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. He started at Maloney, coached at Central and Southern Connecticut State and at Derby under John Oko and Carmen DiCenso. He returned to Woodland in 2015, leading the Hawks to a 7-3 record, but then he stepped down after one year. Naugatuck is determined not to fail after the program was rocked by the suspension and later resignation of 11-year head coach Rob Plasky. What they say: Cayden Martin, is a fantastic (player), he is an all-state player in my opinion. Naugatuck Chris Anderson on GameTimeCTs Meat Grinder Podcast. Hearst Connecticut Media file photo. Now that Brady, the starting point guard at Woodland, is a junior, Anderson is ready to coach football again. Boshea rubs his chin and tilts his head. He attended Stratford public schools, graduating from Stratford High School. He starred as a linebacker there from 1982-1985 under Mastroni and later came back as an assistant. Gigi D'Alessio In Concert at the Warner Theatre, Obituary: Janet (Embree) Golebiowski, 67, of Naugatuck, Guns/Ammunition Wanted Consignments Performed, Naugatuck Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area, Naugatuck Area: 5 Freshest Homes To Hit The Market, Obituary: Stanley L. Jaroneczyk, Jr., 81, of Naugatuck, Naugatuck Parks And Recreation To Host Blood Drive May 9, 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Waterbury Car Crash: Reports. An appearance in the Orange Bowl. 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. 40. On Oct. 21 a benefit dinner for Hunt was held at the St. Sebastian Club in Ansonia. Could girls flag football one day become a CIAC-sanctioned sport? after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. Stew Leonard Sr. remembered at service: 'Most positive energy', Haar: Lamont deflects demands to spend CT surplus on education, Why a New York business wants to move its headquarters to CT, The CT legislature has 500 bills. Bruno brought his own brand of football to the state. And we turned it around and won.". Republican-American of Waterbury posted a blog on Tuesday. Funeral services have not been announced. Boshea acts as the team manager, mediator and fittingly a traffic cop for its myriad of personalities. Stats: Green has taken over the starting role for the Colonials and has run with it. Everyone who has a potential involvement in the situation is being asked to give a statement to borough attorney Edward "Ned" Fitzpatrick, sources say. He also rushed for 5 TDs on just 7 carries against the Coventry co-op. In 1986, Hunt retired after serving 15 years as an assistant line coach at Ansonia High School. 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. He said he is not certain if he will remain as Bassick's athletic director. Stats: Here is a player that nobody talked about before the season and boy did everyone miss him. There are lot of things I like about it. 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. Good point, Mark Ecke Good point, Mark Manes. Naugatuck. Twenty-nine seasons in Division I. Im a Westie through and through, he said. The program never had a losing season until going 4-6 in 2009. "I mean that sincerely, I've been blessed. Ecke recently spent one year at Danbury and brought that struggling program to the brink of the playoffs in 2014 before resigning when he couldnt secure a teaching job. 2019-2020 All-Iron Team - Derrick Jagello & Robert Sanders. Marc "Markey" Desruisseaux was born in Naugatuck on Dec. 16, 1992, according to the obituary. Im an old-school guy, and I believe in coaching fundamentals, technique and toughness. Ive always been impressed with Naugatuck. Sponheimer said Hunt's record of 17-2 "against some great Naugatuck teams," which is a much larger school, is a testament to the coach. "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. This year, there were so many worthy players we expanded it to 10. Im looking forward to the fact that the community is behind the football team 110 percent. Legenza was cremated and Wednesdays church service was the one chance for locals to say goodbye. I was never a cop who coached, Im a coach who copped, he said. 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 transfer to Naugatuck. 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.'". Longtime Naugatuck High School football Coach Rob Plasky has resigned from the position as an investigation continues into whether he violated CIAC rules by giving money to the mother of two possile transfers, Naugatuck Patch reports.. Plasky, who was about to enter his 12th season, officially handed in a resignation letter to school officials, NHS Principal Jan Saam confirmed Friday morning. I appreciate all of my players' hard work. Craig's done an incredible job through 12 years. SMSA quarterback Danny Hernandez throws a pass during a football game between Rockville and the SMSA co-op at Weaver High School, Hartford on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Sean has won numerous national and regional honors and is best known for his innovative and comprehensive coverage of Connecticut high school football. NAUGATUCK As The Star-Spangled Banner echoed through St. Francis of Assisi Church in honor of legendary coach Ray Legenza on Wednesday, the crowd of more than 100 mourners seemed to wait in quiet anticipation for the announcement of Play ball!. HS. He made me the person I am today," said Tedder who works as an insurance claims adjuster for Connecticare in Farmington. Anthony Atkinson '05 Recruiting Profile Naugatuck High School Naugatuck, CT Football See Full Profile College Coach? Greenwich boys swimming wins 52nd FCIAC title in 53 years, Roundup: Top seeds advance to CHSGHA girls ice hockey semifinals, No. Below are 10 players who we missed before the season started. "All the reports about Naugatuck are very good," Bruno said. Stats: The senior slinger is one of the better dual-threat QBs in the league. Theres never been any stress on the staff that my idea is better than your idea. Congratulations #Naugypride. 2 ranking in the state media poll. This nuclear waste has been sitting in CT for 50 years. He takes over for Craig Bruno, who resigned in January after four seasons. He resigned as head coach at Derby after one season, but has since thrived in West Haven. Its a great program with a great reputation, and theyve won a lot of games, Sollazzo said. Shelton scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to win 38-28 and put West Haven in survival mode for the much of the remainder of the 2017 regular season. He has thrown for 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions, while completing 68 percent of his passes. 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. 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. "I felt that I've accomplished all my goals in a place that I built," said Bruno, who is also the athletic director at Bassick. Craig Bruno, the only football coach to win playoff games and state championships at Bunnell High School, has been named the next head coach at Naugatuck High School. Against Weston he rushed for four touchdowns. Ansonia was down 15-0 at the half. The win keeps the Chargers' winning streak alive at 25 and paves the way for their Class S quarterfinal clash with Prince Tech of Hartford Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ansonia. Although he doesnt yet know the specific identities that the Greyhounds offense and defense will assume, he said his goal for the overall program is simple. Its privilege to have all these great coaches, senior all-state back Kyle Godfrey said. Watch this highlight video of the Seymour (CT) football team in its game Recap: Seymour vs. Naugatuck 2022 on Sep 16, 2022 More Videos Nov 15, 2022 @ 5:38am Stats Updated Seymour's stats have been entered for the 41-21 loss vs. Ansonia on 11/10/2022 6:00 PM. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Naugatuck High School coaches have the sole responsibility for the selection of all team members. One day, he said, Dad, I got my first sack today. We have different experienced coaches, they coached in college, they all coached in high school. 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. Putting together the 25 players to watch list is never an easy task. One receiving touchdown, 23 carries for 170 yards and two scores, and the first-down conversion to seal the victory. I learn so much from these guys, Nixon said. We click automatically. ", Johnson said the position would be posted immediately. When you got to know him off the field, he was a great guy and a great family man. Position: LS Bench Press 235 Junior football season Personal Statement Hello, I'm Matt Johnson, #50 and Captain for The Greyhounds. He caught the game-winning 70-yard touchdown pass with 1:12 left to beat Trumbull. His players thrived. after the Colonials 37-17 win over Bacon Academy. Unger says he was impressed with West Havens kids and the coaching staff during the five times Guilford played them. A lot of the guys came here because wed known them already. Borough officials are currently investigating the case, and it is unclear if or when the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) will get involved. "I knew when we went through the process in 2001 of hiring a new coach it would be one of the most important decisions we would be involved with and we certainly got it right. 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. He succeeds 2020 interim head coach Ollie Gray, who didnt coach a game last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the replacement for Dave Sollazzo. We hit him. Plasky, a 42-year-old Naugy alum who has been head coach at NHSsince 2001, is alleged to have given $2,000 to a mother who complained of trouble paying bills. Plasky resigned in August. Fine Art Friday: Share your children's artistic talents with us! 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. Mayor James DellaVolpe, who quarterbacked the 1964 Ansonia team, is forever thankful for Hunt's size. The mourners went to say goodbye to a man who put Naugatuck sports on the map with his 64-game win streak from 1970 to 1972. Here are some top priorities. "He taught discipline. NAUGATUCK The template was there again at the start of the second half, and though that drive went for naught, the next three didnt.