By Dominic Konareski Special to the Voice The West Haven Yankees were the pride of West Haven, winning a total of four Eastern League titles across nearly their decade-long stay. Playing in Quigley Stadium and in West Haven as a … [Read more...] about West Haven Yankees’ franchise still exists
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Preseason tune-ups
Various West Haven HS teams are preparing for the beginning of their respective seasons, beginning this week and into next. Prior to those openers, some preseason scrimmages were scheduled as tune-ups to what’s to come. … [Read more...] about Preseason tune-ups
Best of the West hosts 4th tourney
By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice The 2025 Best of the West Back-to-School Basketball Tournament was held at May V. Carrigan Intermediate School on Saturday, Aug. 24. "The tournament is designed to engage youth friendly … [Read more...] about Best of the West hosts 4th tourney
Diamond Club honors local coaching trio
The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club, Inc., will host its 17th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23 at The Woodwinds in Branford. Among the honorees is Derby native Ron Luneau. The SCDC, a non-profit, … [Read more...] about Diamond Club honors local coaching trio
SHJBL awards three scholarships
Shore Haven Junior. Baseball League awarded three scholarships to former players who are going to be freshman in college in the fall. Nora Grillo received the Dini Family Scholarship. She is a graduate of Laurelton Hall where she was a member … [Read more...] about SHJBL awards three scholarships
Cappetta’s edges Top Hat in Youth Soccer
Cappetta's Italian Imports faced off against Top Hat Dance Academy, with Cappetta's taking the 2-0 victory for their second to last game. Layla Steel used her fancy footwork to get past the defense and assisted her teammates on both of their goals, … [Read more...] about Cappetta’s edges Top Hat in Youth Soccer
Travel teams play to mixed results
Last weekend, the West Haven U12 boys travel team and the West Haven U11 boys travel team battled it out on Saturday, with the older team coming out on top, 8-3. Dylan Fonseca scored twice for the U11 Westies. Jaxon Cruz stopped several … [Read more...] about Travel teams play to mixed results
Seasons end for Westie squads
The season has come to a close for the West Haven baseball team. Facing a tough pitcher in Fairfield Prep’s Andrew Wong, No. 18 West Haven fell to No. 15 Fairfield Prep, 5-0, in the opening round of the state tournament in Fairfield Monday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Seasons end for Westie squads
Soccer teams play in invitational tourney
The West Haven Police Local 895 lost a close game to American Legion Post 71 Crushing Tigers, 2-0. Ethan Martinez showed some solid footwork in the loss. Muhammad Afaq made a great save on a Tigers shot, and Dilan Guaneme showed great hustle up … [Read more...] about Soccer teams play in invitational tourney
Baseball team qualifies for postseason
The West Haven baseball team is looking to qualify for the postseason. The Westie still have some work to do. Scoring twice in the third inning and three times in the fifth inning, West Haven scored six unanswered runs to defeat Shelton, 6-4. … [Read more...] about Baseball team qualifies for postseason