That hasnt changed in 100 years; thats what wins football games. 40. NAUGATUCK As The Star-Spangled Banner echoed through St. Francis of Assisi Church in honor of legendary coach Ray Legenza on Wednesday, the crowd of more than 100 mourners seemed to wait in quiet anticipation for the announcement of Play ball!. Head Coach: Chris Anderson . Especially in our system, where the RPO and run-people-over, were throwing the ball really well. "The day we won the championship, it forever changed the way the school and the program would be looked at," Bruno said. Several sources also said Johnson did not know he was doing anything that could have been in violation of CIAC rules. "I called him Tree because he was just about the biggest human being I ever saw. But to know him as a neighbor, he was just a great guy who really cared about Naugatuck.. 543 Rubber Avenue . Official Tue, Apr 25, 2023 Seymour HS. Below are 10 players who we missed before the season started. Bunnell went 13-0 for the first time, earning the No. It was only a few weeks ago that Paul Sponheimer, who served as Hunt's best man, visited his friend. Trumbull's Rowan Johnston runs the ball during a football game between Staples and Trumbull at McDougall Stadium, Trumbull on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. It only took some needling from Luneau When youre ready for a change, well have a place for you here, Unger recalls Luneau saying a call from McCarthy, and a job as a math teacher to get Unger to join up. While Hall has been injured and Deitelbaum could have found himself on. Boshea rubs his chin and tilts his head. But that was its first appearance in 10 years. "That (beating Naugatuck) would have meant a lot to him," said Jonny Tedder, an Ansonia High School linebacker from 2000-04. 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. Bunnell's signature win came in his fifth season. Naugatuck High School Football Coach Resigns: Report - Naugatuck, CT - BREAKING: The coach led the squad to a 7-3 record last year and a state playoff berth in 2014, according to reports. CT. 06770. They recorded three first downs on their last drive to kill off the last 4:31. New Fairfield QB Justin McCormack throws a pass during high school football action against Masuk in Monroe, Conn., on Friday October 28, 2021. You should have seen it. When he said, You should have seen it, I realized I needed to start seeing it.. I just add a little bit here and there and say, Hey lets try this. McCarthy taught Nixon the offense, which Nixon continues to believe is best suited to the West Haven mentality. On defense, he has one interception and one fumble forced. I still have great relationships with players I coached and the people around Bunnell. 543 Rubber Avenue . . Luneau, who doubles as schools baseball coach, has been with the staff for 10 years. Ansonia leads the all-time series 77-35-10. He's rushed for 1,174 yards, 14 touchdowns to help lead Bunnell to a 3-2 record. Thats why they all get along. He said he is not certain if he will remain as Bassick's athletic director. He played semi-pro. This years group includes former Guilford coach Tom Unger, former Cheshire and Danbury coach Mark Ecke, former Derby coach Ron Luneau and on game nights former Guilford, Hamden and North Branford coach Scott Benoit. Hunt, 66, retired as Ansonia football coach in 2005, but still worked at the city's middle school, where his 6-foot-7 and 275-pound frame and booming voice served him well in handling attendance, discipline and in-school suspensions there. What they say: Cayden Martin, is a fantastic (player), he is an all-state player in my opinion. Naugatuck Chris Anderson on GameTimeCTs Meat Grinder Podcast. Its privilege to have all these great coaches, senior all-state back Kyle Godfrey said. He likes to play a hard-nosed style of football, similar to how football was played years ago at Naugatuck. "I mean that sincerely, I've been blessed. Benoit joins the staff on game nights and helps game planning. Naugatuck (8-2, 5-2) should be the fifth seed in the Class L tournament and face a trip to fourth-seeded, sixth-ranked New Canaan. Sollazzo then spent one season at Villanova and four at UMass. Hearst Connecticut Media file photo. I appreciate all of my players' hard work. Bruno beat out several candidates, including Woodland offensive coordinator Tim Phipps. Theyre a nice combination to have an in a game like this where both teams are going 1,000 miles an hour for four quarters. Shelton coach Mike DeFelice after Sheltons win over Windsor. Meanwhile, Javon Martin and David Coggins, who should be preparing for their senior years, are caught in the middle. "Stick to the plan," Cassetti said. While it is unclear what the money went toward, the Republican-American of Waterbury posted a blog on Tuesday stating the academic transcripts of Martin and Coggins are being withheld by Sacred Heart because part of the tuition for both had not been paid. P) (203) 720-5400. Hewas not at practice on Thursday. We have rough kids at West Haven and this is what we do, he said. $5 adults; $2 seniors; $2 students from other districts; Free for Naugatuck students with ID The student-athlete is responsible for all schoolwork missed due to early dismissals for any interscholastic sporting events. The committees were very impressed with Mr. Sollazzos experience and knowledge of the game, Mariano said. Naugatuck, Jr. To go from playing Stratford every year to playing Ansonia is a bit of a change. A halftime lead disappeared. I felt really good about everything, and it all just fell into place.. I think you had more respect for him as you got older, Grabowski said. Quarterback Thomas Dreibholz of Killingly throws a pass during the CIAC Class M semfiinals. Please share this with any amazing NHS alums you know. "I will be eternally grateful and appreciative of outstanding job Craig did for Bunnell, Bunnell football in his 12 years as head coach," Bunnell athletic director Dave Johnson said. Twenty-nine seasons in Division I. Everyone who has a potential involvement in the situation is being asked to give a statement to borough attorney Edward "Ned" Fitzpatrick, sources say. He said Hunt gathered the team around him in the locker room and began "speaking about Ansonia pride, how we never give up and how we can come back and win. Sean has won numerous national and regional honors and is best known for his innovative and comprehensive coverage of Connecticut high school football. Last year Scott (Benoit) was running the defense, this year Tommy (Unger) is running the defense. Thats how you play football.. Boshea acts as the team manager, mediator and fittingly a traffic cop for its myriad of personalities. Sean -- or SPB -- is a Woodbridge native and an alumnus of Amity Regional and Syracuse University who has covered high school sports in Connecticut for over two decades, beginning at Elm City Newspapers and Connecticut Post, now as editor of GameTimeCT.com. There are lot of things I like about it. He made me the person I am today," said Tedder who works as an insurance claims adjuster for Connecticare in Farmington. Bill Grabowski, a pitcher on Legenzas streak team, said his coach was a tough disciplinarian who demanded excellence. 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. Hernandez has rushed for 1,017 yards (203.4 yards per game) and 14 touchdowns. Log in to get contact info. There was nobody that really compared to him in the process.. Plasky had broken CIAC rules when he and Frank Johnson. Sports from Rep-Am.com. Ansonia Quarterback Christopher Kaminski (#10) is chased out of the backfield by 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. Kaminski was tackled behind the line of scrimmage and fumbled the ball for a turnover. Oh.. We tried to get him as many times as we could. I just didnt feel at that time like I could do what was necessary for that program, Anderson said. Naugatuck High School football coach Rob Plasky is on paid leave as borough officials investigate whether he violated CIAC rules by giving money to the mother of standout players who wanted to transfer to Naugatuck. Republican-American of Waterbury posted a blog on Tuesday. He also rushed for 5 TDs on just 7 carries against the Coventry co-op. Football; Girls Basketball; Girls Soccer; Girls Swimming & Diving; Girls Tennis; Golf; Indoor Track; Outdoor Track; Softball; Volleyball; Weightlifting; Naugatuck High School. He coaches linebackers and assists Unger with the defense. I just let them do what they want to do and tell them: You write up the practice plan and Ill just take the credit on Friday nights like McCarthy did.. 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 says his primary responsibility is to lead the program and attend to the needs of his players, who come from diverse and sometimes difficult backgrounds. Chris Moffo was my assistant, and I felt like he could do a better job than I could.. The coaching staff would make sure of it. May 2023 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! Hunt coached Ansonia to seven state championships, including the 2002 and 2003 teams. I want to hear about it! Pompei said he could not comment at this time when reached by phone Thursday evening. However, several sources close to the investigation said Naugatuck will notify the CIAC and cooperate with any investigation the agency deems necessary. Ive always been impressed with Naugatuck. Johnston is on pace to rush for 38 touchdowns. We thought we had to start executing, and we did it.. 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.". Naugatuck High School football coach Rob Plasky is on paid leave as borough officials investigate whether he violated CIAC rules by giving money to the mother of standout players who wanted to. After the season was over, I decided I was going to pursue some high school head coaching jobs.. We had a lot of penalties in the first half. Here are some top priorities. Youve got people in this town who have been here their whole lives and will do anything to support this team.. P . "I'm leaving this situation on good terms. A dozen years in the Atlantic Coast Conference. 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. 4 Darien boys lacrosse rallies to defeat No. Naugatucks Andrew Tyszka (#19) pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Kaminski was tackled behind the line of scrimmage and fumbled the ball for a turnover. Go Greyhounds! But after taking a 10-0 lead a minute into the second quarter on Dom DeSousas 34-yard field goal, the Greyhounds netted only 42 yards the rest of the game, and 39 of those came on their next drive. Im more involved on the defense, but if I see something on offense Nix and Bo will listen to what I have to say.. A look at the Ansonia football program and the multi-generational reach it has, during a game against Wilby in Ansonia, Conn. on Friday November 11, 2011. Over the first three years under Boshea, West Haven has boasted at least five former head coaches on staff. Additionally, with his extensive professional network we were very excited for the opportunities he may be able to provide for our athletes.. Enter Chris Anderson, the two-time former coach (and two-time state champion) at Woodland, who had been the offensive coordinator there in 2019. As one of the younger men on the staff and a guy who completed U.S. Marine officer training before veering into teaching, Unger runs the teams weight training program as well as it defense. Local baseball and basketball coach Ron Plasky said Legenza inspired a generation of coaches in the borough. 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Craig Bruno, the only football coach to win playoff games and state championships at Bunnell High School, has been named the next head coach at Naugatuck High School. To a man, they all say there are no clash of personalities, only a free exchange of ideas as they craft a game plan for Friday nights. 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. (Ed) McCarthy taught me, if you never say anything, no one will know how stupid you are, Boshea said with a chuckle. Have something you want to share in our newsletter, calendar or social media? 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. At one point, Bunnell won 21 consecutive games under Bruno. Im an old-school guy, and I believe in coaching fundamentals, technique and toughness. The Hawks include local Northwest United boys high school football coach Jen Garzone and other area players such as Tracy Crosby and Isabella Mancini from Waterbury. "What's ironic is that nothing meant more to Jack than the traditional Thanksgiving game against Naugatuck," said John Sponheimer, an Ansonia attorney, assistant Ansonia football coach and longtime Hunt friend. Alumni Stories:Help us inspire our students by showing them all the possibilities that await them after graduation! . Naugatuck. CT. 06770. There are no resources or collections to display. NAUGATUCK The resume is extensive and impressive. Elio Gugliotti contributed to this article. That organizations co-chairman, Frank Johnson Jr., had no comment on Thursday. Could girls flag football one day become a CIAC-sanctioned sport? 10 Weston in double overtime, Fridays roundup: No. I've told my players so many times, `You will never play there again without playing under the past history of winning a state championship.'". He has covered high school sports for pretty much that whole time, though he also covered the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers daily for 17 years. They played Ansonia football. Behind quarterback Steve Smith and Michael Easley, Bunnell upset Staples 28-26 in the 2006 Class L championship. Guys communicate. When the Naugatuck job opened in mid-January, Sollazzo submitted his four-page resume to Athletic Director Brian Mariano. 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Naugatuck Football It defeated Masuk 27-21 in the Class L title game. 7 Law no-hits Branford, Hamden Hall's Schoonmaker taken by Cowboys in NFL Draft 2nd round, Levis selected by Tennessee in NFL Draft 2nd round: 'Meant to be'. The Naugatuck Board of Education last week hired Sollazzo to lead the Greyhounds football program. I knew him as a vice principal before that, and he was always a tough guy. Ansonia was disciplined, well prepared and it'd be a good game. Victories in the Gator Bowl and the Peach Bowl. It's 10 minutes away from my home and I'm excited about a new professional challenge.". Log in to get contact info. after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. He is known as a tough, successful coach, but he also has that teaching background, Mariano said. That organizations co-chairman, Frank Johnson Jr., had no comment on Thursday. The team selection is based on consideration of the athlete's ability, sportsmanship, and citizenship. I am really excited to get back in the mix again. They like the Xs and Os. Naugatuck 42 Waterbury Career Academy 13 Final Box Score All Contest Videos Oct 29, 2022 @ 4:00am Eric Frantz Oct 25, 2022 Connecticut hs football Week 8 primer "It wasn't about me, it was about our team. Sources identified the woman as Meme Martin, the mother of quarterback Javon Martin and legal guardian of David Coggins, a wide receiver who has verbally committed to Div. Unger, 39, who once coached alongside Giants head coach Ben McAdoo at Fairfield University (his alma mater), spent seven years as the head coach at Guilford (also his alma mater). Naugatuck last went to the state playoffs in 2010. With Hunt gone and Douglas Morrell serving his first and only year as the head coach, Ansonia dropped to a 5-6 record. 1 football power Boston College. He started his career at Cheshire an assistant under current Boston College coach Steve Addazio and was a member of seven state championship staffs, including five as Cheshires head coach. Call it another day at the office for Bosheas staff. 2019-2020 All-Iron Team - Derrick Jagello & Robert Sanders. He briefly spent another year as Capital Prep Harbors football coach and athletic director. But Tedder said he learned more than just football from Hunt. Against Bethel he threw for five touchdowns. Sponheimer said Hunt's record of 17-2 "against some great Naugatuck teams," which is a much larger school, is a testament to the coach. No. Share the love: What do you love about Naugatuck Schools? Having great players makes all of us look like even better coaches than we really are. The win keeps the Chargers' winning streak alive at 25 and paves the way for their Class S quarterfinal clash with Prince Tech of Hartford Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ansonia. Good point, Mark Ecke Good point, Mark Manes. Im a Westie through and through, he said. He has thrown for just 445 yards and four touchdowns, but has done his damage on the ground. "To him this was the game that made Ansonia's season.". Bunnell High School Head Coach Craig Bruno, during football scrimage action against Staples High School at Staples High in Westport, Conn. on Wednesday August 29, 2012. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media, The 2022 CIAC High School Football Midseason Report, GameTimeCT Football Pick'Em Podcast: Week 7 selections. Pete Paguaga/Hearst Connecticut NAUGATUCK [VITALS] COACH CHRIS ANDERSON (2nd season, 9-2) HOME Veterans Field, Naugatuck HS PLAYOFF CLASS L CONFERENCE NVL Division I Moore, Brandon Barnes, Aston ( Jr.) Alexander, Keith ( Jr.) Marino, Marc ( Jr.) Glover, Ethan ( So.) He was 88. They like challenges. YEAR OveraLL reCORD rEGULAR sEASON tITLES sTAND OUT ATHLETES; . Submit an item for the newsletter, calendar or social media. "If you look back at some of the past winners like Bill McAllister and Boots Jarvis (both former Ansonia High School coaches) and Lou DeFillippo (who coached Derby High School and played four seasons with the New York Giants), I'm not sure if I'm anywhere close to those guys. 3 New Canaan, St. Joseph adjusts, defeats No. I was given a lot of the responsibilities without being the head coach and not worrying about some of the other stuff. Submit an item for our social media through the following links: Star Student Nomination: Know a student who went above and beyond? But a chance at redemption presented itself when the Westies drew Shelton again in the first round of the Class LL playoffs. Were always saying what we picked up from this clinic, or what we picked up from this coaching staff. Position: RB/LB Stats: All of the preseason hype for Naugatuck was about Jett Hall and Michael Deitelbaum. The ball is just out of the reach of Naugatucks Cayden Martin (#13) while being defended by Ansonias Paul palmer (#11) 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) cuts through a hole in the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Ten to be inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame May 11, Top 10 Softball Poll (May 1): North Haven joins, Newtown to No. Height: 5'9" Weight: 185 Age: 36 Prim. Everyone on this staff has been around and seen different things. 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. The legacy he leaves behind is one of greatness both on and off the. He returned to Woodland in 2015, leading the Hawks to a 7-3 record, but then he stepped down after one year. Image. We click automatically. 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. Now, of course, the Naugy administration expects him to beat Ansonia. They really, really did a good job.. 0. 2 Darien tips No. Anthony Atkinson '05 Recruiting Profile Naugatuck High School Naugatuck, CT Football See Full Profile College Coach? Ive always wanted to be a head coach, he said. 7 Law no-hits Branford, Hamden Hall's Schoonmaker taken by Cowboys in NFL Draft 2nd round, Levis selected by Tennessee in NFL Draft 2nd round: 'Meant to be'. They know what it takes to get the job done., Dont forget we have great players, too, Unger said. Longtime Naugatuck High School football Coach Rob Plasky has resigned from the position as an continues into whether he violated CIAC rules by giving money to the mother of two possile transfers. Levels: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshmen. A ski and movie aficionado during off-seasons, he still calls Greater New Haven home. I learn so much from these guys, Nixon said. I am tired of hearing about it A changed man, living She survived Thirteen stab wounds, a broken neck, Baseball notebook: Strong arms spur Holy Cross, Seymours no-hit pitcher didnt know until game was over, Saturdays lacrosse roundup: Pomperaug girls down Lauralton. Naugatuck High School, home of the Greyhounds, is a public school located in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Field: 3:30 PM Track: 3:30 PM. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Ten to be inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame May 11, Top 10 Softball Poll (May 1): North Haven joins, Newtown to No.

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