By Peter Vander Veer Special to the Voice From an extraordinarily difficult childhood, one filled with poverty and pain, Vincent “Skip” Falcone has risen to prominence in this Shoreline city that he has called home for over 80 … [Read more...] about ‘Skip ‘Falcone named Gold Key honoree
Sports
West Haven’s Padilla scales 100-hit plateau
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School baseball has seen its share of standout performances over the years, and senior Jose Padilla has now etched his name into that history. The shortstop and pitcher recently reached the 100 … [Read more...] about West Haven’s Padilla scales 100-hit plateau
Squads look to get untracked
The West Haven baseball team has been in a prolonged losing streak. Falling in nine consecutive contests, the Westies are 2-11 on the year. West Haven dropped its fourth straight contest and fell to 2-6 on the year with a 13-1 home loss against … [Read more...] about Squads look to get untracked
Youth Soccer opens spring season
West Haven Youth Soccer has kicked off its Spring Season and has had two weeks of great play! On opening day Physicians Physical Therapy faced off against the West Haven Police Local #895 Fire Tigers, with West Haven Police coming out on top … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer opens spring season
Westie squads look to build win skeins
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice The West Haven baseball team improved to 2-2 with a come-from-behind 10-6 victory over East Haven. Colin Murray, Cam Lipford, Rob Jackson, and Hudson Axelrod each had a pair of hits in the win, with Murray … [Read more...] about Westie squads look to build win skeins
Bailey program breeds success
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer “If I can help guide these young athletes, teach them life skills, and be someone they can look up to, then that means more than any undefeated streak,” is what Bailey Middle School boys basketball head coach … [Read more...] about Bailey program breeds success
WHLL celebrates 75th anniversary
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of little league baseball in West Haven. Being established in 1951, the West Haven Little League has gone through thousands of players … [Read more...] about WHLL celebrates 75th anniversary
‘Mission Accomplished’ in Devils’ CIAC Division I tournament crown
Open the door Paul McMahon, Rob Dubose, Todd Wiliams, Kendall Chambers, Devan Hayes, Darryl Drayton, Lee Dease, and team members. You have company. For the first time since 1987, the West Haven boys basketball team is state champions. The Westies … [Read more...] about ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Devils’ CIAC Division I tournament crown
‘26 Spring season opens up
The West Haven baseball team opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion with a 10-0 victory over Brien McMahon in a game stopped in the sixth inning due to the mercy rule. Colin Murray led the offense with three hits, three runs batted in, and … [Read more...] about ‘26 Spring season opens up
Guts to Glory!
Westie squads show resilience in wins! By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School experienced a day that will be remembered for generations, as both the Unified Basketball team and the Boys Varsity Basketball team captured … [Read more...] about Guts to Glory!