Woodstock Academy senior Guerin Favreau has been busily re-writing the boys’ lacrosse record books this spring. Favreau reached two milestones last week.
He scored his 50th goal of the season in a loss to Fitch earlier in the week and then recorded his 200th career point in a win over Montville May 22.
“Incredible, it’s unheard of, absolutely unheard of,” Woodstock Academy coach Jason Tata said of Favreau’s goal and point totals. “I knew as soon as I gave him the 50 ball after the Fitch game, that he could hit 60 or 70. None of these goal accomplishments are out of his range.”
Favreau scored eight goals in a 12-5 win over Montville that pushed his season total to 62.
He scored 40 points as a freshman, 72 as a sophomore, missed his junior year due to the pandemic and now has 88 points in his senior year going into the ECC and Class M tournaments.
The last goal against Montville was his 200th career point.
Tata came into the season with one goal.
He did not want to go backwards. “I knew two years ago, this team made the States and I wanted to get us right back there. I didn’t want to joke around. That was my goal- making States,” Tata said.
He and the Centaurs have accomplished that goal.
The Centaurs may have started the week with a tough, 18-12, loss to Fitch but it got better.
They learned in the middle of the week that their scheduled game with St. Bernard-Wheeler would go down as a forfeit by the Saints which brought Woodstock Academy back to the .500 mark and guaranteed it a state tournament berth
The wins over Waterford and Montville just sweetened it a bit more, giving the Centaurs a final regular season record of 8-6.
“Especially after that tough loss to Fitch earlier in the week and this was the first time ever beating this program (Waterford). It feels pretty good,” Favreau said.
The senior helped bring Woodstock back from a 2-0 deficit on Senior Day against the Lancers.
Waterford scored twice in the first 4 minutes, 48 seconds of the match.
But Favreau introduced himself to Waterford defensive player Quincy Foren, running through and over him; to get to the goal unimpeded and goalie Jacob Kozlowski had no chance when Favreau zipped the ball into the back of the net.
Jonah Libby tied the match with 5:35 left in the first quarter when he took a pass from Will Basilieire.
Libby, who finished with a hat trick of his own, fired another one in from the left side of Kozlowski 5:16 into the second quarter to give the Centaurs a lead they would not relinquish.
“It’s definitely my sweet spot,” Libby said. “I don’t have much of a right hand so I just sit there and when it gets to me, I’m able to score a lot of goals from there.”
Favreau added his second of the match four minutes later to make it 4-2 and added two more in the fourth quarter to give him an astronomical 54 goals on the season.
“I feel pretty good but I’m just happy that our coach came in and turned this program around for the better. All creds to him,” Favreau said. “I didn’t expect to score 50 goals in a season, I don’t know if anyone does, but I’m pretty happy with it.”
Favreau’s success also makes it a little easier on teammates like Libby.
“It makes it a lot easier,” Libby said. “All the defensive eyes are on him and it’s really easy for me to get open.”
There was another hero against Waterford. Goalie Colin Liscomb had a Colin Liscomb-like day.
He made 15 saves against the Lancers and had to be on his toes throughout as Waterford dominated the time of possession.
Still, the Lancers scored only one goal in the second half.
“I want to give it all to Colin, he stood on his head this whole game,” Favreau said.
Liscomb credited those around him.
“I think our D(efense) really helped us keeping them to the outside and having good angles for me which allowed me to make some easy saves,” Liscomb said.
Not all the time.
The Centaurs played relatively penalty free lacrosse until the fourth quarter.
That’s when things went awry and before Tata knew it, three of his players were kneeling beside him and his defense was outnumbered 6-3 by the Waterford offense.
“We killed it. Three men down. It really helps when you have the Woodstock wall (Liscomb) sitting in the cage. The lack of him giving up is incredible. It doesn’t matter how many men up the offense is, he is an absolute solid wall in there,” Tata said.
Prior to the game, the Centaurs honored 11 seniors who were playing one of their last games at the Bentley Athletic Complex.
“Just like it was in hockey, last day, everyone is here. I’ve been playing with most of these seniors since I was in second or third grade. It’s pretty hard to talk about but it feels good,” Favreau said.
Liscomb added, “The friendships I have made on this team and just showing up for practice is so much fun. I’m going to miss these guys a lot but I’ve got bigger things to move on to and I know they will be good next year.”
The Centaurs continued their success against the Indians, scoring three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to win by a comfortable margin.
Libby finished with a goal and two assists and now has 28 tallies on the season.
Everett Michalski, Jared Neilson and Zach Gessner also scored for the Centaurs against Montville.
The Centaurs may not be done with Montville.
They are the top seed in the Eastern Connecticut Conference Division 2 postseason tournament.
The Centaurs hosted the winner of the Ledyard/Griswold cooperative-Montville match in an ECC semifinal May 25. (The results were too late for this edition).
The winner of that game plays in the league championship game in Montville at 5:30 p.m. May 27.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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John Normington Jr., Army vet
DANIELSON — John W. Normington Jr., 79, of Maple Ct., died May 20, 2021, at Day Kimball Hospital. He was the husband of the late Carol (Joslin) Normington. Born in 1942 in Quincy, Mass., he was the son of the late John and Mavis (Barnes) Normington Sr.
Mr. Normington lived most of his life in Putnam and Killingly and was a graduate of the Killingly High School Class of 1961. After graduation John joined the U.S. Army where he was a military police officer. Upon being honorably discharged he continued his love of law enforcement by becoming a Connecticut State Police officer and K-9 handler.
He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and was a dedicated member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks and the Morish Lodge 15 AF &AM in Brooklyn.
He leaves his son, John W. Normington III of Killingly; siblings, Kenneth B. Normington (Jane Iddings) of Arizona and Sheila Furlong Yarosh (Frederick) of New York; grandchildren, Samantha M. Normington of Enfield, and Dawson J. Normington of Killingly.
The Graveside Service is at 1 p.m. May 29 in E. Thompson Cemetery. Donations: Putnam Lodge of Elks, 63 Emond St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Ralph W. Stockwell
PUTNAM — Ralph W. Stockwell of Putnam died May 17, 2021, after a brief illness.
He was born Nov. 27, 1943, in Glocester, R.I., son of William and Marion Stockwell.
He was a retired mechanic. He loved caring for his pup Pokie and bunnies. He enjoyed gardening, making his bread and sweets for friends and family, fishing, playing cards, old trucks and car shows. He also loved playing his guitar. Making puzzles was a well-loved winter project. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Christine (Fague) Stockwell; daughters Kelly Stockwell, Kim Moody (David), Kerry Stockwell; a son Charles Stockwell (Wendy); nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and five siblings. He was predeceased by his son Ralph W. Stockwell Jr. and seven siblings. The service will be private.
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Wed. May 26
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- Art Guild Northeast will hold a Vanilla Bean Art Guild Exhibit Live through May 31 during café hours. Twenty percent of purchase will be donated to the Friends of the Pomfret Library! www.artguildne.org
Sat. June 5
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Book Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Lions Club Book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge – Putnam Lodge #46 on Rt. 169. Benefits Lions' community service activities, including vision screenings and assistance for vision problems. Rain date June 6.
Sun. June 6
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 6, July 25, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Birthday Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood will present Edwin Way Teale’s birthday walk from 2 to 3 p.m. at the property on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. June 12
Golf Tournament
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary’s 28th annual Nick Haines Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Course. Benefits local charities. For info: 860-230-3530.
Sat. June 19
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Dad Day Celebration
THOMPSON --- Boy Scout Troop 25 of Putnam will celebrate Father’s Day Outdoors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Thompson Dam Overlook Shelter. All welcome. Activities and food. The troop will be grilling burgers and hot dogs or you can bring your own lunch. Wear mask and respect social distancing guidelines. To RSVP or for more info:
Sun. June 20
Garden & Grounds
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood will present Garden & Grounds Group” from 9 a.m. to noon at the property on Kenyon Road. Bring work gloves and some gardening, pruning and brush cutting tools. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. June 25
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Arc Eastern Connecticut will hold its 33th Annual Gardner Johnson memorial golf Tournament at Connecticut National Golf Club. 860-889-4435, ext 116.
Sat. June 26
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Fri. July 2
Red, White, Blue Celebration
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present the Killingly Red, White & Blue Celebration and Fireworks from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. Whiskey Boulevard will entertain from 7 to 9:15 p.m.
Sat. July 3
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Sat. July 10
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Fri. July 12
Golf Invitational
N. STONINGTON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 33rd annual Golf Invitational will start at 11:30 a.m. (shotgun) at Lake of Isles members course.
Sat. July 24
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Sun. July 25
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. July 25, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Fri. July 30
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a Car Cruise Invitational.
Fri. Aug. 6
Rotary Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. Aug. 7
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- The Particle Accelerator fund-raiser will take place today.
Sun. Aug. 15
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Thur. Aug. 19
Bike Night
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present Killingly Bike Night downtown. Rain date Aug. 25. Benefits the Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club, TEEG and the Killingly Parks and Recreation Department.
Sat. Aug. 21
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Sun. Aug. 22
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s fund-raiser, Pluck-a-Duck will be held today at a secret location. For info, contact the Putnam Business Association.
Fri. Aug. 27
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Fireworks around Rotary Park. Rain date: Aug. 28.
Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic
Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Sat. Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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WOODSTOCK — The Town of Woodstock Memorial Day ceremonies, May 31, include:
8:15 a.m. Meet at Palmer Auditorium
Bus #1: 9:00 a.m. Elmvale, 9:30 a.m. East Woodstock, 10 a.m. North Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Center Cemetery, 10:45 a.m. Woodstock Hill.
Bus #2; 9:00 a.m. Bradford Marcy, 9:30 a.m. Bungay, 10 a.m. Barlow, 10:30 a.m. Quassett, 10:45 a.m. Roseland Park
* Honor details include the firing parties, flag bearers, wreath bearers and buglers.
A short ceremony will be held at the Veterans Monument on the Woodstock Town Green at approximately 11 a.m.
Please observe all COVID-19 protocols.
Observers are welcome to attend cemetery rites where prayers will be offered, memorial wreaths will be placed, a rifle salute rendered, and “Taps” played to honor veterans at rest at each site.
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