543 Rubber Avenue . Ive recruited there, Ive liked the facility, Ive liked the school. That organizations co-chairman, Frank Johnson Jr., had no comment on Thursday. Quarterback Thomas Dreibholz of Killingly throws a pass during the CIAC Class M semfiinals. VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program . Enter Chris Anderson, the two-time former coach (and two-time state champion) at Woodland, who had been the offensive coordinator there in 2019. Plasky resigned in August. And they ran, only mixing in a handful of passing plays but mostly chewing up yardage and burning the clock. Luneau took over as the West Haven baseball coach in 2015. I wasnt sure if it was going to be in high school again, but I always thought that Naugy was a great place to coach, and I couldnt pass it up. Position: S Anthony does not have a video yet, but here is a SAMPLE of an NCSA professionally edited video Sample Video Video He enjoys pretzels, bad movies and high school football and baseball. Stats: Green has taken over the starting role for the Colonials and has run with it. Sons Of Naugy, numerology, Top 10s, embedded ear candy, and 1,430 other Ansonia head coach Thomas Brockett disagrees a call during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Ansonias Aiden Mercer (#56), left, and Tracey Ray (#64) wrap-up Naugatucks Michael Deitlebaum (#38) during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatuck head coach Chris Anderson watches his team get set for a play during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatuck head coach Chris Anderson checks a play during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Ansonias David Cassetti (#3) rips the helmet off Naugatucks Jaylen Martinez (#7) as he powers his way over the goal line to score in the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Ansonias David Cassetti (#3) tries to stiff arm Naugatucks Cayden Martin (#13) on his way around the corner during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Naugatucks Jacob Sanchez (#11) runs the ball in the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Seymour police investigating football incident that led to head coaching change. New Fairfield QB Justin McCormack throws a pass during high school football action against Masuk in Monroe, Conn., on Friday October 28, 2021. He attended Stratford public schools, graduating from Stratford High School. But after taking a 10-0 lead a minute into the second quarter on Dom DeSousas 34-yard field goal, the Greyhounds netted only 42 yards the rest of the game, and 39 of those came on their next drive. Thursday's high school scoreboard | The Zones I've told my players so many times, `You will never play there again without playing under the past history of winning a state championship.'". Sources tell Naugatuck Patch that Pompei had warned Plaskyto be careful not to violate any potential CIAC violations while the Sacred Heart players were considering a transfer; Pompei specifically told Plasky to not have contact with the players or their families. 40. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Highlights from boys football action between Bunnell and Pomperaug in Stratford, Conn. on Friday October 14, 2011. "We'll work very hard again to appoint someone that's best for Bunnell's football program and our kids," he said.". ", Johnson said the position would be posted immediately. I had some other opportunities where I was offered the head coaching position in Connecticut, but I actually turned those high schools down because I had my eye on this job, Sollazzo said. "I feel good about this. Next came 10 years at The Citadel, followed by two seasons at Georgia Tech. Submit an item for our social media through the following links: Star Student Nomination: Know a student who went above and beyond? "I looked over and they had practically the whole team lined up on Jack," DellaVolpe said. Fine Art Friday: Share your children's artistic talents with us! Im looking forward to the fact that the community is behind the football team 110 percent. Sollazzo said he will meet the returning players this week and has already begun work on assembling a staff. 2 ranking in the state media poll. Im an old-school guy, and I believe in coaching fundamentals, technique and toughness. So with all these guys around I just kind of sit in the meetings, nodding my head inquisitively like this. $5 adults; $2 seniors; $2 students from other districts; Free for Naugatuck students with ID When youre a college coach my son moved from Maryland to Villanova to here, and he didnt want to move anymore once I got the UMass job, Sollazzo said. Home - Naugatuck High School Pompei said he could not comment at this time when reached by phone Thursday evening. I was given a lot of the responsibilities without being the head coach and not worrying about some of the other stuff. 2021 CIAC Football Quarterfinal Class L Masuk High School vs. Naugatuck High School - 11/30/2021 | Watch Live & On Demand . Hunt also coached freshman basketball and varsity golf at Ansonia High. Like Boshea, Ecke is a former policeman. Naugatuck Football's Tweets. Benoit joins the staff on game nights and helps game planning. Naugatuck started the 2019 season 5-0 before decimating injuries struck. NHS is part of the Naugatuck School District with approximately 1,200 students and 20 varsity sports. Have something you want to share in our newsletter, calendar or social media? Pompei said he could not comment at this time when reached by phone Thursday evening. He helped coach his son, John, who served as an Ansonia co-captain in 1984. Boshea brought on Manes this year to coach the secondary. Good point, Tim Nixon. 3, Connecticut softball top performers (May 1), Former CT All-State guard transferring to ACC school, No. Naugatuck Ct Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images 2021 CIAC Football Quarterfinal Class L Masuk High School vs. Naugatuck High School . Facebook. David Cassetti scored all three Ansonia touchdowns as the Chargers finished an undefeated regular season with an NVL championship after an 18-10 win Thursday morning over Naugatuck at Veterans Field in front of an estimated crowd of 1,500. But there was one title missing on Sollazzos resume that he wanted to fill: head football coach. Now that Brady, the starting point guard at Woodland, is a junior, Anderson is ready to coach football again. Stats: Though it is only at midseason, Dreibholz is on his way to having the best statical season for a passing Killingly quarterback under Chad Neal. CT Gov. He was tough as heck. Notre Dame-West Haven coach Joe DeCaprio said after his team played Bunnell. I think that Naugatuck is a great job, Anderson said. McCarthy taught Nixon the offense, which Nixon continues to believe is best suited to the West Haven mentality. Stats:Trovarelli burst onto the state scene after rushing for 358 yards, three touchdowns and two receiving scores in the opening week of the season and he hasn't slowed down. We have different experienced coaches, they coached in college, they all coached in high school. Since taking over for Ed McCarthy, who retired as the all-time winningest coach in Connecticut history in 2015, Boshea has continued McCarthy's established practice of bringing in castaway head. Sponheimer said. A lot of the guys came here because wed known them already. He has made his impact felt in all three phases of the game. Theres no way to take on the legacy of mass incarceration other than to undo it, one step at a time. Im a Westie through and through, he said. That is a phrase the churchgoers heard so many times when Legenza took the field with his classic Naugatuck High School football and baseball teams from the 1950s to 1970s. Naugatuck hires longtime college coach to lead Greyhounds Naugatuck High School football coach Rob Plasky is on paid leave as borough officials investigate whether he violated CIAC rules by giving money to the mother of standout players who wanted to. "People asked me why would you want that?" They like challenges. Reached by phone Thursday evening, Plasky said he could not discuss the issue. Republican-American of Waterbury posted a blog on Tuesday. Its a lot of fun. Well, Clark has proved he is just as talented on the football field. 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Stats: The junior has a nose for the end zone, after all he has scored at least one touchdown in every game this season for the 4-1 Gaels. Summoning a collective 180 years or so of coaching experience, West Havens staff made a nip to the offense here, a tuck to the defense there, challenged and motivated the team in practice, and helped produce the teams biggest and best victory of the season: A stunning 46-6 rout at Sheltons own Finn Stadium in the Class LL quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Log in to get contact info. This year, there were so many worthy players we expanded it to 10. 7 Law no-hits Branford, Hamden Hall's Schoonmaker taken by Cowboys in NFL Draft 2nd round, Levis selected by Tennessee in NFL Draft 2nd round: 'Meant to be'. That hasnt changed in 100 years; thats what wins football games. Elio Gugliotti contributed to this article. He really has a thorough understanding of the game. Hewas not at practice on Thursday. Some of the decisions were easy pick the players who made our All-State teams a year ago and listen to trusted coaches, but like every season, players burst on the scene. Athletic director Dave Johnson elevated Bruno to head coach in 2001. Go Greyhounds! The junior also contributes on defense and in the passing game. Im fully cooperating with the investigation, and I dont want to jeopardize that, he said. 4 Darien boys lacrosse rallies to defeat No. What they say: It was just amazing, we knew we had a good one for a long time. Below is an evolving list of Connecticut natives and state prep school football players in the Class of 2023 who have signed letters of intent to play football in college. Bunnell High School Head Coach Craig Bruno, during football scrimage action against Staples High School at Staples High in Westport, Conn. on Wednesday August 29, 2012. Johnson later felt uncomfortable with the situation and approachedNHS Athletic Director TomPompei after discussing it with Plasky, sources said. "He bled blue. CT. 06770. Local baseball and basketball coach Ron Plasky said Legenza inspired a generation of coaches in the borough. It's 10 minutes away from my home and I'm excited about a new professional challenge.". His teams became known for their unorthodox, aggressive style: always going for two points after touchdowns, attempting fourth-down conversions at traditionally inopportune times, odd formations and elaborate trick plays. Chris Moffo was my assistant, and I felt like he could do a better job than I could.. They recorded three first downs on their last drive to kill off the last 4:31. Born in the Bronx and raised at the New Haven Coliseum (but really in Orange), Fornabaio has been with the Connecticut Post since 1997. This years group includes former Guilford coach Tom Unger, former Cheshire and Danbury coach Mark Ecke, former Derby coach Ron Luneau and on game nights former Guilford, Hamden and North Branford coach Scott Benoit. Its hard to overcome that if youre a new coach or if you have a young staff. Its a great program with a great reputation, and theyve won a lot of games, Sollazzo said. Over the first three years under Boshea, West Haven has boasted at least five former head coaches on staff. 2019-2020 All-Iron Team - Derrick Jagello & Robert Sanders. He knows everybody in Connecticut, Boshea said. 5 Hamden wins West Haven Holiday Tournament title, Avelo offers discounted flights to Myrtle Beach for UConn fans, Yale football hands Princeton first loss, moves into tie atop Ivy League. Boys Basketball - Naugatuck High School This time win or lose things would be different. I think you had more respect for him as you got older, Grabowski said. The Naugatuck school board, which next meets Feb. 14, must approve Bruno's appointment. Victories in the Gator Bowl and the Peach Bowl. I know my role. Position: WR Sec. But a chance at redemption presented itself when the Westies drew Shelton again in the first round of the Class LL playoffs. The coaching staff would make sure of it. "I told him they should rename DeBarber Field after him.". Share the love: What do you love about Naugatuck Schools? Could girls flag football one day become a CIAC-sanctioned sport? Benoit, a West Haven guy who has been on and off the staff for 30 years, turned Guilford and Hamden into winning teams in the 2000s before rejoining McCarthy to coach the West Haven defense. Anthony Atkinson's Football Recruiting Profile Boshea rubs his chin and tilts his head. It only took some needling from Luneau When youre ready for a change, well have a place for you here, Unger recalls Luneau saying a call from McCarthy, and a job as a math teacher to get Unger to join up. We hit him. Highlights from boys football action between Bunnell and New Milford in Stratford, Conn. on Friday September 23, 2011. In 2007, Chris Sloat and Mark Harrison led the Bulldogs to the best season in school history. He said it reminds him of his playing days at Harrison High in New York state, and hes looking forward to meeting members of the community. Johnston has exploded onto the scene with 878 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns to lead Trumbull to a 4-1 record. Theres no egos here, said Nixon, 44, who commands West Havens Wing-T offense. Ned Lamont and president of state's network of community colleges square off in showdown over state funding. Naugatuck is determined not to fail after the program was rocked by the suspension and later resignation of 11-year head coach Rob Plasky. Pete Paguaga is a senior sports producer for GameTimeCT and Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Sponheimer said when Seymour joined the Naugatuck Valley League he requested Ansonia be on its schedule. A ski and movie aficionado during off-seasons, he still calls Greater New Haven home. Naugatuck High School Football Coach Resigns: Report - Naugatuck, CT - BREAKING: The coach led the squad to a 7-3 record last year and a state playoff berth in 2014, according to reports. Dance - Naugatuck High School Ask any player who ever had him, and they will tell you they learned so much from him.. Thirty-eight years of football coaching experience. Thats how you play football.. There are no resources or collections to display. We had a hard time stopping them. NVL Football 2021: NAUGATUCK preview - CT Insider That stint included an appearance in the 2002 Orange Bowl and victories in the 2002 Peach Bowl and the 2004 Gator Bowl. The student-athlete is responsible for all schoolwork missed due to early dismissals for any interscholastic sporting events. But having great players they make you look good., West Haven coaching staff a hotbed of head coaching castaways, Quinnipiac hockey coach to ring opening bell at NY Stock Exchange, How ex-Husky Donny Marshall helped guide Jaylin Stewart to UConn. Coaching Staff Its good to have a liaison with the midget guys, Boshea said. Naugatuck Valley League Watertown at Kennedy, ppd. The program never had a losing season until going 4-6 in 2009. Sprinkled in with established program guys like 15-year veteran Tim Nixon and Boshea, whos been with the program from the early days of the McCarthy era, and the additions of assistants Mark Manes (Law) and Tom Touisgnant (Naugatuck), and you get a formidable brain trust capable of matching wits with the best programs in the state. Levels: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshmen. Football; Girls Basketball; Girls Soccer; Girls Swimming & Diving; Girls Tennis; Golf; Indoor Track; Outdoor Track; Softball; Volleyball; Weightlifting; Naugatuck High School. Bruno beat out several candidates, including Woodland offensive coordinator Tim Phipps. And now, 61-year-old Dave Sollazzo can add head coach at Naugatuck High School to his ledger. Meme Martin apparently cried out to Plasky and the football coach tried to help, said sources, who say that Pompei had no knowledge about money changing hands until Johnson approached him with concerns. On 10/28, the Naugatuck varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Waterbury Career Academy (Waterbury, CT) by a score of 42-13. P) (203) 720-5400. "All of the all success was really humbling and it was a tremendous ride. Position: S 40 Yard Dash 4.9 Bench Press 195 2019 Highlights Personal Statement My goal is to play at the next level and earn the chance to contribute to a championship contending team. He said he is not certain if he will remain as Bassick's athletic director. I think its been the nicest surprise. YEAR OveraLL reCORD rEGULAR sEASON tITLES sTAND OUT ATHLETES; . Legenza, the 1971 national high school coach of the year and a. I learn so much from these guys, Nixon said. After the season was over, I decided I was going to pursue some high school head coaching jobs.. To a man, they all say there are no clash of personalities, only a free exchange of ideas as they craft a game plan for Friday nights. Here are some top priorities. The amount of knowledge in that room is ridiculous. Bruno, 44, played at Bunnell in the 1980s and was elevated to head coach in 2001 to replace his mentor, Bob Mastroni. 1 is they have a Valley football mentality, and they have over 100 years of football tradition. He should run for Mayor.. He is one of the true icons in Ansonia.". He leads the Spartans in receptions and receiving yards and has caught six touchdown passes. Being a head football coach, even at the high school level, can be an all-consuming, stressful job if youre the type of person that takes the sport very seriously, and Chris Anderson has always prided himself in the dedication he offers his players in whatever coaching job he holds. Borough officials are currently investigating the case, and it is unclear if or when the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) will get involved. Im fully cooperating with the investigation, and I dont want to jeopardize that, he said. 1. Westport Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest, MoCA Westport Announces Its Annual Benefit - The Surrealist Soire, 5 New Properties For Sale In The Westport Area. Stats: Gonzalez has done a little bit of everything for the Spartans this year. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. We felt as though he was a man that could take our program to the next level., He has an old school feel to him, Mariano continued. He has caught just three passes for 77 yards, but two of those catches have been for touchdowns. The halftime feeling was simple. Sollazzo said one of the top reasons he was attracted to Naugy was the tradition surrounding the program. Ansonia (10-0, 7-0 NVL Division 1), No. Naugatuck High School Football Coach Resigns: Report Naugatuck's Cayden Martin celebrates after his touchdown run during a football game between Holy Cross and Naugatuck at Municipal Stadium, Waterbury on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. The senior can throw too, with three touchdown passes on the season. Naugatuck. He spoke a lot about creating a community-based football program, which is important to us. No. Its privilege to have all these great coaches, senior all-state back Kyle Godfrey said. What they say: We can give (Clark) the ball in any part of the field and hes one of those kids that can take it all the way any time he gets it in his hands. 5 (Trovarelli) is unbelievable. Naugy names Anderson new football | Citizen's News 10 Connecticut high school football players we missed in the preseason Pairings become official on Friday morning. He also remembers the respect Hunt's size and talent garnered from opponents. Position: C Sec. ANSONIA -- On the day of its biggest game, Ansonia lost its largest football legend. Naugatuck football coach Rob Plasky resigned Friday, a day after being suspended for his alleged involvement in the recruitment of two players who wished to transfer to the school from Sacred . But Im just here to help out. I'll Build a Staircase to Paradise - The Life of Bunny Mellon with Mac Griswold, Virtual Prospective Parent Information Event, Seven Acres Montessori Campus Tour and Classroom Observation, Navigating the Independent School Admission Process, Guns/Ammunition Wanted Consignments Performed. I am really excited to get back in the mix again. And we all think we know a lot about football.. Hunt's death at Griffin Hospital occurred about an hour before the kickoff of the annual Ansonia-Naugatuck Thanksgiving game at Jarvis Field. Are you ready for some (women's) football? | Republican-American Naugatuck High School coaches have the sole responsibility for the selection of all team members. Stats:All of the preseason hype for Naugatuck was about Jett Hall and Michael Deitelbaum. December 5th, 2018. Hearst Connecticut Media file photo. 201. We do have arguments and they do, at times, get a little heated because were all competitive. "He said, `Spoon, I wonder how many we had.' Could it finally be removed? Plasky would often stop to talk to Legenza because, as Plasky said, You didnt just drive by Coach Legenza and wave, you stopped to talk to him. He said the two would talk frequently about the Red Sox and their respective coaching experiences. While it is unclear what the money went toward, the Republican-American of Waterbury posted a blog on Tuesday stating the academic transcripts of Martin and Coggins are being withheld by Sacred Heart because part of the tuition for both had not been paid. April 27, 2023. He led the come-from-behind win over Bloomfield, throwing 3 TDs in the second half. He has rushed for over 200 yards three times, including two 300-yard games. He resigned as head coach at Derby after one season, but has since thrived in West Haven. CHESHIRE, Conn. - The CIAC is releasing schedule changes for the 2018 CIAC Football Championship games on Saturday, December 8. Presiding over it all is Boshea, who retired as a West Haven police officer in 2004 after 20 years on the force. He made me the person I am today," said Tedder who works as an insurance claims adjuster for Connecticare in Farmington. On defense, he has made 47 tackles and has one interception. Marc "Markey" Desruisseaux was born in Naugatuck on Dec. 16, 1992, according to the obituary. Bunnell went 13-0 for the first time, earning the No. What they say: James gets a lot of shine and he will continue to do so,Ledyard coach Mike Serricchio told the Day of New London. I can really say that. 7 Law no-hits Branford, Hamden Hall's Schoonmaker taken by Cowboys in NFL Draft 2nd round, Levis selected by Tennessee in NFL Draft 2nd round: 'Meant to be'. CT HS Football 2013: Naugatuck - YouTube And it worked. Bill Grabowski, a pitcher on Legenzas streak team, said his coach was a tough disciplinarian who demanded excellence. He returned to Woodland in 2015, leading the Hawks to a 7-3 record, but then he stepped down after one year. "If you look back at some of the past winners like Bill McAllister and Boots Jarvis (both former Ansonia High School coaches) and Lou DeFillippo (who coached Derby High School and played four seasons with the New York Giants), I'm not sure if I'm anywhere close to those guys.