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North Haven Courier Sports Person of the Week

North Haven Courier

Junior Bryce Petersen has been starting in goal for the North Haven boys’ ice hockey squad and already has a pair of shutouts to his credit this season. Photo courtesy of Bryce Petersen

Petersen Finds His Stride Between the Pipes

Published Jan. 13, 2022 12:36 p.m.

North Haven Courier

During his senior year, Sebastian DeRubeis became a starting varsity cornerback for North Haven, shutting down other team’s top weapons as a defensive back. Photo courtesy of Sebastian DeRubeis

DeRubeis Dominated at Defensive Back

Published Jan. 06, 2022 03:02 p.m.

East Haven Courier

Mike O’Brien has been a fixture in the swimming world throughout his life. Now, Mike is beginning his first season as head coach of the Greater New Haven Warriors boys’ swimming and diving team. Photo courtesy of Mike O’Brien

O’Brien Takes the Reins with GNH Warriors

Published Dec. 23, 2021 01:50 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Senior Steve DiCristina earned All-SCC Tier 1 accolades as an offensive lineman in his first season as a member of the North Haven varsity football team.

Photo courtesy of Steve DiCristina

DiCristina Earns All-Conference Honors in Comeback Campaign

Published Dec. 16, 2021 01:49 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Senior Jake Langner garnered All-SCC accolades for his play as a linebacker with the North Haven football squad this fall. Photo courtesy of Jake Langner

Langner Goes All-SCC at Linebacker

Published Dec. 09, 2021 11:55 a.m.

North Haven Courier

Nico Boyle joined the North Haven boys’ cross country team as sophomore this year and made immediate contributions for the squad. Photo courtesy of Nico Boyle

Boyle Enjoys a Nice Debut on the Trails

Published Dec. 02, 2021 11:33 a.m.

North Haven Courier

Senior Annalise Moulis started in net for the North Haven girls’ soccer squad this season and helped her team advance to the quarterfinals of the Class L State Tournament.

Photo courtesy of Annalise Moulis

Moulis Found Her Home in Goal

Published Nov. 25, 2021 12:04 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Justin Blood, a Branford boys’ lacrosse alum, was recently named head coach of the North Haven High School boys’ lacrosse team. Photo courtesy of Justin Blood

New Coach Brings New Blood to North Haven Boys’ Lacrosse

Published Nov. 18, 2021 12:58 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Hayly Caruso has made many great memories as a member of the North Haven field hockey team during the past three seasons. Hayly is looking forward to playing lacrosse for North Haven during the spring. Photo courtesy of Hayly Caruso

Caruso Forms Bonds Through Field Hockey and Lacrosse

Published Nov. 11, 2021 11:50 a.m.

North Haven Courier

Junior Maren Kill is racking up the kills as an outside hitter for a North Haven girls’ volleyball squad that has a record of 17-4. Photo courtesy of Kristen Bataille

Hill Has Skills to Get the Kills

Published Nov. 04, 2021 01:03 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Senior captain Zion Teclechiel has enjoyed every second of forming lifelong bonds with his teammates on the North Haven boys’ soccer squad. Photo courtesy of Chris Parker

Teclechiel Proud to Play Soccer for North Haven

Published Oct. 28, 2021 04:17 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Junior Alice Scalmani had made an impact for the North Haven girls’ swim squad from the moment she joined the program as a freshman. Photo courtesy of Alice Scalmani

Swimming Comes Naturally to Scalmani

Published Oct. 21, 2021 01:54 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Catherine Bianchi is making key contributions for the North Haven field hockey team as a sophomore forward this season. Photo courtesy of Catherine Bianchi

Bianchi Scoring Varsity Goals as a Sophomore

Published Oct. 14, 2021 12:25 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Junior Aisling Pretty is making a difference on defense with the North Haven girls’ soccer team this season.

Photo courtesy of Aisling Pretty

Pretty Playing a Key Role on Defense for North Haven

Published Oct. 07, 2021 11:47 a.m.

North Haven Courier

Lexy Signor secured her spot as the starting libero for the North Haven girls’ volleyball team as a senior this year.

Photo courtesy of Kristen Bataille

Signor Worked Hard to Start as a Senior

Published Sep. 30, 2021 01:45 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Giulia Faulkner is looking to lead the North Haven girls’ swim team to a successful season as a senior captain this fall. Photo courtesy of Giulia Faulkner

Faulkner Achieves Her Dream by Leading North Haven

Published Sep. 23, 2021 12:31 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Ada Forbes is leading North Haven’s offense as the team’s striker, while leading the her squad overall as a senior captain. Photo courtesy of Ada Forbes

Forbes Fuels North Haven’s Offense as a Striker

Published Sep. 16, 2021 02:52 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Matt Pohlman takes over the North Haven girls’ swimming and diving program after a successful stint coaching Staples High School in Westport. Matt takes over for colleague and longtime head coach Martha Phelan. Photo courtesy of Matt Pohlman

Pohlman Eager for Next Leg as North Haven Swim Coach

Published Sep. 09, 2021 12:03 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Jordan Oliveira suited up for two baseball teams this summer, including the state champion Max Sinoway Babe Ruth squad. Photo courtesy of Jill Oliveira

Oliveira Enjoys One Memorable Summer

Published Sep. 02, 2021 01:54 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Justin Yeager led North Haven on the golf course as a senior during the 2021 spring season.

Photo courtesy of Justin Yeager

Yeager Leads North Haven on the Greens

Published Aug. 26, 2021 06:23 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Rob Manzo has held several roles in the Max Sinoway baseball program and is currently serving as its vice president of Little League and president for the Babe Ruth level. Photo courtesy of Rob Manzo

Manzo Helps Make North Haven a Great Place to Play Ball

Published Aug. 19, 2021 01:45 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Riley Minns worked her way into a starting midfielder’s position with the North Haven girls’ lacrosse squad in her junior year and will lead the team as a senior captain next season. Photo courtesy of Riley Minns

Minns Ready to Lead North Haven as a Senior

Published Aug. 12, 2021 02:14 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Dave Donle has been the commissioner of the North Haven Flag Football program for kids entering kindergarten through grade 3 for the past four years. This year marks the first time since 2019 that games will be played, and Dave is excited for everyone to get back out on the field. Photo courtesy of Dave Donle

Donle Dedicated to North Haven Football as Flag Commissioner

Published Aug. 05, 2021 12:29 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Kaitlyn Ha played No. 2 doubles for North Haven this year and recorded 10 victories while competing alongside fellow senior Sophia DelVecchio. Ha was selected as co-Most Improved Player with DelVecchio at the end of the season. Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Ha

Ha Loved Playing Doubles for North Haven

Published July 29, 2021 11:52 a.m.

North Haven Courier

Junior Ben Rudikoff played No. 1 singles for the North Haven boys’ tennis team this spring and earned a pivotal win to help the squad claim a 4-3 victory over Shelton in its season finale. Photo courtesy of Ben Rudikoff

Rudikoff Never Backed Down at No. 1 Singles

Published July 22, 2021 12:04 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Sophia DelVecchio played No. 2 doubles for North Haven as a senior and notched 10 victories alongside partner Kaitlyn Ha. DelVecchio and Ha were selected as co-recipients of North Haven’s Most Improved Award. Photo courtesy of Sophia DelVeccio

DelVecchio Makes Key Contributions as a Senior

Published July 15, 2021 02:21 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Jamie Swiatek earned the starting second baseman’s job for the North Haven softball squad as a junior and came away from the campaign with All-SCC accolades.

Photo courtesy of Jamie Swiatek

Swiatek Goes All-SCC in First Varsity Season

Published July 08, 2021 02:10 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Junior second baseman Owen Pincince played a key role in the North Haven baseball squad’s solid showing in 2021. Owen earned All-SCC First Team and All-State First Team honors, while helping North Haven win 13 games and make some postseason waves. Photo courtesy of Owen Pincince

Pincince Provided Pop at the Plate for North Haven

Published July 01, 2021 01:43 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Taylor Morris netted a record of 17-4 while playing No. 2 singles for the North Haven girls’ tennis team during the 2021 spring season. Photo courtesy of Taylor Morris

Morris Sees Stellar Season at No. 2 Singles

Published June 24, 2021 12:11 p.m.

North Haven Courier

Olivia Olson pitched some solid games for the North Haven softball squad this spring, while also leading the team as a senior captain. Photo courtesy of Olivia Olson

Olson Makes Her Pitch as a Senior

Published June 17, 2021 12:51 p.m.