
Wilton High School Stuns Branford in Overtime Thriller
Wilton High School defeated Branford 2‑1 in overtime on September 8, 2026, with Casey O’Connor scoring both goals and Lily Panuccio making 24 saves.
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Wilton High School defeated Branford 2‑1 in overtime on September 8, 2026, with Casey O’Connor scoring both goals and Lily Panuccio making 24 saves.

Wilton High School defeated Branford 2‑1 in overtime on September 8, 2026, with Casey O’Connor scoring both goals and earning Player of the Game honors, while Branford’s Lily Panuccio made 24 saves.

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Veteran WNBA MVP Tina Charles introduces her second craft beer, Sunset Hazy IPA, at Mohegan Sun Arena, tying her basketball legacy to a tribute to the Connecticut Sun and marking the team's final chapter.

Former UConn star Tina Charles introduces 'Sunset' Hazy IPA, a citrus‑forward craft beer that celebrates the Connecticut Sun’s history, her own jersey retirement, and the franchise’s upcoming relocation to Houston

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