Bunnell head football coach Craig Bruno on the field during the first football game of the season against Bethel at Bunnell High School in Stratford on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. I appreciate all of my players' hard work. A lot of time my mouth is closed and my ears are wide open. Bunnell went 13-0 for the first time, earning the No. But Tedder said he learned more than just football from Hunt. 8 in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Poll, won the NVL championship with the victory. Michael Fornabaio is a sports reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. 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. A ski and movie aficionado during off-seasons, he still calls Greater New Haven home. Victories in the Gator Bowl and the Peach Bowl. Ray Legenza, longtime Naugatuck High football and baseball coach, died Sunday at age 80. Luneau, who doubles as schools baseball coach, has been with the staff for 10 years. Bruno brought his own brand of football to the state. Greenwich boys swimming wins 52nd FCIAC title in 53 years, Roundup: Top seeds advance to CHSGHA girls ice hockey semifinals, No. He really has a thorough understanding of the game. Everybodys like you could never go be an assistant, said Ecke, who now teaches at Hillhouse. 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Naugatuck football 1990 season preview - YouTube 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. Boshea brought on Manes this year to coach the secondary. 1 Darien in the Class LL semifinals Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at Darien. Position: C Sec. He helped coach his son, John, who served as an Ansonia co-captain in 1984. Boshea, who regularly refers to his staff as an island of misfits, says they often make him look like a genius on game nights. Ansonia players celebrate after winning the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut Media. To go from playing Stratford every year to playing Ansonia is a bit of a change. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Ten to be inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame May 11, Top 10 Softball Poll (May 1): North Haven joins, Newtown to No. Naugatuck High School Football Coach Resigns: Report Our guys broke down what we did against Shelton in that first game, the things that didnt work, and said weve got to do this this and this, West Haven head coach Rich Boshea said . Legenza, the 1971 national high school coach of the year and a longtime administrator at Naugatuck High School, died at age 80 on Sunday. Theres no egos here, said Nixon, 44, who commands West Havens Wing-T offense. His impact on his adopted community of Naugatuck almost defies description. Were always saying what we picked up from this clinic, or what we picked up from this coaching staff. When Benoits job responsibilities kept him from coaching full time this season, he handed the keys to Unger, his former assistant at Guilford. Naugatuck (8-2, 5-2) should be the fifth seed in the Class L tournament and face a trip to fourth-seeded, sixth-ranked New Canaan. Staples coach Adam Behrends said. 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. Almost as Hunt would have wanted Ansonia crushed Naugatuck 48-27 at Jarvis Field. Over the first three years under Boshea, West Haven has boasted at least five former head coaches on staff. Its funny, Unger said, one of our sophomores had given Coach Ecke a sideways look one time and I pulled him aside and said, Do you know how many state championships hes single-handedly been involved in? And the kid was like, Oh oh, really? Craig's done an incredible job through 12 years. Sponheimer said. Image. There are no resources or collections to display. Hes playing football, and as a college coach and recruiter, youre never home, said Sollazzo, whose son is now 13. He leads the Spartans in receptions and receiving yards and has caught six touchdown passes. Position: RB/LB Stats: All of the preseason hype for Naugatuck was about Jett Hall and Michael Deitelbaum. Ansonia scored 20 unanswered points while shutting New London out in the second half. 1 is they have a Valley football mentality, and they have over 100 years of football tradition. Everyone who has a potential involvement in the situation is being asked to give a statement to borough attorney Edward "Ned" Fitzpatrick, sources say. Hunt's death at Griffin Hospital occurred about an hour before the kickoff of the annual Ansonia-Naugatuck Thanksgiving game at Jarvis Field. From left to right is Masuk's #23 Alex Trump, New Fairfield's Bobby Wood, and Head Coach Craig Bruno, during practice for the Fairfield County team at Bunnell High School in Milford, Conn. on Wednesday June 30, 2010. Hewas not at practice on Thursday. I felt really good about everything, and it all just fell into place.. And we turned it around and won.". But that was its first appearance in 10 years. He spoke a lot about creating a community-based football program, which is important to us. Hey, lets try that. Thats something Ive always valued, where the entire community is behind the football team, Sollazzo said. Jason Spino's Football Recruiting Profile - NCSASports.org Im more involved on the defense, but if I see something on offense Nix and Bo will listen to what I have to say.. It was killing our drives, Ansonia coach Tom Brockett said. 3 New Canaan, St. Joseph adjusts, defeats No. The trophy will go home with the winner of the annual Ansonia-Seymour game. I just add a little bit here and there and say, Hey lets try this. Naugatuck Valley League Watertown at Kennedy, ppd. TBA Wolcott 18, WCA 0 Berkshire League . This is a carousel. "What's ironic is that nothing meant more to Jack than the traditional Thanksgiving game against Naugatuck," said John Sponheimer, an Ansonia attorney, assistant Ansonia football coach and longtime Hunt friend. Image. There is an entrance fee to attend home contests for the following sports: Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball. He was probably one of the toughest coaches I ever played for, but also one of the fairest, said Gene Massa, who played football for Legenza. 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. Im an old-school guy, and I believe in coaching fundamentals, technique and toughness. What they say: The kid No. Pompei said he could not comment at this time when reached by phone Thursday evening. He also remembers the respect Hunt's size and talent garnered from opponents. Born in the Bronx and raised at the New Haven Coliseum (but really in Orange), Fornabaio has been with the Connecticut Post since 1997. He knows everybody in Connecticut, Boshea said. We went for a walk, and he was able to do about three-quarters of a block," Sponheimer recalled. He said he is not certain if he will remain as Bassick's athletic director. He exited College Park, Md., when Randy Edsall left UConn to coach the Terps. Stats: Gonzalez has done a little bit of everything for the Spartans this year. Game Stats Season Stats Nov 12, 2022 @ 6:52pm 41-21 (L) Seymour vs. Ansonia The Chargers had already unofficially secured the top seed in the CIAC Class S tournament, which begins Tuesday, when theyre expected to face North Branford. The senior has led the team to a 5-0 start while putting up video game like numbers. Trumbull's Rowan Johnston runs the ball during a football game between Staples and Trumbull at McDougall Stadium, Trumbull on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Unger says he was impressed with West Havens kids and the coaching staff during the five times Guilford played them. Im fully cooperating with the investigation, and I dont want to jeopardize that, he said. If you have a tough, hard-nosed week of practice and perfect your fundamentals, then thats going to show up on Friday nights. Hunt also coached freshman basketball and varsity golf at Ansonia High. New Fairfield QB Justin McCormack throws a pass during high school football action against Masuk in Monroe, Conn., on Friday October 28, 2021. With Hunt gone and Douglas Morrell serving his first and only year as the head coach, Ansonia dropped to a 5-6 record. He bounced between jobs as a high school defensive coordinator in South Carolina and a volunteer assistant coach at Maryland for the next decade before entering the coaching profession full-time as a defensive line coach at Division III Guilford in North Carolina in 1988. Putting together the 25 players to watch list is never an easy task. Mayor James DellaVolpe, who quarterbacked the 1964 Ansonia team, is forever thankful for Hunt's size. On defense he has two interceptions and on special teams he has flipped the field with long kickoff and punt returns, including the eventual game-winning 90-yard kick return touchdown against Newington. Naugatucks Andrew Tyszka (#19) pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Ansonia and Naugatuck high schools, Thursday, November 24, 2022, Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, Conn. Kaminski was tackled behind the line of scrimmage and fumbled the ball for a turnover. Reached by phone Thursday evening, Plasky said he could not discuss the issue. "The school is committed to football and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to build new era for myself and new career and help a new school move into a direction we want to go. 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. He was 88. "Stick to the plan," Cassetti said. Luneau took over as the West Haven baseball coach in 2015. Coach Bruno did a great job here when he was here, and Im looking forward to continuing that success.. Im a sponge. In a rare meeting, Bruno and Naugatuck will face Bunnell in Week 6 of the 2013 season. 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. Naugatuck High School coaches have the sole responsibility for the selection of all team members. F) (203) 720-5444 . I want to hear about it! But Im just here to help out. That came before Plaskys time. He takes over for Craig Bruno, who resigned in January after four seasons. They really, really did a good job.. The student-athlete is responsible for all schoolwork missed due to early dismissals for any interscholastic sporting events. 3, Connecticut softball top performers (May 1), Former CT All-State guard transferring to ACC school, No. 2019-2020 All-NVL Team - Avery Hinnant & Ese Onakpoma. WEST HAVEN The big game against Shelton at home back in October turned out to be a mess. The Greyhounds went 6-4 under interim coach Shawn Kuczenski. Hunt often said he never planned on staying more than five years as head coach. He attended Stratford public schools, graduating from Stratford High School. It also presented a new challenge. Bunnell Head Coach Craig Bruno, during boys football action against Masuk in Stratford, Conn. on Friday October 5, 2012. Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut Media, The 2022 CIAC High School Football Midseason Report, GameTimeCT Football Pick'Em Podcast: Week 7 selections.