William Riccio, a sports official since 1972 in the New Haven area, has been selected the National Active Official of the Year by a committee of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The announcement was made in the NFHS … [Read more...] about Riccio named ‘National Official of the Year’
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Westies face Greenwich in Class LL State Finals
The West Haven football team has built the postseason as their revenge tour. Thus far, two of the three stops on the journey are complete. Behind a relentless defense and an offense which was on point from the start, fifth-seeded West Haven … [Read more...] about Westies face Greenwich in Class LL State Finals
Westies eye CIAC playoff run
It is coming down to crunch time in the 2024 high school football season. For West Haven, the games only get bigger. With a Thanksgiving Eve showdown with Fairfield Prep looming and a berth in the Class LL postseason at large, the Westies … [Read more...] about Westies eye CIAC playoff run
Wizards win opening meets of season
By Ariana Fine Special to the Voice In their first meet of the season, West Haven Swim Club Wizards brought in a 375-270 win over the Oxford Otters Nov. 16. The team swam another win against Newtown on Nov. 23. West Haven v. … [Read more...] about Wizards win opening meets of season
Devils up record to 8-1; booters drop to Bears
Two weeks ago, the West Haven football team was aware of the high-powered North Haven running game. The Westies were out to show they have one of their own. Holding the Nighthawks to 254 yards of offense, West Haven rolled to a 32-7 victory … [Read more...] about Devils up record to 8-1; booters drop to Bears
Westies maul Grizzlies; booters boost record
After the West Haven football team opened the season with a loss against Greenwich, the team was well aware of what the new mission. That mission, to win its game each week, has worked to perfection for five straight weeks. West Haven’s … [Read more...] about Westies maul Grizzlies; booters boost record
My Two Cents
By Bill Riccio, Jr. The West Haven sports community – one of the tightest-knit anywhere – sustained another body blow two weeks ago, with the sudden passing of Westie par excellence Michael Violano. “Vio” as he was called throughout his life … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Youth Soccer teams finish fall schedule
This past weekend saw the end of the fall season for the West Haven Youth Soccer League. The Gunning Law Firm faced off against Keenan Funeral Home. Christos Krikris scored the first goal of the game and went on to score another … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer teams finish fall schedule
Youth Soccer teams host Invitational Tourney
West Haven Youth Soccer hosted its annual invitational tournament this past weekend, the WHIT, seeing 62 teams from all over the state descend on the city to compete while raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. The West Haven … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer teams host Invitational Tourney
Boys soccer qualifies for tourney
West Haven’s boys soccer team qualified for the state tournament with a 4-0 victory over Lyman Hall on Senior Night. With the win, West Haven improved to 7-6 on the year. After a scoreless first half, the Westies broke the game open. Youssouf … [Read more...] about Boys soccer qualifies for tourney