By Domenic Konareski Derek Jeter is one of the most polarizing players in baseball history and an undisputed great amongst Yankees fans. The old Yankee Stadium may have been ‘The House That Ruth Built,’ but at the same time it was also ‘The … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Sports
Bennett Rink upgrade to extend venue’s life
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice For more than five decades, the Edward L. Bennett Hockey Rink has served as an extension of West Haven High School, functioning not only as the home of the school’s hockey program, but also as a classroom … [Read more...] about Bennett Rink upgrade to extend venue’s life
Bocce tourney returns to city this weekend
Nearly 300 athletes are gearing up to compete in the Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fall Festival Bocce Competition at the city’s Old Grove Park courts Saturday and Sunday. The bocce tournament is open to the public and presented … [Read more...] about Bocce tourney returns to city this weekend
Youth sports costs may lead to tennis option
By Dale Evans US Tennis Association For millions of American families, sleepaway camps, travel leagues, and organized sports programs during summer vacation are getting harder to afford. The average overnight summer camp costs … [Read more...] about Youth sports costs may lead to tennis option
Youth Soccer squads open the fall season
The West Haven Youth Soccer League opened its fall season this past weekend, with all the teams seeing action on Saturday. Wizzard Painting team came out with very happy feet to start the season off as they beat Stars Ice Cream, 6-2. Juan … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer squads open the fall season
Blue Devils’ miscues lead to opening loss
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice Cheshire senior kicker Tim Reinhard was feeling good in warm-ups, drilling kicks through the uprights from 50 yards away. Reinhard felt he would get his opportunity during the game. Reinhard came … [Read more...] about Blue Devils’ miscues lead to opening loss
Chargers top Marist on late FG
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer New Haven opened a brand-new college football season for Week 0 play against the Marist Red Foxes. The 2026 kickoff marks the second season that the University of New Haven is a Division I … [Read more...] about Chargers top Marist on late FG
WHTL tops Hartford on no-no
The West Haven Twilight League played tits traditional All-Star game against the Greater Hartford Twilight League on Monday, Aug. 24 Taking place at the historic Palmer Field in Middletown, the two leagues with a combined 190-years of twilight … [Read more...] about WHTL tops Hartford on no-no
Getting the rhythm back
The West Haven Football team scrimmaged against Amity and then Bunnell of Stratford in preparation for next week’s opener against Cheshire. Teams from all over Connecticut ended the mandatory conditioning week and got to snaps and tackles in some … [Read more...] about Getting the rhythm back
Voice looking for correspondents for youth athletic leagues
As part of its initiative to generate more information coming from the public, the Voice is seeking writer/correspondents for the various spring and summer youth programs offered in various sports. Currently, only the West Haven Youth Soccer … [Read more...] about Voice looking for correspondents for youth athletic leagues