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
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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
Seacreast-Connex lock up soccer tie
To open another exciting weekend of West Haven Youth Soccer action, Seacrest Retirement Center and Connex Credit Union battled it out, with the game ending in a 3-3 draw, as RQ Accounting and Tax Services saw off a late sure from American Family Care … [Read more...] about Seacreast-Connex lock up soccer tie
Westies rebound after loss
Coming off a season-opening loss against Greenwich, the West Haven football team knew the importance of not dropping two straight to start the season. Scoring 21 second half points, the Westies picked up their first win of the season with a … [Read more...] about Westies rebound after loss
Youth Soccer kicks off fall season
The second weekend of games of the Fall season of the West Haven Youth Soccer League saw some great weather and some great games. The WH Federation of Teachers played WH Professional Firefighters, with the Teachers winning, 8-2. Adam … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer kicks off fall season
Eight new inductees for ‘24 Hall of Fame
The West Haven Hall of Fame Committee has announced its newest inductees to be honored, Saturday, Nov. 23 at Amarante’s Sea Cliff, 62 Cove St., New Haven. The new soon to be inductees include Joseph Morrell, Sr. (Tinker Blake Community Service … [Read more...] about Eight new inductees for ‘24 Hall of Fame
Westies drop opener, 28-6
The West Haven football team had high hopes entering the 2024 season. Just one game in, the Westies are forced to regroup. Unable to capitalize offensively, and watching as Greenwich took advantage of big plays, fourth-ranked West Haven fell … [Read more...] about Westies drop opener, 28-6
Wizards Swim Team readies to open year
The new season for the West Haven Wizards Swim Club begins Sept. 16 and registration is now open at www.westhavenswimclub.org. The West Haven Wizards Swim Club is a competitive team, dedicated to sportsmanship, teamwork, self-improvement and fun, … [Read more...] about Wizards Swim Team readies to open year