Sports

Tony Crane has officially retired from coaching at Lyman Hall. After his historic 2023 season—where he famously dyed his hair to celebrate the Trojans' first state tournament berth in 16 years—he led the program through two more seasons before stepping away to enjoy life as a "sideline spectator" and local legend.

A National Membership in Its First Season The club’s rapid growth was extraordinary. By October 1917, only months after opening, the Cheshire Country Club counted 200 members from across the nation, including Washington, D.C., Knoxville, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and New York. Coverage in leading African American newspapers—including The New York Age and The Chicago Defender—described the club in vivid detail. Reports emphasized that it was owned and managed entirely by and

Richard Reggie Smith Research/Editor Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 Cheshire High School football has a rich history marked by intense rivalries and remarkable achievements. From early struggles to a dominant era in the 1990s, the Rams have built a legacy that continues to inspire players and fans alike. This story highlights the evolution of Cheshire’s football program, focusing on its traditional Thanksgiving rivalries and the unforgettable 36-game winning streak

The earliest records show that youth soccer in Cheshire began to organize in the early 1970s. On April 9, 1974, the Record Journal announced a soccer clinic for boys aged 7 to 13 at the Cheshire High School baseball field. This clinic was one of the first formal efforts to introduce young players to the sport in a structured way. By March 2, 1976, the Hartford Courant reported that registration was open for a soccer club aimed at boys and men aged 7 to 23. This program was