Gavin Keefe

Teaching golf is his passion. Jimmy Jones thoroughly enjoys his job as director of instruction at Lake of Isles in North Stonington where he's worked for 12 years.

A 2023 East Lyme High School graduate, Gavin O'Brien is in familiar territory. He's living at his grandparents' former house in Groton Long Point and competing on the field of a former Eastern Connecticut Conference foe in Fitch.

It was a chance for the father and son to spend some quality time without life's interruptions and without cellphones commanding their attention.

Austin Cilley's shot-making magic served as a fitting end Sunday to the 100th Norwich Invitational, a golf tournament rich in history and memorable moments.

Walking into the Shennecossett Golf Course pro shop is just different now without Todd Goodhue there.

Stonington (19-7) showed true grit and character while settling for state runner-up status, losing 6-5 in nine innings to No. 2 St. Paul Catholic, which defended its title.

Fifth-seeded Stonington (19-6) will attempt to win the Class S state title against No. 2 St. Paul at Palmer Field in Middletown. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Stonington

On the verge of making Waterford girls' tennis program history and defying the odds, coach Ed Kolnaski tried to calm his players' nerves before the Class M final on Wednesday.

The second-seeded Vikings rose to the occasion once again on Thursday, beating first-time finalist Montville, 10-7, at Montville High School.