Greg Lederer's blog
Plymouth State University (New Hampshire) sophomore tennis player Rachel Figura, a 2009 Cheshire High School graduate, contributed heavily to a season-opening victory (6-3) over the University of Southern Maine on Sept. 4. Figura won 6-3, 6-3 at three singles, teaming with junior Lydia Smith for an 8-5 victory in second doubles. USM is a Little East Conference rival.
Cheshire Junior Football opens week two with three home games today from Cheshire High School. Eighth grade looks for a bounce back win against Amity at 11 a.m., while sixth grade seeks a 2-0 start against North Haven two hours later. Following a bye week, fourth grade ’B’ opens with North Haven ’B’ at 3 p.m.
The Cheshire High School girls’ swim and dive program was recognized again in the 2009-10 National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association National Dual Meet Team Rankings. Cheshire placed fifth overall (5,475 points) within the Class 7 girls’ public division (1,401-1,900 enrollment). Upper Arlington (Columbus, Ohio) took the top spot with 6,076 points.
The Cheshire High School football team visits Maloney for their first scrimmage this afternoon at 4 p.m. Lady Rams girls' soccer is also starting their scrimmage schedule tonight at 6 p.m. from Hamden.
Behind a local goalkeeper, the University of New Hampshire (Durham) women's soccer team is off to program's strongest start (1-0-2) since 2001. That was also the last time that the Wildcats claimed the TD Bank Classic Championship.
Freshman goalkeeper Erica Correa, a 2010 Cheshire High School graduate, secured her first college victory for the University of New Hampshire (Durham) women’s soccer team yesterday.
The Quinnipiac University men’s soccer team holds their second scrimmage against Fairfield University this afternoon at 3 p.m. A pair of 2008 Cheshire High School graduates, juniors Durval Pereira (mid-field) and Matt Rothbart (defense), contribute to a veteran team.
