Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for Sept. 22

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to upcoming events

15th Annual Hammerfest Triathalon a Great Success

This year's version of the annual Hammerfest Triathlon draws large crowds of both contestants and fans last Sunday at Owenego.

BHS Sports Schedule Sept. 19 - 24

Your weekly look at BHS sports what, where, when and who.

Branford Hornets Kick Off Fall Sports Season

Branford High School starts the 2011 fall season today with games throughout the week.

VIDEO: Another Great Slamma Jamma Basketball Season

More than 300 area kids participated in this year’s season of basketball camps. Find out why.

Champions of the 10 U Softball Division

ACA Landscaping wins big.

Angler Tells Story of Catching Potential World-Record Bass

"Crashing the surface, its dorsal fin looked like Batman's cape," says North Branford's Greg Myerson as he reflects on his possible world-record striped bass.

Branford Legion Denied State Championship By Strong Norwalk Pitching

Branford falls 3-0 to Norwalk in the final game of the Connecticut Senior American Legion Tournament.

Blanked In Bristol: Branford Legion Falls To Norwalk 3-0 in State Championship

Starter Leon Fleming tosses a complete game shutout to clinch the championship for Norwalk.

Blasting Off at Little League Home Run Derby

Little leaguers showcase their power at their annual homerun derby at Sliney Fields.

Chet's Day

Years from now your grandchildren will call the pond on Branford’s Tabor Property “Chet’s Pond.” Today it received its name, and by proclamation of the Branford Board of Selectmen today, Saturday, June 4, 2011 is Chet Blomquist Day.

Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for June 1

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to upcoming events

Branford's Home Run Queen!

Branford girl raises the bar (or bat) in Little League.

Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for May 25

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to next week.

For a Cheap and Calm Commute, Bicycling Works

National Bike to Work Week, which ran from May 16 to 20, celebrates a fun, eco-friendly and wallet-friendly approach for getting to the nine-to-five.

Heads Up! What You Should Know About Youth Sports Concussions

Dr. Stephanie Arlis-Mayor of Center for Orthopaedics who offers primary care sports medicine lectured about youth sports concussions at the James Blackstone Memorial library.

Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for May 18

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to next week.

Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for May 11

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to next week.

BHS Sailing Team Finishing Season With Improvement

Kirsten Murray's varsity sailors are young squad, to the future.

BHS Grad Finishes as Top Scorer for Central Connecticut Lacrosse

Former Hornet Meaghan McCurry scores most goals for Central this year.

Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for May 4

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to next week.

A Busy Wednesday of Sports

There were games in every corner of Branford on Wednesday...we caught up with seven up them during the afternoon.

Alumni Track Meet Pits Old vs. Young

Chilly and wet conditions do little to dampen enthusiasm for third annual Alumni vs. Varsity track meet

Boys Tennis and Softball Win During Short Vacation Week

Softball picked up its first win of the season and Boys Tennis improved to 3-1 during a slow week of sports due to vacation.

'Not Selling Rubber, Spokes, Carbon-fiber, or Steel... Selling Recreation, Weight-loss, and Freedom.'

It happened last week again: we had a nice day of weather. Soon there will be strings of them. It’s time to head to the basement, grab that dusty Trek, grease the chain, and bring your workout OUT. Biking can change your life. Ask Chris Zane...

Hornets Notes: Week in Review/Preview for April 27

A look back at the week that was in Branford and a glance ahead to next week

Exciting Week of Wins for Hornets

Branford came out on top verses Notre Dame in boys' lacrosse and verses Xavier in baseball; plus other photos from the week.

Branford Downs Law in Baseball Season Opener, 3-2

Stoddard strikes out 11 over six innings and a three run third inning lifts Branford to victory.

Camdyn Dunn Keeps Fighting; Her Army of Supporters Keeps Helping

Baskets for Camdyn Dunn will be on sale until Thursday night.

Nothing But Net: Youth Soccer Goals Stolen

Last week about 20 metal soccer goals owned by the Branford Soccer Club went missing; just the nets were remaining.

Connecticut March Madness, Make Your Picks!

Connecticut is alive and well in both the Women's and Men's Final Four. Who's going all the way?

Scholar Leaders Honored, A Friend Remembered & Good Sports Recognized

Good sportsmanship and character recognized in Branford.

'There is an Intensity of Life...'

Springtime is here. Now that the snow has melted and the skis are back in the basement, it's time to get strapped into a pair of hiking boots and enjoy the great outdoors in a different way. And don’t be shy: You won’t be the oldest guy doing it.

Annual Jamboree Signals Upcoming Boys' Lacrosse Season

Branford hosted their annual lacrosse jamboree Saturday with teams from Glastonbury, Staples and Trumbull attending.

This is How Champions Dance

The BHS Dance Team takes home two state titles and offers an encore performance for Board of Education members.

SCC Winter All-Conference Taps Four BHS Athletes

Four Branford High School athletes were awarded in the 2010-2011 SCC Winter Sports All-Conference selection.

Hornet's Notes: BHS Track Star Excels at the Collegiate Level

Preparing for the spring sports schedule and looking back on BHS athletes honored so far this year.

Hornets Basketball Falls in Overtime Thriller

Branford's boys' basketball season ended in the second round of the state tournament with a 65-59 loss to fourth-seeded Lyman Hall.

Branford Represented at Unified Basketball Tourney

Branford High School's Unified Basketball team participated in Monday's CIAC Unified Sports tournament.

Longtime Athlete John Canning Shines at Special Olympics Winter Games

Branford’s beloved resident and local icon shares his good news about the Connecticut Special Olympics Winter Games held this weekend.