So many links this week that there is no need for a lengthy preamble. Much of the coverage across the state is justifiably devoted to League Championships and other results as the regular season winds down, but there were still lots of stories worth highlighting.
- From the Waterbury Republican American: A series of stories looking at the safety of officials and what can be done to provide a safer environment for athletics.
- From the Connecticut Post: A former Notre Dame-Fairfield athletic standout is trying to make the most of his second chance.
- From the Bristol Press: A contributor for Bristol Central athletics recently took part in his 1,000th event, and was suitably honored.
- From ESPN.com: Being a quadruple-amputee has not stopped an Illinois athlete from playing high school baseball–and doing it very well.
- From the New Haven Register: The progress has been steady for the boys lacrosse programs in Wallingford.
- From the Greenwich Post: The Greenwich softball team has surpassed even its own expectations so far this season.
- From the Collinsville Press: The Canton boys tennis team has set lofty goals and believes they have a chance to achieve them.
- From the Hartford Courant: Glastonbury’s Lexie LeClair is eyeing the girls golf State Open as her senior season heads towards its finish.
- From the Los Angeles Times: A small gesture that could have easily gone un-reported, so it is nice to see a volleyball ball team’s accommodation get mentioned.
- From the Norwalk Hour: The Wilton girls tennis team is pleased with its regular season, and now hopes to progress in the postseason.
- From Salon.com: This article takes a broad look at the moves athletics organizations are making to insure transgender athletes have athletic competition opportunities. The CIAC recently approved a by-law change in an effort to address this issue.
- From the San Angelo Times: A remarkable story of the accomplishments of a high school pole vaulter in Texas who happens to be blind.
- From the New Britain Herald: Three-straight state championships is pretty rare, but the Berlin girls golf team believes it can accomplish the feat.
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