Pickleball In Ellington: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Ellington's Bradley Sawka Wins 92nd Connecticut Open

The amateur finished 14 under par and went wire-to-wire at the Country Club of Fairfield.

Make It An Active Summer In Ellington-Somers: 10 Ways To Get Moving

Looking to get outside this summer? Here are a few recreation options around Ellington and Somers.

Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Ellington, Somers

Ellington and Somers fans have several local and nearby options for watching World Cup matches during the 2026 tournament.

Somers Lacrosse Caps Historic Weekend With Two Titles

The Spartans brought home state titles on both the boys and girls sides after a dramatic weekend.

Where To Watch The Big Game In Ellington, Somers

Several sports bars are gearing up for Sunday’s big game, with plenty of TVs, food, and drinks for fans.

Somers Lacrosse Hosting Registration Event Ahead Of Season

Coaches and volunteers will be on hand to assist with registration and answer questions during the January 10 walk-in session.

Wednesday's High School Varsity Scoreboard For Hartford And Tolland County Teams

A roundup of results from Wednesday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland county schools.

As Fall Sports Practices Begin, A Look At Somers, Ellington's Team Title Histories, 2025 Schedules

A look at the state title histories for Somers and Ellington high school fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.

Baseball Team From Somers Wins State Championship, Qualifies For Eastern Regionals

The Somers Junior League team will represent Connecticut in the Eastern Regionals, in hopes of advancing to the Junior League World Series.

Somers Comes Up Short In Bid For State Lacrosse Championship

The Spartans fell in the Class S finals to top-seeded New Fairfield for the second consecutive season.

Ellington High School Standout Wins Prestigious Statewide Athletic Accolade

A phenomenal season resulted in selection as the top Connecticut athlete in her sport for a Knight senior.

Brackets Released For CIAC Boys Lacrosse State Tournament Competition

A total of 22 boys lacrosse teams from high schools in Hartford and Tolland counties have qualified to participate in postseason action.

Thursday's High School Varsity Scores: Hartford And Tolland Counties

Final results from Thursday's rain-shortened high school schedule involving varsity teams from schools in Hartford and Tolland counties.

Professional Pitching Prospect From Ellington Promoted To Next Level

The seventh overall selection in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft has advanced to the next level of professional baseball.

Tuesday's High School Varsity Scoreboard: Hartford/Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Tuesday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland county schools.

Wednesday's High School Varsity Scoreboard: Hartford/Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Wednesday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland county schools.

Winter Athletic Honors, New Spring Coaches At Somers High School

A half-dozen Spartans received All-State and/or All-Conference honors for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 winter season.

Spring Practices Underway: Ellington, Somers Team State Title History

A look at the state championship history for spring teams at Ellington and Somers high schools.

Ellington Earns First Boys Basketball State Championship In 53 Years

The Knights pulled away from a pesky Sheehan team to win the CIAC Division IV title Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Wednesday's State Tournament Scoreboard: Hartford/Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Wednesday's CIAC state tournament action for boys' and girls' basketball teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Somers High School Wrestler Brings Home State Open Championship

A Spartan grappler won his weight class at the CIAC State Open Saturday in New Haven.

Grappling Brothers From Somers Capture CIAC Divisional Championships

The Accorsi brothers each won their respective weight class crowns at the CIAC Class S divisional championship meet Saturday.

High Jumper From Ellington Wins Title At CIAC Indoor Track State Open

A member of the Knights' girls' squad brought home a state championship after capturing an individual event at the State Open Saturday.

Tuesday's High School Varsity Scores: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Tuesday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland county schools.

State Title Histories In Winter Team Sports For Ellington And Somers

Ellington scholastic teams have won nine state championships and Somers has captured five team titles in the current winter sports.

Pro Baseball Pitcher From Ellington Wins Minor League Gold Glove Award

Frank Mozzicato has yet to commit an error in 62 games over his first three seasons in pro baseball, and is being honored for that feat.

Somers Draws No. 2 Seed To Top Area Boys Soccer Tournament Qualifiers

A total of 33 schools from Hartford and Tolland counties will be represented in the CIAC boys soccer state tournaments.

Monday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Monday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Wednesday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Wednesday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Thursday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Thursday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Several Ellington Athletic Surfaces Now Have Lights For Nighttime Play

A nearly $3 million lighting project has placed illumination at Ellington High School, Tedford Park and the Pinney Street Fields.

Tuesday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Tuesday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Thursday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Thursday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

Thursday's High School Scoreboard: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Thursday's high school schedule involving varsity teams from Hartford and Tolland counties.

8 Ellington/Somers Athletes Playing Collegiately In State This Fall

A total of eight student-athletes who live in Ellington or Somers are on sports rosters at Connecticut colleges and universities this fall.

Fall Practice Begins: Ellington, Somers Team Titles, 2024 Schedules

A look at the fall team state title history for Ellington and Somers high schools, plus 2024 schedules for Knight and Spartan varsity teams.

Youth Bowler From Somers Experiences Success In New League

A young bowler from Somers recently fared quite well as a member of the new Connecticut ICS Youth Bowling League.

The Forgotten Olympic Gold Medalist From Somersville

John Spellman, a Somersville resident who attended Enfield High School, won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

Postseason Honors Accorded To Somers High School Spring Athletes

A total of 19 Spartans received All-State and/or All-Conference honors for their outstanding performances during the 2024 spring season.