UConn star freshman has surgery but is expected back next season
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Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UConn's Quinonez, The Big East Top Freshman, Undergoes Surgery (patch.com) — Fans in Mansfield will be watching closely as UConn women’s basketball standout Blanca Quiñonez recovers from shoulder surgery performed at UConn Health in Storrs. The Big East Freshman and Sixth Woman of the Year is expected back for the 2026–27 season after averaging double-digit points and strong all-around stats in her rookie campaign.
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🗞 Nearby News
Storrs
Storrs: Connecticut Announces $35 Million for UConn Research Hit by Federal Cuts (patch.com)
UConn women's basketball star Blanca Quinonez undergoes successful surgery for labrum tear (courant.com)
Owner Of Electric Blue Strip Club In Tolland Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Prostitution, Tax Evasion (patch.com)
Vernon
Vernon Public Schools Honors More Than 100 Students at Annual Awards Ceremony (patch.com)
Vernon's Lake Street School Gets A New Principal (patch.com)
Vernon On Memorial Day Weekend: As Unique As It gets (patch.com)
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