East Haven Sports

Sports • Published July 10, 2022 09:52 p.m.

The East Haven girls’ tennis team boosted its win total by a few victories from last year during the Yellowjackets’ first season with Head Coach Anthony Perrotti this spring. Photo courtesy of Anthony Perrotti

Easties Take a Step Forward in First Year with Perrotti

In his first year as head coach of the East Haven girls’ tennis team, Anthony Perrotti relied on his senior leaders while developing the culture of the program. The Yellowjackets took a...

Sports • Published July 10, 2022 01:07 p.m.

Yellowjacket Softball Clinic to Be Held in August

The East Haven Recreation Department is presenting the 13th annual Yellowjacket Softball Clinic this summer, hosted by East Haven High School (EHHS) softball coaches Ed Crisafi and Jeff Crisafi....

Sports • Published June 30, 2022 01:46 p.m.

The Branford-East Haven co-op boys’ lacrosse team put together a solid season that featured 11 victories, including a win in the Class L State Tournament. Pictured from the squad are (back) senior captains Kevin Lee, Cam Paleski, Dylan Dupre, and Aidan Strebel, who are from Branford; along with (front) freshmen Connor Czaplicki and Alex Dombrowski, senior Ryan Sheldon, and freshmen Gennaro Pompano and Tanner Walsh, who are all from East Haven. Photo courtesy of Jim May

Branford-East Haven Boys’ Lacrosse Became a Brotherhood This Spring

As the Branford-East Haven (Bfd-EH) co-op boys' lacrosse team battled throughout the 2022 season, Head Coach Jim May wanted his squad to learn how to succeed while dealing with uncertainty. It was ...

Sports • Published June 26, 2022 03:24 p.m.

Senior captain Emilee Bishop set several school records and earned a variety of accolades while leading the East Haven softball team to a dream season that featured 23 victories to go along with division and conference titles. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

East Haven Softball Achieves a Dream Season

By virtue of winning the Southern Connecticut Conference title and breaking numerous records, Head Coach Ed Crisafi described the East Haven softball team’s 2022 season as a “year of ...

Sports • Published June 26, 2022 01:08 p.m.

Junior Alice Stettinger capped off her sensational junior season by competing in the javelin on behalf of the East Haven girls’ track program at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in Philadelphia. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Stettinger Throws the Javelin at Nationals

Junior Alice Stettinger competed among the nation’s top high school athletes when she threw the javelin at the 2022 New Balance Outdoor Nationals meet that took place in Philadelphia from...

Sports • Published June 19, 2022 02:44 p.m.

Dom Golia led the East Haven baseball squad as a senior captain this year and received the No ‘I’ in Team Award on behalf of the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Yellowjackets Battled Through the Challenges in 2022

Head Coach Butch Johnson was proud of the athletes on the East Haven baseball team for battling until the final out as the Yellowjackets persevered through numerous injuries this year. With many...

Sports • Published June 19, 2022 12:37 p.m.

Senior Princess Aggrey (pictured throwing the shot put) recorded a distance of 73 feet-2 inches to place 19th for East Haven in the CIAC Hammer Throw competition at Willow Brook Park last week. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Aggrey, Hernandez Compete for Easties in CIAC Hammer Throw

Girls’ Outdoor TrackSenior Princess Aggrey competed on behalf of the East Haven girls’ outdoor track team in the CIAC Hammer Throw last week. The event was...

Sports • Published June 13, 2022 01:13 a.m.

Senior Norah Rome finished her East Haven golf career strong by turning in solid performances in her last two postseason meets, including an 18-hole score of 95 at the Division II State Championship last week. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Easties Complete Season by Competing in States

With a roster full of seniors, the East Haven golf team established a goal of qualifying for the Division II State Championship in the 2022 spring season. As those seniors graduate, Head Coach...

Sports • Published June 12, 2022 01:19 p.m.

Junior Alice Stettinger claimed second place in the javelin with a throw of toss of 125-10 on behalf of the East Haven girls’ outdoor track team at the State Open Championship. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Stettinger Takes 2nd Place in Javelin at State Open

The East Haven outdoor track program sent three athletes to compete at the State Open Championship at Willow Brook Park on June 6. Junior Alice Stettinger and senior Morgan D’Auria...

Sports • Published June 05, 2022 07:30 p.m.

Senior Lena Barthel and the East Haven softball team won their first two games in states before taking a quarterfinal loss to Bristol Eastern in extra innings, ultimately finishing the 2022 season with a program-best record of 23-3. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Easties’ Record-Setting Season Ends in Class L Quarterfinals; Stettinger, Salato Win Javelin at Class MM State Championship

SoftballOn the heels of winning its first SCC title, the East Haven softball team claimed victory in its first two games of the Class L State Tournament before taking a loss in...

Sports • Published May 26, 2022 09:55 p.m.

The East Haven softball team celebrates its first conference title after earning a 6-1 win versus Jonathan Law in the SCC final at West Haven High School on May 25. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

East Haven Softball Claims First SCC Title

For the first time in school history, the East Haven softball team has won the Southern Connecticut Conference Tournament. When they enter the Class L State Tournament this week, the Yellowjackets ...

Sports • Published May 26, 2022 03:41 p.m.

Junior Alice Stettinger earned first place in the javelin at the SCC Championship for the second-straight campaign with a toss of 122 feet-2 inches at Bowen Field on May 24.

File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Stettinger Defends Javelin Title at SCC Championship; Salato Finishes 3rd in the Event

Girls’ Outdoor TrackJunior Alice Stettinger took first place in the javelin at the SCC Championship for the second-straight season when she represented the East...

Sports • Published May 25, 2022 05 p.m.

Chester resident Gary Stevens racked up 13 ringers as part of a big night for the Pirates’ shoe pitchers during Week 4 play in the Deep River Horseshoe League. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Six Teams Tied for Second in Deep River Horseshoe League

The Marlins took their second-straight loss by dropping a 3.5-2.5 decision against the Dodgers during Week 4 action in the Deep River Horseshoe League, but still remain atop the standings by 2.5...

Sports • Published May 25, 2022 02:05 p.m.

Former East Haven softball player Julia SanGiovanni collected a host of accolades for her play as a senior with the Eastern Connecticut State University softball team. Photo courtesy of Eastern Connecticut State University

SanGiovanni Earns Major Honors for ECSU Softball

East Haven graduate Julia SanGiovanni recently received some big-time distinctions for her performance with the softball team at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) this year. SanGiovanni, ...

Sports • Published May 23, 2022 01:30 a.m.

Sophomore Peyton Torre and the East Haven baseball team won two of their three games during the final week of the season, capping it off with a 2-1 road victory versus Branford on May 20. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Easties Show Their Potential with a Solid Finish

After missing several of its top pitchers for most of the year, the East Haven baseball team saw its entire arsenal come back with a little less than two weeks left in the regular season. The...

Sports • Published May 22, 2022 12:32 p.m.

Junior Alice Stettinger took first place in the javelin with a toss of 120 feet-1 inch when the East Haven girls’ outdoor track team competed in the SCC East Sectional Championship on May 17. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Yellowjackets’ Softball on 10-Game Winning Streak Entering Playoffs; Stettinger, Salato Win Javelin at Sectionals

SoftballThe East Haven softball team finished its regular season with a record of 18-2 and a 10-game winning streak intact after claiming victories in all three of its...

Sports • Published May 15, 2022 08:32 p.m.

Junior Alex Milne had 5 goals with 2 assists to lead the Branford-East Haven boys’ lacrosse team to a 17-7 win against Lyman Hall on May 9. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

Branford-East Haven Lacrosse Team Competing with Belief

With a spot in states already locked up, the Branford-East Haven (Bfd-EH) co-op boys' lacrosse team split a pair of recent games to put the team's record at 8-6 entering the final week of the...

Sports • Published May 15, 2022 03:51 p.m.

Senior Lena Barthel picked her career hit No. 100 when the East Haven softball team claimed an 8-3 win to kick off last week’s action. The Yellowjackets went on to notch victories against Shelton and Cheshire to improve their record to 15-2 on the year.

File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Barthel Gets 100th Hit as Easties Improve to 15-2; Boys’ Tennis Nets Two Victories

SoftballThe East Haven softball team improved its record to 15-2 on the season after winning all three of its games last week. The Yellowjackets posted victories over North ...

Sports • Published May 08, 2022 08:41 p.m.

Senior captain Emilee Bishop and the East Haven softball team won all three of their games last week to improve to 12-2 overall and clinch the SCC Oronoque Division title. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

East Haven Softball Clinches Oronoque Division Title

With three wins last week, the East Haven softball team has clinched the Southern Connecticut Conference’s Oronoque Division title. With one goal out of the way, Head Coach Ed Crisafi is...

Sports • Published May 08, 2022 02:53 p.m.

Junior Dom Salato took first place in three field events to help the East Haven boys’ outdoor track team earn a 73-63 victory versus Fairfield Prep on May 2.

File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Yellowjackets’ Boys’ Track Gets Win Against Prep; Golf Squad Improves to 7-2

Boys’ Outdoor TrackThe East Haven boys’ outdoor track team hosted Fairfield Prep for a meet on May 2. The Yellowjackets came out victorious by earning a 73-63 ...

Sports • Published May 01, 2022 07 p.m.

The East Haven girls’ tennis team is in the midst of first season with former boys’ coach Anthony Perrotti and has a record of 5-5 on the campaign thus far. Photo courtesy of Anthony Perrotti

Yellowjackets Creating a Culture with Perrotti

After coaching the boys’ tennis team for three years, Anthony Perrotti was named the new head coach of the East Haven girls’ tennis squad prior to the 2022 season. Perrotti inherited ...

Sports • Published May 01, 2022 03:01 p.m.

Sophomore Mike Savo helped the East Haven boys’ golf team win all three of its matches last week to improve the Yellowjackets’ record to 6-2 this year. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

East Haven Golf Team Sweeps Week with 3 Victories; Softball Squad Boosts Record to 9-2

Boys’ GolfThe East Haven boys’ golf team improved its record to 6-2 on the season by posting three victories last week. The Yellowjackets scored wins over...

Sports • Published April 24, 2022 11:19 p.m.

Senior captain Nick Sorrentino finished with a low total of 43 when the East Haven golf squad earned a 182-228 victory versus Wilbur Cross on April 18. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Easties Bringing Experience to the Links This Spring

While there are only eight players on its roster this year, every athlete in the East Haven golf team’s lineup is returning from the 2021 campaign. With experience on his squad’s...

Sports • Published April 24, 2022 01:18 p.m.

Senior Lena Barthel and the Easties had a good week in Florida and then claimed a 4-1 victory over Sacred Heart Academy after returning north last weekend.

File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

East Haven Girls’ Tennis Earns Three Victories; Softball Squad Improves to 6-1

Girls’ TennisThe East Haven girls’ tennis team had a busy schedule with four matchups on the slate last week. The Yellowjackets came away from the week with...

Sports • Published April 17, 2022 07:06 p.m.

The Branford-East Haven co-op boys’ lacrosse squad is looking to develop leaders is it competes in the 2022 spring season. Pictured from the squad are (back) the team’s senior captains Kevin Lee, Cam Paleski, Dylan Dupre, and Aidan Strebel, who are all from Branford; along with (front) East Haven students Connor Czaplicki, Alex Dombrowski, Ryan Sheldon, Gennaro Pompano, and Tanner Walsh. Photo courtesy of Jim May

Branford-East Haven Boys’ Lacrosse Team Building Leaders On and Off the Field

In his 27 years with the Branford boys' lacrosse team, Head Coach Jim May has used the mantra, "It's not just about lacrosse," to help define the program. While May is looking for his squad to win ...

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