West Haven resident and WELI radio personality Coach George DeMaio was honored recently by the New Haven Gridiron Club as the 2023 winner of the Don Neilson Distinguished Service Award for work with the community. For more than 37 years, … [Read more...] about DeMaio wins Neilson Award
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Westies’ squads open the season
The West Haven co-op hockey team was looking forward to the start of the 2022-2023 season. After ending the preseason playing well, the Westies were optimistic entering the season opener against New Canaan. A lack of offense tempered that … [Read more...] about Westies’ squads open the season
West Haven Swim Club keeps up home win streak
The West Haven Swim Club continued their successes at home with a win over the New Milford Barracudas. 335-277 on Dec. 10. West Haven took first place in 28 of the 59 individual events and eight out of the 15 relays. The most competitive races … [Read more...] about West Haven Swim Club keeps up home win streak
Mite A team has scoring explosion on ice
The West Haven Mite A hockey team welcomed the Wonderland Wizards out of Bridgeport. The Westies were led by Henry Seslar and Brody Miller, who each scored twice and got their teammates involved in the action. Goaltender, Landon Silverman, was … [Read more...] about Mite A team has scoring explosion on ice
Westies’ disappointing losses a sour end to promising season
Glastonbury head coach Eric Hennessy preaches to his team about getting better every day. Hennessy had to like what he saw from his team Tuesday evening. Piling up 402 yards of offense and using a stifling defense, No. 6 Glastonbury upset No. … [Read more...] about Westies’ disappointing losses a sour end to promising season
Mite A team wins second tourney of year
The West Haven Mite A hockey team won its second tournament of the season at the RAHA Mite Jamboree in Ridgefield. In their first game, the Westies took on the host, Ridgefield Lions and posted a 7-3 victory. The Blue Devils took an early … [Read more...] about Mite A team wins second tourney of year
Westies head to Fairfield Prep; unbeaten season is on the line
In a season of highlights, the West Haven football team just keeps adding to them. Pushed to the brink, the Westies continue to respond. Trailing by three points and with the hopes of an undefeated season quickly slipping away, the Westies … [Read more...] about Westies head to Fairfield Prep; unbeaten season is on the line
Swim Club takes opening meet win v. Oxford
The West Haven Swim Club opened its 2022-2023 season with a win over the Oxford Otter, 322-248 on Nov. 12. The team took first place in 32 of the 64 individual events and 10 out of the 16 relays over Oxford. Although swimmers raced all four strokes, … [Read more...] about Swim Club takes opening meet win v. Oxford
Seahawks move on from regionals; cheer teams win
The West Haven Seahawks 8U and 11U teams were both victorious on Saturday in Billerica, MA in their New England Pop Warner regional semi-final playoff games. The 8U team (9-1) with a slow start in cold and windy conditions and a 0-0 tie after one … [Read more...] about Seahawks move on from regionals; cheer teams win
Youth hockey teams get back to regular season
The West Haven Mite B hockey visited Norwalk against a tough Junior Whalers team and had some great plays. Goals were scored by Jack Weiss, J.P. Beebe, Landon Alling, Austin Picard, Kiera Harrison as well as Finn McLaughlin. The Westies … [Read more...] about Youth hockey teams get back to regular season