CIACcast

The spring championship season is now concluded and Episode 33 of the CIACcast recaps many of the championship happenings. NFHS Network's Glen Conticello (5:45-17:45) on softball, Laxworm.com's Mike Sportini (18:15-31:25) on boys lacrosse, New Haven Register's Henry Chisholm (31:40-45:25) on baseball and Darien Times' Steve Buono (45:50-1:03:50) on a championship bonanza at Darien all offer their perspectives on the championship season.

The CIACcast packs its bags for Episode 32, taking a trip around the state for status updates on sports from different areas. Norwich Bulletin writer Owen Poole (6:00-20:00) offers his thoughts, Tim Gaffney from Litchfieldcountysports.com weighs in, and TheRudenReport.com founder Dave Ruden joins the show as well.

Episode 31 of the CIACcast plays catch-up with some spring sports. With the regular season winding down we check in on boys volleyball with Nick Greene (5:25-14:55) of the Hartford Courant, discuss some strong softball teams with Meriden Record-Journal's Sean Krofssik (15:25-27:45), and Laxworm.com creator Mike Sportini (28:05-41:30) offers thoughts on boys lacrosse.

It is a two-topic edition of the CIACcast in Episode 30. David Mintz of the NFHS Network joins us to talk about the opportunities with the School Broadcast Program and then several guests join to talk about the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Banquet.

It's time to look back on a tremendous weekend of championships with CIACcast Episode 29. A trio of reporters provide their astute perspectives on the events of the past week with Lori Riley of the Courant, Don Boyle from the NFHS Network and Joe Morelli from the New Haven Register stopping all joining the show.

CIAC Basketball tournaments are the focus of the 28th installment of the CIACcast. We take a look at both the girls and boys tournaments first with the New Haven Register's Henry Chisholm (5:10-20:15) breaking down the girls brackets and the Connecticut Post's Doug Bonjour (20:40-35:55) discussing what teams might shine in the boys basketball tourney.

Lots of championship discussion looking back and forward in Episode 27 of the CIACcast. The Indoor Track & Field Open championship coaches from Danbury and Wilbur Cross discuss that meet, followed by Nick Greene of the Hartford Courant breaking down the wrestling divisional championships. We close with the Courant's Tom Yantz discussing the life of Doc Hurley and a quick look at the boys basketball season.

The CIACcast returns for some wide-ranging discussion in Episode 26. The New Haven Register's Mary Albl (4:40-17:45) helps breakdown the Indoor Track & Field Class Championships, John Sand (18:20-28:40) from Wethersfield High School talks about an exciting new student program, and we get to know Steve Wysowski (30:20-45:55) the newest CIAC staff member.

It is football tournament time on the CIACcast. Three guests join to talk about the CIAC Tournaments with Mark Jaffee of the Waterbury Republican-American (2:55-15:20), Hersam Acorn's Rob Adams (15:45-25:15) and Sean Patrick Bowley from the New Haven Register (25:40-36:25) all offering their insights.

Episode 24 of the CIACcast takes a look back at a busy stretch of CIAC Championships. Lori Riley from the Hartford Courant (3:20-14:30) talks field hockey, The Waterbury Republican-American's Kyle Brennan (14:50-29:10) talks girls volleyball and some football, and the Courant's Matthew Conyers (29:20-56:40) breaks down the soccer season.