford on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. Our guys broke down what we did against Shelton in that first game, the things that didnt work, and said weve got to do this this and this, West Haven head coach Rich Boshea said . I still have great relationships with players I coached and the people around Bunnell. He likes to play a hard-nosed style of football, similar to how football was played years ago at Naugatuck. The program never had a losing season until going 4-6 in 2009. Greenwich boys swimming wins 52nd FCIAC title in 53 years, Roundup: Top seeds advance to CHSGHA girls ice hockey semifinals, No. Ansonia doesnt take a backseat to anybody in the state, let alone the league. He'll meet with Naugatuck's players next week. He should run for Mayor.. August 7, 2018. Local baseball and basketball coach Ron Plasky said Legenza inspired a generation of coaches in the borough. The junior also contributes on defense and in the passing game. We really felt he would be able to coach all of our kids from our best players to the ones that need the most attention and growth.. There are no resources or collections to display. Theres never been any stress on the staff that my idea is better than your idea. Over the first three years under Boshea, West Haven has boasted at least five former head coaches on staff. What they say: Its great to have two of them. $5 adults; $2 seniors; $2 students from other districts; Free for Naugatuck students with ID He stayed 19 years before retiring in 2005. The senior can throw too, with three touchdown passes on the season. Mariano, a longtime former educator, coach and principal, died at home on Sunday after complications from cancer. Official Tue, Apr 25, 2023 Seymour HS. 3, Connecticut softball top performers (May 1), Former CT All-State guard transferring to ACC school, No. It's definitely going to be difficult to win on Thanksgiving but I know what they're about. That dedication and his impressive football background earned him a unanimous vote of confidence from the 10-member head coach search committee at Naugatuck High School, and on May 13 the Board of Education appointed him the Greyhounds new head coach. Additionally, with his extensive professional network we were very excited for the opportunities he may be able to provide for our athletes.. CT Gov. He has 14 catches for 226 yards and two more touchdowns. And we turned it around and won.". New coach Craig Bruno and junior QB Jason Bradley talk with editor Sean Patrick Bowley about the new era of Naugatuck football. On Oct. 21 a benefit dinner for Hunt was held at the St. Sebastian Club in Ansonia. 6 Northwest Catholic on late goal, Volleyball top performances, games to watch (Oct. 19). Both players wanted to transfer to Naugy for their senior years from Sacred Heart in Waterbury, where they excelled on the gridiron for three years. He's rushed for 1,174 yards, 14 touchdowns to help lead Bunnell to a 3-2 record. What they say: The kid No. They like the Xs and Os. Take better care of your bones Join HSS for a new webinar on 5/3, Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Information Event. Meme Martin apparently cried out to Plasky and the football coach tried to help, said sources, who say that Pompei had no knowledge about money changing hands until Johnson approached him with concerns. Fine Art Friday: Share your children's artistic talents with us! I'm obviously great friends with (Ansonia coach) Tom Brockett. While Hall has been injured and Deitelbaum could have found himself on this list, Martin has been the one who has led the way for the Greyhounds on the ground. P) (203) 720-5400. Naugatuck Football History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 73 players) Head Coach: Dave Sollazo Ilunga, Socrates Navarro, Carmine ( Sr.) Tarmey, Nick Moore, Derrick ( Sr.) Motiani-Rincon, Vansh ( Sr.) Sanchez, Freddy Cestari, Kevin ( So.) Seymour High School (CT) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com The mourners went to say goodbye to a man who put Naugatuck sports on the map with his 64-game win streak from 1970 to 1972. Several sources also said Johnson did not know he was doing anything that could have been in violation of CIAC rules. It also presented a new challenge. That hasnt changed in 100 years; thats what wins football games. Ray Legenza, longtime Naugatuck High football and baseball coach, died Sunday at age 80. Submit an item for our social media through the following links: Star Student Nomination: Know a student who went above and beyond? Hunt's death at Griffin Hospital occurred about an hour before the kickoff of the annual Ansonia-Naugatuck Thanksgiving game at Jarvis Field. Plasky had broken CIAC rules when he and Frank Johnson. I know my role. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Naugatuck Football He spoke a lot about creating a community-based football program, which is important to us. Naugatuck last went to the state playoffs in 2010. Boshea rubs his chin and tilts his head. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. In that year's Derby game, Ansonia was facing a fourth-and-1 when coach Charles "Boots" Jarvis told DellaVolpe to run the ball over "Big Hunt.". Sponheimer said when Seymour joined the Naugatuck Valley League he requested Ansonia be on its schedule. Boshea brought on Manes this year to coach the secondary. He started at Maloney, coached at Central and Southern Connecticut State and at Derby under John Oko and Carmen DiCenso. He exited College Park, Md., when Randy Edsall left UConn to coach the Terps. Mariano Stayed Dedicated to Naugatuck, Family Through the End (Ed) McCarthy taught me, if you never say anything, no one will know how stupid you are, Boshea said with a chuckle. And now, 61-year-old Dave Sollazzo can add head coach at Naugatuck High School to his ledger. Naugatuck. Thirty-eight years of football coaching experience. Some of the decisions were easy pick the players who made our All-State teams a year ago and listen to trusted coaches, but like every season, players burst on the scene. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. He has 38 catches for 722 yards (averaging 19 yards a catch) and five touchdowns to help the Wreckers to a 4-1 start. Student Athlete Handbook - Naugatuck High School However, several sources close to the investigation said Naugatuck will notify the CIAC and cooperate with any investigation the agency deems necessary. He was 88. Since taking over for Ed McCarthy, who retired as the all-time winningest coach in Connecticut history in 2015, Boshea has continued McCarthy's established practice of bringing in castaway head. 232 Naugatuck Ct Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 232 Naugatuck Ct Premium High Res Photos Browse 232 naugatuck ct photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The offense couldnt do a thing. He said he is not certain if he will remain as Bassick's athletic director. We had a lot of penalties in the first half. From left, West Haven defensive coordinator Tom Unger, head coach Rich Boshea, assistant Tom Tousignant, assistant Ron Luneau and offensive coordinator Tim Nixon. April 27, 2023. I learn so much from these guys, Nixon said. It marked Ansonia's first losing season since 1969. 2019-2020 All-NVL Team - Avery Hinnant & Ese Onakpoma. We felt as though he was a man that could take our program to the next level., He has an old school feel to him, Mariano continued. Sources tell Naugatuck Patch that Pompei had warned Plaskyto be careful not to violate any potential CIAC violations while the Sacred Heart players were considering a transfer; Pompei specifically told Plasky to not have contact with the players or their families. Benoit joins the staff on game nights and helps game planning. WEST HAVEN The big game against Shelton at home back in October turned out to be a mess. For a long time, Id be the younger guy and theyd bring in a veteran head coach. So with all these guys around I just kind of sit in the meetings, nodding my head inquisitively like this. "I looked over and they had practically the whole team lined up on Jack," DellaVolpe said. Several sources also said Johnson did not know he was doing anything that could have been in violation of CIAC rules. David Cassetti scored all three Ansonia touchdowns as the Chargers finished an undefeated regular season with an NVL championship after an 18-10 win Thursday morning over Naugatuck at Veterans Field in front of an estimated crowd of 1,500. Elio Gugliotti contributed to this article. Football - Naugatuck High School Bill Grabowski, a pitcher on Legenzas streak team, said his coach was a tough disciplinarian who demanded excellence. We had a hard time stopping them. Position: S 40 Yard Dash 4.9 Bench Press 195 2019 Highlights Personal Statement My goal is to play at the next level and earn the chance to contribute to a championship contending team. That dedication and his impressive football background earned him a unanimous vote of confidence from the 10-member head coach search committee at Naugatuck High School, and on May 13 the Board of Education appointed him the Greyhounds' new head coach. "I felt that I've accomplished all my goals in a place that I built," said Bruno, who is also the athletic director at Bassick. But a chance at redemption presented itself when the Westies drew Shelton again in the first round of the Class LL playoffs. 543 Rubber Avenue . Watch this highlight video of the Seymour (CT) football team in its game Recap: Seymour vs. Naugatuck 2022 on Sep 16, 2022 More Videos Nov 15, 2022 @ 5:38am Stats Updated Seymour's stats have been entered for the 41-21 loss vs. Ansonia on 11/10/2022 6:00 PM. after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. Borough officials are currently investigating the case, and it is unclear if or when the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) will get involved. The second round was more football-specific, and when it came to Xs and Os he really rose to the top, Mariano said. Everyone who has a potential involvement in the situation is being asked to give a statement to borough attorney Edward "Ned" Fitzpatrick, sources say. Boshea says he was relaxing on beach when he heard Ecke was available and had what he called an epiphany. Would Ecke, who was dismissed at Cheshire following the 2011 season, even consider being an assistant for his former rivals?
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