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BACK 2 BACK STATE CHAMPIONS '09-'10
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Norwich Free Academy beat Mercy 50-47 in the Class LL state basketball tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena Friday, March 19, 2010.
Kastine Evans The most decorated student athletic men's or women's, in the history of Norwich Free Academy. She has State Championships in Volleyball 09' ,Track 08' 09' and Basketball 09' 10'. Named POY by every major media organization in the state of Connecticut.
The Day Player Of The Year
Norwich Bulletin Player Of The Year
Gatorade Player Of The Year
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NFA High School quarterback Tecumseh continues his busy offseason with his appearance at the invitation-only Rivals.com Northeast Five Star Showdown in Norwood. Mass
NFAS: How did you hear about the Northeast 5 Star Shootout combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
Tecumseh: They were looking for the top players in Connecticut to try out for the U.S. Army All American Bowl and invited me to the combine. My favorite event was the one- on -ones verse the defensive backs I had a chance to demonstrate my skills to read not only zone defenses by man to man coverage.
NFAS: How did you do at the combine?
Tecumseh: At the combine I came in first place out of the twenty one QB’s that were invited from all over New England. I have to thank my QB coach Travis Meyer for my techniques
NFAS: What do you like about High school football? What are your goals for your team and your self?
Tecumseh: I like HS football because it is the competition and the pressures to get better ,are always there. It’s a full time job for me.
NFAS:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments.
Tecumseh: I play basketball and also play Lacrosse. One of my accomplishments would have to be making the varsity football team as a freshman
NFAS: What are you looking for in a college? Academically? Football?
Tecumseh: I’m looking to play at a division 1 school as a QB. Not sure what I want to study, but I have visited a few school to get a feel of the different types of campus. As far as football, it’s my dream of playing in NFL. It’s going to take hard work and a long journey.
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CIAC STATE OPEN track and field championships at Willow Brook Park in New Britain,
Monday, June 7, 2010.
Chris Antone
6'4" 1st Place
Wahnetah Carty
17' 8" 4th Place
Anthony Facchini
55' 7" 3rd Place
Congratulations are in Order!
Sara Eagan Jennifer Escobido Kastine Evans Kaylan Pickford
Sportsperson's of the Year
NFA ATHLETE'S OF THE YEAR 2010
KASTINE EVANS
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NFA grad Leone shows skills at College World Series. Read More
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Question of the DAY: IS CHEERLEADING A SPORT? FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS NO.......READ STORY
CONNECTICUT SUN HONORS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS
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LR: Spencer ( East Lyme) Chad (Fitch) Kobe ( St Bernard)) Irving ( NFA) Jarred ( NFA) Angel( East Lyme) Malcolm ( New London) JaQuim ( NFA) Nick (NFA) Mr. Evans
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Norwich Free Academy's Kastine Evans, Montville's Jesse Sutherland were presented Norwich Bulletin High School Athletes of the Year
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ECC PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL
Katie Wilson returns back to eastern Connecticut, playing volleyball at Eastern Connecticut State University
The First Team All-State and All-ECC selection at Norwich Free Academy (Conn.)…Named Coca-Cola Connecticut Player of the Year, Norwich Bulletin Player of the Year and New London Day All-Area Player of the Year Read full story
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Norwich,CT – “When you’re allergic to silver, the only cure is gold.”
That was Khary Flectcher’ reaction as he headed for the medal stand Saturday and claiming the Gold at the Nutmeg State Games Open Championship .
His Gold qualifies him for the 2011 State Games of America in San Diego, California. ..
Khary Flectcher wins Gold Medal for shotput at 2010 Nutmeg State Games Championships.
This Championship is a spring board for his goal to place in the indoor USATF games this winter. We wish him, the best of luck.
GET READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL 2010-2011 SEASON
PLUS A NIGHT GAME !
New Britain High School retires Tubucky Jones High school jersey. "Jones’ uniform will be permanently displayed in a plaque at the high school, where he starred from 1989-1992. He amassed 4,541 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns as well as being a force on special teams and defense, leading the team to a Class LL title in his senior year."
RB Anthony Facchini has been named Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for a career-high 199 yards in the Wildats’ 25-14 win over Windham ,in the season opener. Read More
WEEK 10
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WEEK 1
NFA quarterback Erik Washburn has been named Offensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row , He completeing six of six passes for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns, in the Wildats’ 41-3 win over Griswold. Read more....
WEEK 2
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NFA quarterback Erik Washburn has been named Offensive Player of the Week after completeing five of six passes for career-high 205 yards in the Wildats’ 34-20 win over Ledyard. Read more....
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WEEK 3
Anthony Facchini has been named Offensive Player of the Week for the second time., Facchini scored on touchdown runs of 17,70 and 34 yardswith a 53-7 win over Bacon Academy.
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This week UK basketball sat down with Salem, Conn., native Kastine Evans for "21Questions." Check it out! Read Full Story
Homecoming 2010
The NFA Wildcats play the Stonington Bears on Saturday , Kick Off time 1:30 PM
Stonington at NFA
1:30 p.m.
Records: Stonington 3-1; NFA 4-0.
Last week: Stonington beat Chariho, R.I., 40-0; NFA beat Bacon Academy, 53-7.
Last year: Did not play
WEEK 4
Erik Washburn takes his third Player of the Week selection, as he rushed for over 100 yards to beat Stonington, 31-6. READ MORE
WEEK 5
Receiver Joey Paparelli 31-yard hookup with QB Eric Washburn win over East Lyme 25-17 win. It was the first of two scores for Paparelli, who was filling in for the injured Anthony Facchini READ MORE
The NFA volleyball team celebrated senior night Fitch rallied in the final pair to fight off an upset attempt from Norwich Free Academy in a 3-2 victory
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Fitch (10-6, 4-3 ECC Large) won, 25-23, 14-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-9.
2010 SENIORS CONGRADULATION
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BISON WIN AGAIN!!! 17-14 ON SENIOR DAY!!!!
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The Nichols College Bison did it again, this time winning in most dramatic fashion 17-14 over visiting Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In a game that seniors were waiting for, this whole week .The Bison defence had to hold off the Engineers, in the final second when regulation time ran out.
More importantly the Bison sent off nine of the most important men of the program on Sunday- the Bison family will sorely miss these men as they played there last home game of their careers at Michael J. Vendetti Field on Sunday- among those seniors is John Merjuste class of '07 graduate from NFA
Conversation with John Merjuste Senior Day at Nichols College and Mike Merjuste his younger brother both graduates of NFA
Brothers John and Mike Merjuste
As a four year starter for the Bison and a Captain for the football team. John has done what many hope to do, and that is play football in college.
Q:Did NFA prepare you for college?
A: Yes. From the teachers, coaches and guidance counselor all prepared me to be successful in college.
Q: What is your major?
A: General Business , this incorporate communication, management and marketing business .I'm looking forward to getting my MBA.
Q: How was it playing with your brother Mike?
A: It was a great year for me . We played and started on the 2006 high school football team. For him to play at Nicholes and start as a freshman and play my senior year,was great.
WEEK 6
NFA'S DEFENSIVE UNIT was named Player of the Week . HELD FITCH TO UNDER 90 TOTAL RUSHING YARDS....
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Worcester, Mass – As student athletic leave on their own journey from high school to college, it’s always nice to see old teammates... Just not on the opposite side of the field. That's just what happen on November 13, 2010 at Assumption College Senior Day football game. Lampkin class 2008 played Homiski class of 2009.
The Greyhounds (Assumption) battled the Yellow Jackets (AIC) in first half. Second half the Yellow jackets came out with a sting and the Greyhounds had no answer. AIC won 35-10.
The Yellow Jackets finished the 2010 with a record of 6-4 overall and 6-2 in the NE-10 after winning five of their last six games, while the Greyhounds ended the year at 6-5 overall and 3-5 in conference play.
AIC finished tied for first in the final conference standings with Bentley University, University of New Haven and Southern Connecticut State University. New Haven was declared Northeast-10 champion based on the conference tie-breaking procedure with a 3-0 record against the other three teams.
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#19 Gabe Homiski
Assumption College
#89 Stephen Lampkin
America International
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Anthony Facchini has been named Offensive Player of the Week for the third time.Facchini scored on three touchdown runs with a 48-0 win over Killingly.
Anthony Facchini has been named Offensive Player of the Week (15 carries, 180 yards, t touchdowns)
Kevin, JaQuim , Togo Palazzi (Boston Celtics) Nick and Boogie
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NFA Wildcats teammates meet up again in College Football Game.
WHAT HAS SPORTS DONE FOR ME ?
"The friends I made were all because of sports. I learned how to work with people because of sports. And sports and my degree got me the job I have today.”
Meet two athletes that's making a change in the world..
--Dr Robert Evans, Ex Pro Basketball Player .
--Tory Thomas, Pro Basketball Player
1875 to present
COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM
WEEK 9
Anthony Facchini has been named Offensive Player of the Week , for the third straight week ( 217 yards on 24 carries, 1 touchdown) READ MORE
Freshman football players with star potential
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When you first step on a NFA campus, you have to deal with the big adjustments that come along with the transition to high school. Being in an unfamiliar place, worrying about grades and one of two thousand students are just a few of the changes all ninth grade students face.
When trying to find a player to compare Outlow , two names come to mind: former University of Maryland defensive back JJ Justice and current Holy Cross Basketball player RJ Evans both players started at NFA as freshman on the football team. Outlow like Evans and Justice possess skill sets that can be nightmares for opposing teams.
CONGRATULATION TO NFA FOOTBALL
TEAM 10-0 REGULAR SEASON.
STATE PLAYOFFS TUESDAY........... LETS SUPPORT
OUR TEAM!
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JJ Justice 4 yr starter football.
*state champion javelin thrower
*15th-best safety in the nation by ESPN.com
Norwich Bulletin
Marcus Outlaw
Congratulation to the entire NFA football team 11-1. You guys have worked so hard to bring this team to the next level...
The student body and fans were so supportative of the team.
The question is: what is it going to take to keep us at the next level?
FOOTBALL TEAM
John "J-Money" Merjuste Named All-NEFC
Senior Captian , John Merjuste was key on the defensive line that boasted the fourth-best rush defense in the NEFC. He started all 10 games and finished with 43 tackles (17 solo) including 8.5 for a loss. He was second on the team with four sacks and led the Bison with seven quarterback hurries. He had a monster game against UMass Dartmouth on Oct. 16th with eight tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery.
#91 Jonathan Merjuste
Position: Defensive Line
Height: 6-3
Weight: 250
Class: Senior
Hometown: Norwich, Conn.
High School: Norwich Free Academy
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NFA's Matt Shaughnessy, Norwich CT
#11 UK vs #3 Duke on Tuesday Jan 4, 2011 ESPNU at 7 PM. NFA's Kastine Evans member of UK Basketball
Interview with basketball player Irving Eggleston after St. Bernards win .
Congratulation to NFA players MATT DIGBY and ANTHONY FACCHINI selected to the All Connecticut Team.
RJ Evans 4yr starter Basketball / Football
* NCAA Rookie of the YEAR
* All time leading scorer 2030 points
*Graduated Magna Cum Laude
The NFA fencing team won the ECC title last season and finished seventh in the state tournament. Come out and support our team. Looking for a great season 2011
Interviewed boys Team Captain Paul Kalinowski
“I’m hoping for first in states and ECCs,” Kalinowski said. “We didn’t take the loss to Guilford as a hard hit, we just took that as we had to train more.”
Hear what team members are saying about NFA's fencing team .
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore Corey Simpson (Norwich) became the seventh Eastern Connecticut State University athlete in the last 13 years to win the 55 meter dash at the Little East Conference/New England Alliance men's indoor track and field championships Saturday at the Costello Athletic Complex on the University of Southern Maine.
Simpson ran to both the Little East and Alliance championships with a time of 6.58 in the final, outrunning a field of 31. Junior Andrew Rickets (Hartsdale, NY) was third in the 555 in a time of 6.70 in the final and like Simpson, was awarded All-LEC and All-NEA honors. They were the only such honorees for the Warriors, who finished sixth of six LEC teams with 24 points and ninth in a ten-team Alliance field with 18 points. Southern Maine won its third straight LEC title (eighth overall in 13 years) and third straight Alliance championship (sixth overall in 14 years).
Did you know NFA has two players in the NFL?
Matt Shaughnessy- class 2005
Gilbert Bouley - class 1940
Alumni Mike Ward (Class 07) is playing Professional Football. Mike sign on November, 18 2010 with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
All- American
Ward was named to the AFCA and D3football.com All-America teams as a senior and was the ACFC Defensive Player of the Year. A defensive tackle, Ward finished second on the team with 81 tackles in 2009. That year, he was second on the team with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks, ranking in the top 20 in Division III in tackles for loss. Ward also batted down seven passes, forced three fumbles and blocked a kick on the year. He paced a unit that finished fourth in Division III in tackles for loss per game, fifth in scoring defense, 10th in total defense and 15th in rushing defense. It is Ward's first professional contract. Ward finished his career with 45.5 tackles for loss, third all-time at Wesley at the time
This is one of the main reason why NFAsports.com is a important part of the NFA community. These young men and women who continue to follow there dreams . We at NFAsports.com are so proud of these young people.
NFA upsets Waterford, wins Large title
Long time coming:
NORWICH — To hear Nikki Beatrice tell it, the Norwich Free Academy cheerleading team could have just skipped the award ceremony.
“We’re shocked right now,” said Beatrice, one of five NFA seniors who won their first divisional title. “I think we all had a lot of poise throughout the whole thing. We had determination and fed off each other. I can’t believe it.”
NFA has placed in the competition before but coach Diane Leone, who has led the Wildcats for 24 years, can’t remember when her team last won a Large title. The Lancers let everyone at Alumni Hall know of their recent dominance of the division, incorporating references to their “tradition of excellence” in their routine and mentioning the word “repeat” twice.
Leone said that NFA’s focus coming into the competition wasn’t to unseat Waterford from its perch atop the Large but to simply “have fun and have a clean routine.”
Mission accomplished.
“We’re strong in cheer — we always have been — and we showed it (Saturday),” she said. “Our formations were good, the dance was good, and the energy of the routine is what really helped it.”
The Wildcats also dominated the Large in individual honors, putting four on the all-division team, including Kathryn Maruzo, who was named the Large’s top cheerleader. Beatrice, Jessica Charette and Hannah Knight also made the team for NFA.
CONCORD, NH - The NHTI Athletics Department is pleased to announce that two NHTI athletes have been honored by the USCAA at the National Basketball Championship's banquet held in Uniontown, PA, Terry Williams (Norwich, CT) was named an Honorable Mention All-American
Concord's Community College
NAMED HM ALL-AMERICAN
ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell freshman Stephanie Long (Norwich, Conn.) has been named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week, as was announced this morning by the league office. It is the first conference honor of the year for the Big Red.
Escobido ranks second on the team and eighth in the conference in free-throw percentage (76.0 percent). She also ranks ninth in the Empire 8 in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.48).
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Freshman forward Jennifer Escobido (Norwich Free Academy/Lisbon, Conn.) was named honorable mention to the Empire 8 All-Star Team. Escobido leads the team in field-goal percentage; her figure of 57.6 is Ithaca's second-highest single-season mark and ranks second in the Empire 8. She's Ithaca's second-leading scorer (9.0 ppg) and averages 4.5 rpg to go along with 36 steals and 21 assists.
HENNIKER, N.H. – The Wentworth Institute of Technology women's basketball team would hold NEC to a season low 37 points closing out their season with a 43-37 win over New England College Saturday afternoon.Ashley Stowe started 5 of the 24 games she played. and averaged 2.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game .
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Oscar Assie Joseph, Ryan Belote -Maloney, Kevin Bentivegna -Fairfield-Ludlowe, Michael Boornazian -Xavier, Luis Bridtter -Stamford, Rohan Brown -East Catholic,
JC Carr -Northwest Catholic, Nico Donato -Glastonbury, Tom Doyle -Notre Dame-West Haven, Tyler Dube -Southington, Daryl Ferguson Norwich Free Academy, Mike Fraylon -Windsor, Bryan Galvin -Ridgefield Marvin Hampton -Crosby Billy Kimmel-New Fairfield, Riley Kirsch -Daniel Hand, Lemar Larsen -Wilby, Andre Makris Pomperaug, Gerald McClease -Wilbur Cross, Angel Ortiz East Lyme, Gabe Seidman -Staples, Trevon Seymore -Kennedy, Kavohn Townsend -Manchester, Davonta Valentine -Waterford
Congratulation to Daryl Ferguson selected to the Senior All-Star game.
The (CHSCA) Connecticut High School Coaches Association has announced its selections for the 36th Annual Senior All-Star Festival to be held March 24,at Maloney. The S/M game will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the L/LL contest will begin at 8 p.m.
NFAsports will cover Darly Ferguson in the Senior All - Star game.
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AMHERST WINS PROGRAM'S FIRST NATIONAL TITLE!
BLOOMINGTON, IL – For the first time in Amherst College history, the Lord Jeffs are champions of Division III women’s basketball.
The third time was indeed a charm for the Jeffs (32-1), who earned a 64-55 win over Washington University in St. Louis Saturday evening at the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center. Amherst lost to the Bears in the semifinals of the 2009 and 2010 national tournaments but used exceptional defense and another outstanding team effort to prevent them from claiming a sixth national title.
Courtney Long
Mr. Evans and Sarah Panzau
Prior to my accident, I only lived for today. I lived like I would never die. I had turned my back on my family and I had very little purpose in life. I had quit school, and gave up a full ride volleyball scholarship. A two-time all American Volleyball player to bartender! I had no direction in life.
After near 40 surgeries, I am here to tell my story. It was a miracle that I survived the accident. I was out with my friends (the people I thought really cared about me.) These so called friends let me get into my car with a blood alcohol level of 0.308. That is almost 4 times the legal limit in the state of Illinois.
I challenge every student and student athlete...take the time to hear Sarah's story. It will change your life.......
Sarah two-time All-America volleyball standout
Peter Kelly and Colin Smith talk about the 2011 football season.....
Come out and support NFA's Peter Kelly and Colin Smith.
Playing in the Annual Governors Cup Football game vs RI Senior All Stars.
Wahnetah Carty Signing National Letter of Intent to Manhattan College
Norwich, CT---- Senior Wahnetah Carty choose Manhattan College over George Mason University in front of many friends and family. Carty has keep the same personal pholosphoy since running in the Hershey Track & Field events in the seveth grade.
"Even if you don't win, it really doesn't matter," Carty said. "Being there for your team and supporting your team, that's what counts.
Carty will concentrate on the long jump for the Jaspers. She is undecided on her major. Read More.......
DONATED BY CLASS OF 2010
IN MEMORY OF
LARRY "SUPERMAN" PONTBRIANT
Larry was an energetic, loving, kind and intelligent 15 year old who loved sports, especially lacrosse. One of his athletic assets was his fine conditioning which he accomplished through distance running. Larry collapse during a community three mile run at Mohegan Park in Norwich Connecticut on August 16th 2007 due to ventricular fibrillation.
Located near the Bradlaw -Frank parking lot .
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Congratulation to Kastine Evans she has no problems mixing academics and sport. Finishing her freshman year at the University of Kentucky with a 4.0 GPA
Dr. Clyde Rivers is an honorary ambassador to the nation of Burundi and is responsible for getting the invitation to bring our leadership program to Burundi. He has also recently been appointed to the United Peace Foundation as a peace keeper for the UN. NFA basketball player Irving Eggleston had a chance to meet Dr. Rivers and learn more about TIPPING A NATION.org
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Athletic Scholarships is a one day informational meeting designed to answer all the questions you have regarding obtaining a scholarship without all the frills and double talk. It's a great opportunity for Parents, High School/AAU coaches, Mentors/Advisors and Student-Athletes (JHS & HS) to find out what are the realities and myths regarding obtaining a free college education by way of an athletic scholarship. Listen to and talk with the players who went thru the recruitment process. Get straight forward information from college athletes and get ahead of the game.
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DeJohn Joseph-Exum I played at New London High School and I'll be a 5th year senior at Becker College where I'm majoring in Criminal Justices. Im a 4 year starting point guard and 2 year captain. I was selected 2009 NECC All-Conference team hold the school record for steal in a game and in a career. High school I was THE DAY and NORWICH BULLETIN first team and 2nd team All-State.
Kate Wilson attened High School: Norwich Free Academy
College: Southern Connecticut State University one semester, Eastern Connecticut State University currently
Year: Junior
Major: Math and Secondary Education
Awards: high school- first-team All-State, Coca-Cola Player of the Year, Norwich Bulletin and The Day of New London Player-of-the-Year, runner up for state Gatorade Player-of-the-Year, holds program records for kills in a season and match, Katelyn Ritacco Sunshine Scholarship
RJ Evans, and I am currently a junior at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester,MA and I attended The Norwich Free Academy. I play basketball on scholarship at Holy Cross which competes in the Patriot League at the NCAA Division 1 level. In high school, I was a three-time all-conference and two time all-state selection. I am one of the top scorers in Connecticut HS basketball history with 2030 career points and I hold 3 school records at NFA in career points, points in a season, and 3-pointers in a career. In my two years of college basketball I have lead my team in scoring both years and was named the 2008-2009 Patriot League Rookie of the Year. I am on the brink of scoring my 1,000th career point as a junior and on a mission to win a championship.
Kastine Evans was Connecticut 2010 Gatorade player of the year, 5 time state champion in three sports (Volleyball, Track and Basketball), Miss Connecticut (chsca player of the year), At the University of Kentucky I was named to the Lady Eagle classic All -Tournament team, deans list both semesters in college. She has a 4.0 GPA.
Graduated in May 2011 with a BS.BA General Business with a focus in Marketing and Communication. I played football at Nichols`College for four years and a Sr Captain. I was award first team All Confrence
Emily Walker and I graduated from East Lyme High School in 2009. During my junior year season for basketball I was named first team all -area and was also named MVP of our state championship game. I also earned 2nd team all -Conference during my senior year. I recently just completed my sophomore year a Springfield College where I playNCAA Division 3 basketball and top of my conference for rebounding and also lead the team in rebounds. I was chosen this year by my coaches and teammates to be the teams Pac Leader where I am actively involved in NCAA leadership conferences and meetings with our athletic staff along with other members of other teams from our school. I am a criminal justice major with a minor in sociology and will be going into my junior year of college this fall.
Steven Lampkin -NFA high school sports - Varsity, football basketball and track . I attend American International College playing wide receiver On a five year masters program for elementary education also on deans list .
Pat Epps-Batted .450 with 18 doubles at Waterford High as a senior...Named All-State by the Coaches, the New Haven Register and the Hartford Courant...Three-time All-Area selection...Two-year captain.
Named First Team All-Conference...Set school-records with 18 home runs and 73 runs batted in...Had 92 hits and batted .418...Had 38 extra-base hits...On-base percentage of .502 led the team...Scored team-high 66 runs...Played and started all 56 games...Set school-record with 25 career home runs...Top-10 all-time entering the season in career hits, home runs, RBI, total bases and batting average.
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Location:
Across the street from City Hall
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United Congregational Church
87 Broadway,Norwich CT
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860-884-6902
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Across the street from City Hall
United Congregational Church
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Norwich ,CT- Seven college athletics from D1, D2, and D3 all past ECC players had a chance to speak with a diverse group of high school student athletes. Eight ECC schools had students present at the seminar and two middle schools.
The first, and most important task which the student-athlete faces is to make a decision about the extent to which she/ he would like to devote himself or herself to athletics in college. The panelist talked about year-round commitments on all division men and women teams.
Talking with student-athletes already in college as they decide for them selves what role they will like athletics to play in there college search and, subsequently, in there life as a college student.
These students had that chance.Read More.....
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Coach Evans from Teamwork Basketball club congratulate University of Kentucky basketball Coach John Calipari, on his WKYT nominations for regional Emmy awards. Coach Calipari worked with WKYT to put the telethon together, just days after an earthquake devastated Haiti in January 2010. READ MORE........
RJ Evans (Salem Ct)
WORCESTER, Mass. - R.J. Evans a member of the Holy Cross men's basketball team have been selected to the 2010-2011 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the league office. To be eligible for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must earn a grade point average of 3.20 or better during the spring semester.
For the complete Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in PDF format, click here.
Kelly and Smith family's after the RI CT All Star game CT wins 37-6
Norwich Summer Basketball Tournaments ( click on links)
August 13, 2011 July 23, 2011
CONGRATULATION MATT and the 100's of people who vote on the online web poll at NFAsports.com; to have his number ninety-two honored.
Matt a member of the NFL Oakland Raiders was surprised with this poster that will be placed on the back side of gym facing the football field. The #92 will never be worn again by any other NFA High School football player.
Brackets are filling quickly - please register soon to guarantee your spot
2011 Rose City Basketball Classic had another successful tournament. Teams from New York, Hartford, New Haven and local high school teams competed in this event. Tournament Director Ray Evans speaks with player's about the investing in themselves and the importance of a education. Four scholarship were presented to community leaders and local high school students. Read more....
TEAMWORK BASKTBALL CLUB HOST ONE OF NEW LONDON COUNTY LARGEST OUT DOOR BASKETBALLTOURNAMENT
TEAMWORK BASKETBALL CLUB
2011 GO HARD GO HOME CHAMPIONS
L-R K.Amos (NFA) K.Mei(NFA) C.Lenz (Ledyard) K.Desir (NFA) I.Eggelston (East Lyme) M.Simmions (New London)S.Lashley (NYC) J.Stevens (NFA) Mr. Evans and A.Bartly (HC)
Congratulations to Teamwork Basketball Club. After 2 years trying to get to the championship game at the Go Hard GO Home basketball tournament. Teamwork made their mark on the 18th annual tournament by beating DSA 55-52 for the championship.
Norwich, Conn. — In four weeks, Kensy Desir (NFA) will try out for a basketball team he was cut from a year ago.
His shortcoming turned out to be a blessing: The 16-year-old has learned more about the game off Norwich Free Academy’s court than on.
He didn’t make the team as a sophomore because, he said, he didn’t try. His shooting was subpar. He was selfish
I thought I would just make it automatically,” Desir said. “I didn’t show my best. I was so disappointed in myself.”
So, with NFA not an option, he started working out with the Team Work Basketball Club — a squad that, on its best day, gets to practice on a court outside at West Thames Park that isn’t littered with broken glass and scribbled with graffiti the night before.Read More
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RJ Evans returns after missing most of last season at Holy Cross.
WORCESTER - They formed a closer friendship last season, sitting next to each other on the Holy Cross bench, R.J. Evans and Phil Beans played a handful of games before having to sit out the rest of the season with injuries. Read More...
NFA stars RJ Evans, Mike Mailhot and Jahira Smith named Team Captains.
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150th meeting between New london and NFA
November 24, 2011
New NCAA rules will require incoming athletes to meet higher academic standards to play a Division I sport in college
College sports governing body raises minimum GPA, SAT score for current high school freshmen Read More
Saint Anselm College men's soccer player Keesen Howe (Norwich, Conn.) was named to the 2011 New England Intercollegiate Soccer League All-Star game Full story
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NFA's Kastine Evans returns to NFA to talk with girls basketball team over winter holiday. The 2010 graduate and member of the University of Kentucky women basketball team. She expressed the importance of teamwork, commitment and fair play as a key for a successful basketball team. Follow Kastine at University of Kentucky . Click here UK women's basketball.
Congradulation to all members of 2011Teamwork basketball club that made there high school basketball teams. Hard work pays off.
Best of luck to all players.
NFA 5 players - NL 4 players - Eastlyme 3 players - Ledyard 4 players - Fitch 2 players
NFA Dance Team performs at the
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Front row. Laniesha,RJ, Lillian 2ndrow.Esther,Patrica,Jordyn, Jezzamyn, Aziza, Sherai, Rarae 3rd row Duoma, Sherab,Legend, Niasja
Rj is the 46 player in the history of Holy Cross to score 1000 points. On hand for the presentation were many teachers from NFA , family and friends.
RJ and Coach Brown
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IITHACA, N.Y. -- Sophomore forward Jenn Escobido (Lisbon, Conn./Norwich Free Academy), who was named the conference's Player of the Year. Read More
Fitch Transfer Track Star Brings Home Awards
Dyshell Pemberton a transfer from Fitch High this year and has help NFA indoor track team.
Awards:
1. Top New Comer
2. Most Inspirational Sprinter
3. Most Valuable Sprinter
4. 4x 200. 4x 400 record holder award
Congradulation Dyshell, Cant wait for outdoor season.
NFA #1 OVERALL AT BOBCAT INVATAIONAL
The teams were:
Bacon,Glastonbury,East Lyme and NFA.
NFA had 12 Medal winners and placed 1st overall with a total of 10,585 Ibs.
Getting ready for the 2012 season.....
RJ Evans Commits to UConn.
It appears to be a perfect marriage for both parties. On a full scholarship, Rj will have a chance to play and attend graduate school close to home for the Huskies.
"It's every Connecticut Kid's dream to play at UConn. It's a dream come true. I'm greatful and thank God," said Evans......Read More
Kastine Evans reach Elite Eight NCAA
In just two season , Sophmore starting guard Evans has reached the Elite Eight with the Kentucky Wildcats and will play UConn at the Univerity of Rhode Island.
Evans the 2010 State player of the year is looking forward playing in front of family and friends . This is a homecoming for the Salem native. Read More
Seven NFAstudent-athletes signed national letters of intent.
The Wildcats' list includes Lacross star Nick Wilson, who will sign for Western Connecticut State University ,and track standouts Yana Babbit (Liberty University) and Andrew Weiler(Nicholls State). Football stars'Eric Washburn and Drew Brigner will sign with Westfield State, and Phil Dosier (Becker College
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