NAUGATUCK The resume is extensive and impressive. 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. We played it well up until that play. Rockville coach Erick Knickerbocker after his team played SMSA. Plasky, a 42-year-old Naugy alum who has been head coach at NHSsince 2001, is alleged to have given $2,000 to a mother who complained of trouble paying bills. I grew up idolizing them.". The junior also contributes on defense and in the passing game. I want to hear about it! Our seniors have such great attitudes. Almost as Hunt would have wanted Ansonia crushed Naugatuck 48-27 at Jarvis Field. To go from playing Stratford every year to playing Ansonia is a bit of a change. By far they are one of the top programs of all-time in Connecticut. We went for a walk, and he was able to do about three-quarters of a block," Sponheimer recalled. Several sources also said Johnson did not know he was doing anything that could have been in violation of CIAC rules. 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 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. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Moore, Brandon Barnes, Aston ( Jr.) Alexander, Keith ( Jr.) Marino, Marc ( Jr.) Glover, Ethan ( So.) It's 10 minutes away from my home and I'm excited about a new professional challenge.". 9. ". Its a great program with a great reputation, and theyve won a lot of games, Sollazzo said. Thats how you play football.. I feel like Im in a really good situation now.. 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. Behind quarterback Steve Smith and Michael Easley, Bunnell upset Staples 28-26 in the 2006 Class L championship. He attended Stratford public schools, graduating from Stratford High School. Recognize them. "I knew when we went through the process in 2001 of hiring a new coach it would be one of the most important decisions we would be involved with and we certainly got it right. 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. And their high school football futures, at least for now, appear to be in limbo. In the season opener against Masuk, Johnston rushed for 186 yards, six touchdowns and had six catches for 130 yards and one score. 10 Weston in double overtime, Fridays roundup: No. An appearance in the Orange Bowl. "All the reports about Naugatuck are very good," Bruno said. He really does. Call it another day at the office for Bosheas staff. He returned to Woodland in 2015, leading the Hawks to a 7-3 record, but then he stepped down after one year. 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. Naugatuck Valley League Watertown at Kennedy, ppd. 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. A lot of the guys came here because wed known them already. I wasnt sure if it was going to be in high school again, but I always thought that Naugy was a great place to coach, and I couldnt pass it up. Season: Fall. The Class LL final between New Canaan and Greenwich originally scheduled for 2 p.m. at Shelton High School will be played at Boyle Stadium in Stamford at 10 a.m. We had a lot of penalties in the first half. 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. We had a hard time stopping them. 2021 CIAC Football Quarterfinal Class L Masuk High School vs. Naugatuck High School . Bunnell went 13-0 for the first time, earning the No. The coaching staff would make sure of it. The Chargers had already unofficially secured the top seed in the CIAC Class S tournament, which begins Tuesday, when theyre expected to face North Branford. Bunnell's Michael Trovarelli runs the ball during their Thanksgiving eve football game with cross town rival Stratford at Bunnell High School in Stratford, Conn. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. On Oct. 21 a benefit dinner for Hunt was held at the St. Sebastian Club in Ansonia. There are no resources or collections to display. . While Hall has been injured and Deitelbaum could have found himself on. Good point, Tim Nixon. 3, Connecticut softball top performers (May 1), Former CT All-State guard transferring to ACC school, No. Legenza was cremated and Wednesdays church service was the one chance for locals to say goodbye. The game changes, said Lunea The thing what I like about this coaching staff is its very collegial. CT. 06770. "He seemed to be on the rebound. When Benoits job responsibilities kept him from coaching full time this season, he handed the keys to Unger, his former assistant at Guilford. Especially in our system, where the RPO and run-people-over, were throwing the ball really well. He was known, pretty much, all over the country, Plasky said. 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. Height: 5'9" Weight: 185 Age: 36 Prim. While nobody would discuss the issue on record because of the ongoing investigation, Naugatuck Patch has learned that Plasky asked for the $2,000 from the Naugatuck Football Alumni Association, a volunteer organization andfund-raisingarm for the football program. "I told him they should rename DeBarber Field after him.". Hewas not at practice on Thursday. The program never had a losing season until going 4-6 in 2009. Just before Thursday's game, booster clubs from both Ansonia and Seymour High School announced the creation of a Jack Hunt/Paul Sponheimer trophy named after the two Valley football coaching legends, according to John Sponheimer. Bruno takes over at Naugatuck after a tumultuous 2012, which saw the school embroiled in a recruiting scandal involving former coach Rob Plasky and Sacred Heart receiver David Coggins. Borough officials are currently investigating the case, and it is unclear if or when the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) will get involved. Benoit joins the staff on game nights and helps game planning. after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. 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. Here are some top priorities. 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. Craig's done an incredible job through 12 years. It is unclear how long the investigation will take. Shelton's David Dojlidko looks to turn the corner on Hand defender Gavin Wagner in the first half of their SCC football game at Shelton High School in Shelton, Conn. on Friday, September 16, 2022. 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. We knew we could throw the ball, we showed it at the end of last year. Killingly coach Chad Neal on GameTimeCTs Meat Grinder Podcast. Theres no egos here, said Nixon, 44, who commands West Havens Wing-T offense. after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. CT Gov. Theres no pressure there, Anderson joked. Sollazzos resume is loaded. Tuneful Tuesday: Share your children's musical talents with us! But Tedder said he learned more than just football from Hunt. Likewise, Naugatuck athletic director Brian Mariano said there was an awful lot to like about Anderson, who was selected from a pool of eight candidates offered interviews. Gigi D'Alessio In Concert at the Warner Theatre, Obituary: Janet (Embree) Golebiowski, 67, of Naugatuck, Guns/Ammunition Wanted Consignments Performed, Naugatuck Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area, Naugatuck Area: 5 Freshest Homes To Hit The Market, Obituary: Stanley L. Jaroneczyk, Jr., 81, of Naugatuck, Naugatuck Parks And Recreation To Host Blood Drive May 9, 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Waterbury Car Crash: Reports. No. 2 Darien tips No. Against Bethel he threw for five touchdowns. He caught the game-winning 70-yard touchdown pass with 1:12 left to beat Trumbull. Coach Dave Sollazzo stepped down after the season and is now an assistant at Farmington, where his son, Christopher, is a senior. Pete Paguaga is a senior sports producer for GameTimeCT and Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Over the first three years under Boshea, West Haven has boasted at least five former head coaches on staff. We thought we had to start executing, and we did it.. "Honestly, I did not feel when I got there we'd have the success that we did," Bruno said. And their high school football futures, at least for now, appear to be in limbo. Head Coach: Vacant . The senior has led the team to a 5-0 start while putting up video game like numbers. He was a defensive lineman at The Citadel from 1973-76. CHESHIRE, Conn. - The CIAC is releasing schedule changes for the 2018 CIAC Football Championship games on Saturday, December 8. If you have a tough, hard-nosed week of practice and perfect your fundamentals, then thats going to show up on Friday nights. ANSONIA -- On the day of its biggest game, Ansonia lost its largest football legend. I felt really good about everything, and it all just fell into place.. Bruno beat out several candidates, including Woodland offensive coordinator Tim Phipps. Johnston has exploded onto the scene with 878 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns to lead Trumbull to a 4-1 record. Im fully cooperating with the investigation, and I dont want to jeopardize that, he said. The older guys really want to teach the younger guys and we all learn from one another., Nixon grew up on the lower east side of Manhattan and played for Milford native Ken OKeefe at Allegheny College before McCarthy, on OKeefes suggestion, brought Nixon to town in time for West Havens 2002 championship season. WEST HAVEN The big game against Shelton at home back in October turned out to be a mess. Everyone on this staff has been around and seen different things. And I just coach my position. 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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. You want to stop as him as a runner, as a deep passer and that alley screen is something we practiced all week. Im just sponge in everything. F) (203) 720-5444 . Those who challenge government actions for the right reasons could be forever barred from political office unjustly by this law. Bunnell Head Coach Craig Bruno, during boys football action against Masuk in Stratford, Conn. on Friday October 5, 2012. Sean Patrick Bowley / Hearst Connecticut Media, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, CTs Alexis Sablone brings Converse shoe collab to New Haven, Mullins, No. Its last NVL title came in 2010, but it has only beaten arch rival Ansonia three times since 1987. The second round was more football-specific, and when it came to Xs and Os he really rose to the top, Mariano said. And we all think we know a lot about football.. Log in to get contact info. 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. "I mean that sincerely, I've been blessed. Ive always wanted to be a head coach, he said. (Ed) McCarthy taught me, if you never say anything, no one will know how stupid you are, Boshea said with a chuckle. Luneau took over as the West Haven baseball coach in 2015. Naugatuck's Cayden Martin celebrates after his touchdown run during a football game between Holy Cross and Naugatuck at Municipal Stadium, Waterbury on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. 0. Sponheimer said. Meanwhile, Javon Martin and David Coggins, who should be preparing for their senior years, are caught in the middle. But Sponheimer said Hunt's teams won all the games played in Seymour. That is a phrase the churchgoers heard so many times when Legenza took the field with his classic Naugatuck High School football and baseball teams from the 1950s to 1970s. 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. Legenza, the 1971 national high school coach of the year and a. He coaches linebackers and assists Unger with the defense. It all worked out for the best. He's rushed for 1,174 yards, 14 touchdowns to help lead Bunnell to a 3-2 record. 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 Naugy. Now, of course, the Naugy administration expects him to beat Ansonia. Submit an item for the newsletter, calendar or social media. Im at the point now Im not the rookie anymore, but I still see it as a learning opportunity.. As good a a coach Mastroni was regarded in town, Bunnell had never been to the state playoffs. It might have been the second seed with a win.