It has been a long 11 months for the high school hockey community opening night was welcomed with open arms. Throw in a good old-fashioned hockey rivalry, and the winter sports season has officially begun. That was the case in West Haven when … [Read more...] about Westies return to action
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AD Morrell has had to navigate more than sports in brief term
Joe Morrell, West Haven High School’s latest Athletic Director, is a familiar face around the sports venues of the city, and has been all his life. In fact, Morrell is the quintessential “local boy makes good” story, with the “making good” part being … [Read more...] about AD Morrell has had to navigate more than sports in brief term
Blue Devils take SCC title
The season has come to a close for the West Haven volleyball team. Hosting fifth-seeded Branford, the fourth-seeded Westies fell to the Hornets 17-25, 17-25, 25-21, 12-25 in the first round of the Southern Connecticut Conference Division C tournament … [Read more...] about Blue Devils take SCC title
Lady Westies can’t untrack; booters win
The West Haven volleyball team has closed the regular season. The Westies snapped their five-match losing streak with a 3-0 victory over Whitney Tech last Monday evening in Hamden. The Westies won by scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-7. Neve … [Read more...] about Lady Westies can’t untrack; booters win
Westies try to pick up the pace
The West Haven volleyball team is off to a slow start this season, dropping five consecutive matches and falling to 1-7. The Westies fell to 1-4 with a hard-fought 3-2 loss against Hand-Madison at West Haven High. The second straight loss … [Read more...] about Westies try to pick up the pace
Westies fall in volleyball
The West Haven volleyball team opened the 2020 season with a contest against Hamden. While the game would usually be a big one because of the rivalry, this contest signified the start of high school play once again after the pause due to COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Westies fall in volleyball
Carfora trio kept Devils in hunt
It is not often a high school parent gets to watch his or her children on the same playing field at the same time. Whether it is different sports, different ages, or numerous other factors, seeing two children play at the same time has been less and … [Read more...] about Carfora trio kept Devils in hunt
Sharks’ duo hits end of ice careers
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice With the end of a sports season also comes the end of the careers for senior players. For the West Haven/Sacred Heart Academy girls’ hockey team, the bitter end came in an opening round loss of the … [Read more...] about Sharks’ duo hits end of ice careers
Lady devils ousted in tournament
The streak is finally over. After seven consecutive attempts to qualify for the state tournament, the West Haven girls basketball team is now in. With an 86-22 victory over Harding Tuesday afternoon, West Haven advanced to the postseason for … [Read more...] about Lady devils ousted in tournament
Devil squads seek tourney
The time for the West Haven girls basketball team to qualify for the postseason is dwindling away. The Westies now have one game to play to qualify for bonus basketball. After the Westies lost their seventh straight contest, 59-37, in … [Read more...] about Devil squads seek tourney