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
22 episodes
STATE FINALS PREVIEW: A Look At All Four State Championship Games
Today we drop a very special edition of The Inside Corner Podcast.With the high school season winding down, we are joined once again by Fairfield Ludlowe coach Adam Laliberte and Stratford/West Haven-Notre Dame coach Gary Sherrick as we ...
DIANA PEPIN: Former ECSU Coach Reflects On A 25-Year Career
Following the 2026 college softball season, longtime Eastern Connecticut State University softball coach Diana Pepin announced her retirement.Serving as the program's sixth permanent head coach from 2002 through 2026, Pepin coached 969 g...
THE NEW KIDS IN TOWN: Enfield Wins CCC Championship
Last week, the Enfield Eagles stunned much of the state when it advanced to the CCC championship game and knocked off state power Southington, a Top-10 team in both the CT Softball Blog and GametimeCT Media Poll.It was the first time in ...
LOOKING FOR RESPECT: Nonnewaug Chiefs Aim For Berkshire League Title, Deep State Tourney Run
The Nonnewaug Chiefs are once again flying under the radar, through an 18-2 season that left them as the No. 1 seeded team in the CIAC Class M ranks; a spot they should remain for the upcoming state tournament.Yes, the Chiefs play in a l...
400 AND COUNTING: Woodland Regional Notched The Program's Milestone Win
Woodland Regional head coach Loren Luddy and four of her captains join us to talk about the program reaching the 400-win milestone while also talking about the upcoming NVL and state tournaments, as well.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: Wesleyan Coach Jen Lane And A Round Table of Softball Moms Celebrate The Sport
Sunday is Mother's Day, but we at the CT Softball Blog want to get a jump on the celebration so we are posting a very special Mother's Day Podcast today.First we chat with Wesleyan University head softball coach Jen Lane. She doesn't jus...
RAM TOUGH: Bristol Central Has Been On A Roll Since Dropping Its First Game
The Bristol Central Rams dropped their first game of the season and then went on a tear, winning 11 games in a row to improve to 11-1 on the season.First year head coach Jeff Linsky and two of his captains—Lily VanNorstrand and Haley Pow...
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...