THE INSIDE CORNER: The CT Softball Blog Podcast
The CT Softball Blog covers the sport of softball in the state of Connecticut, from high school to college to travel. We want to tell your story.
Episodes
15 episodes
SEYMOUR SOFTBALL: Wildcats Off To A 10-0 Start This Season
Two years after its legendary head coach retired, the Seymour Softball team remains one of the top programs in both the Naugatuck Valley League as well as the Class M ranks.At the mid-way point of the 2026 season, Seymour is 10-0 heading...
STAYING GOLD: Former Masuk, LSU Softball Star Rachele Fico Looks Back On Her Career
Rachele Fico is one of the most accomplished athletes in Connecticut softball history, a Masuk High School legend whose dominance bordered on myth: 105 career wins, a 0.07 ERA, 1,884 strikeouts, and a national-record 26 perfect games. A two-tim...
AVON CALLING: Winless just three years ago, Falcons race out to an 8-0 start this year
Three years ago, when Avon High School center fielder Eve Beloin was a freshman, the Falcons didn't win a single game. Not one.They oh-for'd the entire season.Last year, during Beloin's junior campaign, Avon was 15-5 during the re...
MEET THE SPARTANS: Lewis Mills Has Raced Out To A 5-0 Start On A Season With High Hopes
This week, we caught up with the Lewis Mills Spartans.The squad was spending its spring break vacation week down in Florida, where on Tuesday they defeated Newington to improve to 5-0 on the season.Following a trip to the Universa...
HAVING AN IMPACT: Coach and Podcaster Chris Carrara Talks Softball and More
Chris Carrara never imagined himself coaching softball, but at this early stage in his career he is sure glad he found his way to the field. An assistant coach at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, and head coach of a CT Impact 14U team...
THE THUNDERBIRDS: North Branford Softball Chases More Championships
One of the best kept secrets in Connecticut high school softball might be the North Branford Thunderbirds.Over the past five seasons, the Thunderbirds have posted a 112-18 record with multiple Shoreline League championships and three app...
2026 SCC Preview
If you're going to make an argument for the deepest and most talented league in the state it could very well be the Southern Connecticut Conference—AKA the SCC!Last season, SCC schools won two state championships as Cheshire took top hon...
2026 FCIAC Preview
Last spring, the 2025 FCIAC season ended in spectacular fashion with the St. Joseph Cadets edging Darien in 14 innings to claim the league tournament championship.Both starting pitchers—Katie Dzialo of St. Joseph and Vivian Knott of Dari...
2026 SWC Preview
For the past seven years, the Masuk Panthers have dominated the SWC and Class L ranks.Seven straight state titles and five of the last six league titles show the depth of the program. This spring, however, the Panthers will be facing a l...
CHARGE! University of New Haven Coach Kelly Paterson
University of New Haven softball coach Kelly Paterson talks about her program making the jump to the Division 1 level.
THE KO PUNCH: Kingswood Oxford Coach And Captains Looking At Another Big Year
Kingswood Oxford softball coach Jay Bradley and captains Olivia Doran and Alexis Nisyrios talk about the Wyverns program and more.
CALL HIM COACH: Albertus Magnus College Coach Lou Bunosso Leads A New Set Of Falcons To Success
Albertus Magnus College head coach Lou Bunosso burst onto the state's softball scene when he turned the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons into an FCIAC power, one that would win multiple league and state championships. Now, the coach is doing it with a...
THE BOYS IN BLUE: Umpires Talk About Rule Changes, Obstruction and More
The CT Softball Blog chats with Ben Purcell and Dom Dauria of the Federation Softball Umpires of Greater New Haven about rules changes and points of emphasis for the upcoming high school season.
THESE EAGLES SOAR: Four Trumbull Players Are Taking Their Talents To College
After leading their senior-less team to the FCIAC semifinals a year ago, four Trumbull High School seniors—Kylie Lucia, Maren Jones, Madison Pippa and Brianna Potok—will be taking their talents to college after chasing this spring's dream of wi...