Volume 20, Number 39
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Bakaysa throws 2 TDs, Blue Devils prevail WALLINGFORD — The Plainville High School football team improved to 2-1 on the season with a 21-12 victory over Lyman Hall (02) Friday night at Fitzgerald Field. Vincent McGraw, Cameron Lamothe and Joseph Vasques all had touchdowns for the Blue Devils and quarterback Michael Bakaysa threw a pair of touchdowns. Plainville struck first in this Connecticut Alliance matchup. Bakaysa connected with wide receiver Justin Emery on a 32-yard pass to set up Plainville inside the LH 15yard line.
Plainville’s Justin Emery pushes his way past Lyman Hall’s Aiden Coratelli during the first half on Friday, Sept. 24. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Facing fourth-and-inches from the 2-yard line, the Blue Devils were able to convert and, two plays lat-
er, McGraw punched it in for a 7-0 lead after an extra point from Gabriel Hernandez. A few drives later, the Blue Devils got in scoring position after a 25-yard run by McGraw that put them inside the 15-yard line. On first-and-goal from the 2, Bakaysa connected with his tight end Lamothe for a score off a counter. The Blue Devils were up 14-0 with 2:40 left in the half. The second half began with good defense, as both teams struggled to do anything offensively. The Trojans, however, got some good fortune when they recovered a muffed punt and took over from Plainville’s 40-yard line. See Football, A3
Town’s bulk trash pickup has begun
Crescent Lake area buy eyed
Residents who have curbside rubbish and recycling collection from the town can request one bulk pickup per calendar year, free of charge, in the spring or fall.
By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
More of the woods around Crescent Lake could be permanently preserved through an agreement Southington and Plainville have reached to purchase 48 acres of land as open space.
The on-demand fall bulk pickup began Sept. 13 and runs Mondays through Nov. 1. To schedule a pickup, call CWPM at 860-793-6721. Acceptable items for disposal: Appliance/furniture: Limit three per household. Doors must be removed. Weight restricted to manual lifting See Bulk, A6
Jeff Chiaro, of Southington, waits for a bite while fishing from the dock at Crescent Lake in Southington. Southington and Plainville are purchasing land to expand the lake’s recreational area. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
The Southington Town Council voted unanimously Sept. 13 to give Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota See Lake, A7