They took it to us a little bit, Naugatuck coach Chris Anderson said. By far they are one of the top programs of all-time in Connecticut. 6 Northwest Catholic on late goal, Volleyball top performances, games to watch (Oct. 19). Reached by phone Thursday evening, Plasky said he could not discuss the issue. 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. And we turned it around and won.". 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. Staff Shout-Out: Has a NPS staff member done something amazing? 2 ranking in the state media poll. The legacy he leaves behind is one of greatness both on and off the. 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. That organizations co-chairman, Frank Johnson Jr., had no comment on Thursday. Sollazzo said one of the top reasons he was attracted to Naugy was the tradition surrounding the program. August 7, 2018. Hey, lets try that. "He taught discipline. YEAR OveraLL reCORD rEGULAR sEASON tITLES sTAND OUT ATHLETES; . 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. There are no resources or collections to display. Legenza, the 1971 national high school coach of the year and a longtime administrator at Naugatuck High School, died at age 80 on Sunday. Borough officials are currently investigating the case, and it is unclear if or when the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) will get involved. For a long time, Id be the younger guy and theyd bring in a veteran head coach. Bunnell's signature win came in his fifth season. The coaching staff would make sure of it. Plasky would often stop to talk to Legenza because, as Plasky said, You didnt just drive by Coach Legenza and wave, you stopped to talk to him. He said the two would talk frequently about the Red Sox and their respective coaching experiences. HS. On defense he has two interceptions and on special teams he has flipped the field with long kickoff and punt returns, including the eventual game-winning 90-yard kick return touchdown against Newington. It's 10 minutes away from my home and I'm excited about a new professional challenge.". Anthony Atkinson '05 Recruiting Profile Naugatuck High School Naugatuck, CT Football See Full Profile College Coach? 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. Bunnell's Head Coach Craig Bruno gives instructions to a player during a game against Pomperaug. Naugatuck last went to the state playoffs in 2010. These guys arent guys who want to bang their chests and say how good they are, Boshea said. He was 88. It is unclear how long the investigation will take. 543 Rubber Avenue . Jack Hunt, the school's gigantic two-way lineman from the 1960s who honed his playing skills under Bill Parcells and Jimmy Johnson at Wichita State before coming home to lead the Ansonia Chargers. We went for a walk, and he was able to do about three-quarters of a block," Sponheimer recalled. If he isnt beating you with his arm, he is beating you with his legs. He said it reminds him of his playing days at Harrison High in New York state, and hes looking forward to meeting members of the community. Boshea says Luneau typically is the guy who greases the wheels to get other head coaches to join the West Haven staff. He helped coach his son, John, who served as an Ansonia co-captain in 1984. Against Weston he rushed for four touchdowns. Hes really done a great job here. Boshea also gives high praise to Tousignant, whom he brought over from Naugatuck to help coach the offensive and defensive lines. I feel like Im in a really good situation now.. Naugatuck football coach Rob Plasky resigned Friday, a day after being suspended for his alleged involvement in the recruitment of two players who wished to transfer to the school from Sacred . "It wasn't about me, it was about our team. Nixon lives with his family in West Haven and teaches English the high school and has no plans on being anywhere else. Ansonia scored 20 unanswered points while shutting New London out in the second half. Last year Scott (Benoit) was running the defense, this year Tommy (Unger) is running the defense. Its funny, Unger said, one of our sophomores had given Coach Ecke a sideways look one time and I pulled him aside and said, Do you know how many state championships hes single-handedly been involved in? And the kid was like, Oh oh, really? 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. From left, West Haven defensive coordinator Tom Unger, head coach Rich Boshea, assistant Tom Tousignant, assistant Ron Luneau and offensive coordinator Tim Nixon. This is a carousel. Stew Leonard Sr. remembered at service: 'Most positive energy', Haar: Lamont deflects demands to spend CT surplus on education, Why a New York business wants to move its headquarters to CT, The CT legislature has 500 bills. Bruno brought his own brand of football to the state. Naugatuck High School. Log in to get contact info. So with the first half of the season in the books, we took at look at who we missed. F) (203) 720-5444 . He has rushed for close to 500 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading his team to a 4-1 record. You should have seen it. When he said, You should have seen it, I realized I needed to start seeing it.. And then, when we had our opportunities on offense, we just didnt make it happen, bottom line.. Bunnell went 13-0 for the first time, earning the No. MILFORD A Naugatuck man initially accused of sexually assaulting a Seymour woman in 2020 received a suspended sentence and probation last week after . Position: WR Sec. I like being around these guys because were always learning something new about the game. Stats: The junior has a nose for the end zone, after all he has scored at least one touchdown in every game this season for the 4-1 Gaels. Were always sharing ideas. The amount of knowledge in that room is ridiculous. Elio Gugliotti contributed to this article. This nuclear waste has been sitting in CT for 50 years. We pound the ball.. If you have a tough, hard-nosed week of practice and perfect your fundamentals, then thats going to show up on Friday nights. That organizations co-chairman, Frank Johnson Jr., had no comment on Thursday. Its educational. 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. 1. 2021 CIAC Football Quarterfinal Class L Masuk High School vs. Naugatuck High School . It never happens. That came before Plaskys time. He coaches linebackers and assists Unger with the defense. 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 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. And they all respect each other., Theres no egos. 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. He has 14 catches for 226 yards and two more touchdowns. What they say: James gets a lot of shine and he will continue to do so,Ledyard coach Mike Serricchio told the Day of New London. 1 football power Boston College. He attended Stratford public schools, graduating from Stratford High School. Fine Art Friday: Share your children's artistic talents with us! It all worked out for the best. 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. Sponheimer said when Seymour joined the Naugatuck Valley League he requested Ansonia be on its schedule. One day, he said, Dad, I got my first sack today. Image. The Naugatuck school . 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. 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.) after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. 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. 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. We have rough kids at West Haven and this is what we do, he said. Sports from Rep-Am.com. They like challenges. Quarterback Thomas Dreibholz of Killingly throws a pass during the CIAC Class M semfiinals. I dont know whats going to happen in the next two weeks, but I know these kids will give us some real effort, and Im proud of them. Ansonia coach Tom Brockett, David Cassetti, Ansonia come back to beat Naugatuck, win NVL title, National Signing Day 2022-2023: Connecticuts signing list. It also presented a new challenge. Hewas not at practice on Thursday. He stayed 19 years before retiring in 2005. This is a carousel. He then traveled to Maryland, where he spent the next 10 years as the defensive line coach and later the recruiting coordinator for Ralph Friedgens Terrapins. They like the Xs and Os. 2021 CIAC Football Quarterfinal Class L Masuk High School vs. Naugatuck High School - 11/30/2021 | Watch Live & On Demand . They have beautiful facilities and they are committed to winning. Ive recruited there, Ive liked the facility, Ive liked the school. Coaching Staff Naugatuck High School: Football (Fall) Freshman Coaches: Junior Varsity Coaches: Copyright 1999-2022 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic . 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 day we won the championship, it forever changed the way the school and the program would be looked at," Bruno said. I want to be recognized as a tough football team, Sollazzo said. Position: LS Bench Press 235 Junior football season Personal Statement Hello, I'm Matt Johnson, #50 and Captain for The Greyhounds. Below are 10 players who we missed before the season started. Naugatuck High School NAUGATUCK, CT Football See Full Profile College Coach? Log in to get contact info. Bruno, 44, played at Bunnell in the 1980s and was elevated to head coach in 2001 to replace his mentor, Bob Mastroni. The student-athlete is responsible for all schoolwork missed due to early dismissals for any interscholastic sporting events. He is a great leader too, he keeps things moving in practice and keeps kids on point. "All of the all success was really humbling and it was a tremendous ride. But DellaVolpe said that defensive key showed respect for Hunt's abilities. NHS is part of the Naugatuck School District with approximately 1,200 students and 20 varsity sports. Could girls flag football one day become a CIAC-sanctioned sport? Submit an item for the newsletter, calendar or social media. I grew up idolizing them.". Being a head football coach, even at the high school level, can be an all-consuming, stressful job if youre the type of person that takes the sport very seriously, and Chris Anderson has always prided himself in the dedication he offers his players in whatever coaching job he holds. We had a lot of penalties in the first half. Hunt's death at Griffin Hospital occurred about an hour before the kickoff of the annual Ansonia-Naugatuck Thanksgiving game at Jarvis Field. 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. Contact Host. 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. "He bled blue. "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. Behind quarterback Steve Smith and Michael Easley, Bunnell upset Staples 28-26 in the 2006 Class L championship. Head Coach: Vacant . 10 Weston in double overtime, Fridays roundup: No. The trophy will go home with the winner of the annual Ansonia-Seymour game. Everyone on this staff has been around and seen different things. Retired Head Coach Jack hunt watches the action. Trumbull's Rowan Johnston runs the ball during a football game between Staples and Trumbull at McDougall Stadium, Trumbull on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. mmayko@ctpost.com; 203-330-6286; http://twitter.com/mmayko2011, New Haven men caught with stolen car at Trumbull Mall, police say, Police: Armed CT man jumped into river to evade officers. "Stick to the plan," Cassetti said. Call it another day at the office for Bosheas staff. The senior can throw too, with three touchdown passes on the season. Bruno beat out several candidates, including Woodland offensive coordinator Tim Phipps. I think you had more respect for him as you got older, Grabowski said. I'm looking forward to practice and I can't wait to get started.". 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. From left to right is Masuk's #23 Alex Trump, New Fairfield's Bobby Wood, and Head Coach Craig Bruno, during practice for the Fairfield County team at Bunnell High School in Milford, Conn. on Wednesday June 30, 2010. I felt really good about everything, and it all just fell into place.. Naugatuck. Moore, Brandon Barnes, Aston ( Jr.) Alexander, Keith ( Jr.) Marino, Marc ( Jr.) Glover, Ethan ( So.) In the season opener against Masuk, Johnston rushed for 186 yards, six touchdowns and had six catches for 130 yards and one score. 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. New Fairfield QB Justin McCormack throws a pass during high school football action against Masuk in Monroe, Conn., on Friday October 28, 2021. The senior has led the team to a 5-0 start while putting up video game like numbers. 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. "Honestly, I did not feel when I got there we'd have the success that we did," Bruno said. Position: RB/LB Stats: All of the preseason hype for Naugatuck was about Jett Hall and Michael Deitelbaum. 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. 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. Everybodys like you could never go be an assistant, said Ecke, who now teaches at Hillhouse. 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. Mayor James DellaVolpe, who quarterbacked the 1964 Ansonia team, is forever thankful for Hunt's size. Hunt coached Ansonia to seven state championships, including the 2002 and 2003 teams. Ive always wanted to be a head coach, he said. Head Coach: Chris Anderson . He takes over for Craig Bruno, who resigned in January after four seasons. But a chance at redemption presented itself when the Westies drew Shelton again in the first round of the Class LL playoffs. Good point, Mark Ecke Good point, Mark Manes. Summoning a collective 180 years or so of coaching experience, West Havens staff made a nip to the offense here, a tuck to the defense there, challenged and motivated the team in practice, and helped produce the teams biggest and best victory of the season: A stunning 46-6 rout at Sheltons own Finn Stadium in the Class LL quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Hes playing football, and as a college coach and recruiter, youre never home, said Sollazzo, whose son is now 13. Image. 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. Ray Legenza, longtime Naugatuck High football and baseball coach, died Sunday at age 80. 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. 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.'". Theres no way to take on the legacy of mass incarceration other than to undo it, one step at a time. Ansonia (10-0, 7-0 NVL Division 1), No. We had a hard time stopping them. Its a great program with a great reputation, and theyve won a lot of games, Sollazzo said. Boshea, who regularly refers to his staff as an island of misfits, says they often make him look like a genius on game nights. 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. Share the love: What do you love about Naugatuck Schools? Westport Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest, MoCA Westport Announces Its Annual Benefit - The Surrealist Soire, 5 New Properties For Sale In The Westport Area. He immediately turned the team around. With Hunt gone and Douglas Morrell serving his first and only year as the head coach, Ansonia dropped to a 5-6 record. He has caught just three passes for 77 yards, but two of those catches have been for touchdowns. Several sources also said Johnson did not know he was doing anything that could have been in violation of CIAC rules. 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. He leads the Spartans in receptions and receiving yards and has caught six touchdown passes. Johnson later felt uncomfortable with the situation and approachedNHS Athletic Director TomPompei after discussing it with Plasky, sources said. Plasky had broken CIAC rules when he and Frank Johnson. Shelton scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to win 38-28 and put West Haven in survival mode for the much of the remainder of the 2017 regular season. Naugatuck High School coaches have the sole responsibility for the selection of all team members. Everyone who has a potential involvement in the situation is being asked to give a statement to borough attorney Edward "Ned" Fitzpatrick, sources say. I was given a lot of the responsibilities without being the head coach and not worrying about some of the other stuff. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Image. This is a carousel. We played it well up until that play. Rockville coach Erick Knickerbocker after his team played SMSA. Alumni Stories:Help us inspire our students by showing them all the possibilities that await them after graduation! "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. "I mean that sincerely, I've been blessed. Im just sponge in everything. Were always saying what we picked up from this clinic, or what we picked up from this coaching staff. Naugatuck is determined not to fail after the program was rocked by the suspension and later resignation of 11-year head coach Rob Plasky. 3, Connecticut softball top performers (May 1), Former CT All-State guard transferring to ACC school, No. "I never had to be worried about being sacked," the mayor said. Legenza was cremated and Wednesdays church service was the one chance for locals to say goodbye. On defense, he has one interception and one fumble forced. 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!. But that was its first appearance in 10 years. He started at Maloney, coached at Central and Southern Connecticut State and at Derby under John Oko and Carmen DiCenso. But Tedder said he learned more than just football from Hunt. Ansonia received the second-half kickoff, got as far as the Naugatuck 9, used over six minutes of clock and came up empty. There are lot of things I like about it. The second round was more football-specific, and when it came to Xs and Os he really rose to the top, Mariano 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. It's a sad day for me in a sense, but at same time it is the opening of a big opportunity. "I told them because I wanted to play good teams. Sollazzo was one of 19 people to apply for the job, according to Mariano. I knew him as a vice principal before that, and he was always a tough guy. Stats: Hernandezs switch from a playmaker role to quarterback has paid off for the Tigerhawks. A lot of time my mouth is closed and my ears are wide open. 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). Having great players makes all of us look like even better coaches than we really are. He briefly spent another year as Capital Prep Harbors football coach and athletic director. As good a a coach Mastroni was regarded in town, Bunnell had never been to the state playoffs. Under Bruno, it took Bunnell just two years to qualify for the school's first state playoff game. Go Greyhounds! When Benoits job responsibilities kept him from coaching full time this season, he handed the keys to Unger, his former assistant at Guilford. He exited College Park, Md., when Randy Edsall left UConn to coach the Terps. 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. Meanwhile, Javon Martin and David Coggins, who should be preparing for their senior years, are caught in the middle. There are no resources or collections to display. And their high school football futures, at least for now, appear to be in limbo. Its real important that we practice hard, because what you do in practice, you do in the game. Bunnell's Head Coach Craig Bruno. "He said, `Spoon, I wonder how many we had.' And now, 61-year-old Dave Sollazzo can add head coach at Naugatuck High School to his ledger. The players, for their part, appreciate the guidance. Stats: Though it is only at midseason, Dreibholz is on his way to having the best statical season for a passing Killingly quarterback under Chad Neal. His impact on his adopted community of Naugatuck almost defies description. The Greyhounds went 6-4 under interim coach Shawn Kuczenski. "People asked me why would you want that?" Oh.. 4 Darien boys lacrosse rallies to defeat No. Good point, Tim Nixon. There is an entrance fee to attend home contests for the following sports: Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball. To be able to compete with them, youve got to be a somebody, and hopefully we can be a somebody., State set to lift most COVID-19 requirements, 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. Theres never been any stress on the staff that my idea is better than your idea. What they say: He is a playmaker and hes a workaholic. Against Bethel he threw for five touchdowns. One receiving touchdown, 23 carries for 170 yards and two scores, and the first-down conversion to seal the victory. Anderson, who started the Woodland Regional High School football program in 2001 and led the Hawks to two state championships (2004, 2005) during their first seven years, said he was ready to return to coaching, and the Naugatuck job was too good for him to pass up.
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