Sometimes, it takes a tragedy for people to pull together. Such was the case Saturday at the 2nd Annual Emily Shann Memorial Softball Tournament when four teams – and hundreds of enthusiastic fans – gathered for a day of great softball along with mixing, mingling, and memories. Last season, Shann had just begun her freshman year on the Crusaders' softball team when she … [Read more...] about TOBIN: A day to remember Emily
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Fenwick finds consolation in Shann tournament
They may not have won the tournament, but the Bishop Fenwick softball players were winners where it counted most Saturday at the 2nd Annual Emily Shann Memorial Softball Tournament. Shann was only 15 when she was killed in a tragic accident last April. Her family and friends have honored her memory with the establishment of the tournament to raise money for a scholarship … [Read more...] about Fenwick finds consolation in Shann tournament
Fenwick’s Aupont warming up for Division 1 softball
You could say Jaleila Aupont, better known as “GiGi” to her Bishop Fenwick peers, is one of the top softball pitchers in the area. The senior ace is taking her talents to the Division 1 scene next year as she committed to study and play at Central Connecticut State University. When asked about the New Britain spot, Aupont talked about her feelings visiting campus. “When I … [Read more...] about Fenwick’s Aupont warming up for Division 1 softball
City bragging rights to Peabody after Fenwick rout
Nobody saw this one coming. In what was expected to be a highly-anticipated rematch of an early-season pitchers' duel that ended with a Crusaders' 1-0 walkoff win over cross-city rival Peabody, Monday afternoon's softball game between the Crusaders and host Tanners at the Kiley School turned out to be a dud. With Fenwick ace and senior captain GiGi Aupont sidelined with … [Read more...] about City bragging rights to Peabody after Fenwick rout