High School

Changing of the guard at Belmont Hill as Fucillo steps down to join Tufts

January 31, 2026
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Image courtesy of Tufts Athletics Over the last four years, Belmont Hill head coach Anthony Fucillo brought not just respectability, but winning back to the Sextants’ program. After a down year in 2025 following a 2024 NEPSAC Bowl victory, now, BH will need to find a new leader as Fucillo stepped down from his position officially on Friday, posting a lengthy, heartfelt thank you to the Belmont Hill community before……

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Zack Botelho steps down at Whitman-Hanson

January 29, 2026
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The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Athletic Department has officially announced that Zack Botelho is stepping down from his position as head football coach. After five years at the helm of the program, Botelho has decided to step away from the role for personal reasons.

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John Mihalko steps down at Ansonia

January 28, 2026
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John Mihalko has announced he is stepping down as the head coach at Ansonia High School after one season.

The Ansonia Football Facebook and X accounts put out a statement from Mihalko on Wednesday. Mihalko cites the demands of the position as the primary reason he chose to step away.

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Jordan Panucci promoted to head coach at Fitch High School

January 25, 2026
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A familiar name will be patrolling the sidelines of Fitch High School this fall. Jordan Panucci has been named the new head football coach of the Falcons.

Panucci has spent the past 18 years in the program, including a two year stint as head coach from 2014-15. He was relived of his duties after the 2014 season and was replaced by Mike Ellis Jr. Pannucci served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach under Ellis who coached the program for 10 years. Now Pannucci gets another shot at leading the program.

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2025 CIAC All-State Teams

January 19, 2026
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The 2025 high school football season in the state of Connecticut was filled with excitement from start to finish, and featured many standout athletes across the state.

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