Sports Around Town

James and Sapp Headed to CCSU

Two of the state’s best football player will be continuing their gridiron careers at Central Connecticut State University next fall. Middletown’s Tyshaun James and Cromwell’s Kristian Sapp made it official last Wednesday during college football’s annual National Signing Day.

James, who will remain a quarterback at CCSU, finished his Blue Dragons’ career with 60 total touchdowns and 5,567 total yards. Sapp ran for 4855 yards and 68 touchdowns during his time with the Panthers.

The two will be joined by Cromwell’s Anthony Puntiel as three of the ten new players from the state of Connecticut that will be joining the Blue Devils as scholarship recipients or preferred walk-ons.
 
Mozzicato Nets 30 in Eagles Basketball Victory

Mike Mozzicato scored 30 points in Wethersfield’s 64-50 win over New Britain last Wednesday night, improving the Eagles to 9-6. The 15-point win was the team’s second consecutive victory, also defeating Platt 75-69 the previous week.

The team plays the next two on the road, starting at Maloney this Fri, Feb 10 at 6:45 p.m. They return home to finish the regular season with two straight at WHS, including the regular season finale against Newington on Tue, Feb 21 at 6:45 p.m.