Jimmy Zanor

Sports Writer at Norwich Bulletin

Sportswriter at the Norwich Bulletin. Brandeis University baseball and Sacred Heart Academy swim team fan.

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Articles

Norwich Free Academy softball extends win streak to eight with walk-off win

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Norwich Free Academy senior Kenzie Rathbun sure picked a good time to deliver the biggest hits of her career. Rathbun powered the Wildcats to a big early lead against Fitch with a three-run homer. After the Falcons staged an improbable game-tying rally in the top of the seventh, Rathbun capped her big day with a thrilling bases-loaded walk-off single. “I just wanted to help my team,” Rathbun said.
Zanor column: Media Alliance announces 2025 Gold Key Award recipients

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while wishing all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day. Gold Key AwardThe Gold Key Award is the most prestigious sports award in Connecticut. It is given to honorees by the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance at its annual dinner in October. Besides the Gold Key, the Alliance also bestows awards to players, coaches, and administrators who have achieved excellence throughout the state’s sporting landscape.
Killingly rolls to another victory in Morgan Ross Memorial game

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Jessica Norris was hoping to see a yellow butterfly on Saturday during the annual Morgan Ross Memorial Scholarship softball game. It would be a sign that her late daughter was nearby. “We truly believe that Morgan is the yellow butterfly,” Norris said. Someone posted on Facebook later in the day that they, indeed, saw the yellow butterfly at the Killingly Little League Complex in Danielson.
Griswold's Andrew Hardin named athlete of the week; vote in new poll

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Griswold’s Andrew Hardin has been voted The Bulletin Athlete of the Week for the week of April 21-26. The Wolverines senior righthander tossed a five-inning no-hitter while striking out 13 to lead Griswold over Putnam, 13-0, in ECC baseball action. Hardin also had two hits at the plate. This week saw plenty of standout performances in baseball, softball, and boys outdoor track and field across Eastern Connecticut. While there's no shortage of talent, we went and found the best of the best.
Spring notebook: Killingly softball earns big win at annual Ross Memorial game

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

There were a number of highlights and top performances from our local teams this past week. Norwich Free Academy girls lacrosse duo Molly Page and Hayleigh Young set new school records during the Wildcats game against Waterford. Killingly softball rolled past Woodstock Academy at the annual Morgan Ross Memorial Scholarship Game. The Norwich Free Academy softball team swept a rare doubleheader and extended its winning streak to seven games.
NFA's Lavoie, Killingly's Oates lead Bulletin wrestling all stars

1 week ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

The Bulletin is proud to present its 2024-2025 Wrestling All-Star Team. The honored players were consistently on our daily top performers lists during the regular season. The players were selected with input from coaches and were chosen from these schools: Norwich Free Academy, Griswold, Killingly, Norwich Tech, and Ellis Tech. This year’s team is led by Norwich Free Academy senior Eddie Lavoie, and Killingly senior Anthony Oates, our co-Wrestlers of the Year.
Norwich local high school sports teams making early noise in spring

2 weeks ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Several local high school baseball and softball teams are off to strong starts to their seasons. Norwich Free Academy's girls lacrosse team is having a record-breaking season. NFA's Chris Amy and East Lyme's Thomas Matlock continue their track and field rivalry. Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while wondering who's going to stop the mighty Boston Celtics from winning their second straight NBA championship.
Killingly's Johnny Kazantzis leads Bulletin basketball all-star team

2 weeks ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

The Bulletin is proud to present its 2024-2025 Boys Basketball All-Star Team. The honored players were consistently on our daily top performers lists during the regular season. The players were selected with input from coaches and were chosen from these six schools: Norwich Free Academy, Griswold, Plainfield, Killingly, Norwich Tech, and Ellis Tech. This year’s team is led by Killingly senior Johnny Kazantzis, our Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
NFA's Emily Orcutt leads Bulletin girls basketball all-star team

2 weeks ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

The Bulletin is proud to present its 2024-2025 Girls Basketball All Star Team. The honored players were consistently on our daily top performers lists during the regular season. The players were selected with input from coaches and were chosen from these six schools: Norwich Free Academy, Griswold, Plainfield, Killingly, Norwich Tech, and Ellis Tech. This year’s team is led by Norwich Free Academy senior Emily Orcutt, our Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
NFA's Page named Bulletin athlete of the week; vote now in new poll

2 weeks ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jimmy Zanor

Norwich Free Academy’s Molly Page has been voted The Bulletin Athlete of the Week for the week of April 14-19. The Wildcats senior scored nine goals and dished out two assists as NFA overcame a four-goal deficit to defeat Berlin, 19-11. Page also poured in nine goals in the Wildcats’ 17-6 girls lacrosse win over Fitch. This week saw plenty of standout performances in baseball, boys volleyball, girls lacrosse, and girls track and field across Eastern Connecticut.