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Joe Morelli
I am a sportswriter for the New Haven Register and GameTimeCT. I cover boys basketball, girls soccer and golf of all ages throughout the state. I have been with the New Haven Register since 1997.

Stories By Joe Morelli

  • Boys Basketball January 28, 2023
    CT boys basketball game ends 4-on-4 after fight leads to 17 ejections
    CT basketball game ends 4-on-4 after multiple ejections for fight Lynch said there were 17 players ejected: three  who were in the game and an additional 14 players combined who left the bench.  Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 28, 2023
    Saturday’s high school roundup: FCIAC, SCC division track meets
    Saturday’s high school roundup: FCIAC, SCC division track meets Saturday’s high school roundup By Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 27, 2023
    SCC boys, girls basketball finals to be held at Quinnipiac University's M&T Bank Arena
    Quinnipiac to host SCC boys, girls basketball finals The SCC returned to Quinnipiac to play the boys basketball final in 2017, the most anticipated event in the league's long history. Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 27, 2023
    5 Connecticut high school boys basketball players we missed in the preseason 25 players to watch
    5 boys basketball players we missed in preseason 25 to watch 5 CIAC boys basketball players we missed in the preseason GameTimeCT 25 players to watch. Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 27, 2023
    Thursday’s high school sports roundup: Giansiracusa leads Mercy over Hand in Top 10 matchup
    Thursday's roundup: Giansiracusa leads Mercy over Hand girls Thursday’s high school sports roundup By Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 26, 2023
    No. 7 Wilbur Cross shuts down Hillhouse in fourth quarter to take rivalry contest
    Fourth quarter propels No. 7 Wilbur Cross past Hillhouse McClease scored 11 of his 23 points in the final quarter for the Governors (10-2), who have won eight straight games. Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 26, 2023
    The 2023 CIAC Boys Basketball Midseason Report
    The 2023 CIAC Boys Basketball Midseason Report We take a look at the CIAC's best conferences, top players, top teams and the surprise teams at the 2022-23 boys basketball season's midway point.  Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 25, 2023
    Tuesday’s high school sports roundup: Lewis Mills tops Maloney in 2OTs; No. 2 Ludlowe girls beat Trumbull
    Tuesday’s high school sports roundup: Lewis Mills tops Maloney in 2OTs; No. 2 Ludlowe girls beat Trumbull Tuesday’s high school sports roundup By Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 24, 2023
    No. 8 Notre Dame-Fairfield stymies No. 6 Kolbe Cathedral, sweeps season series form SWC rival
    No. 8 Notre Dame-Fairfield handles SWC rival Kolbe, sweeps series Notre Dame has defeated Kolbe Cathedral in the last two South-West Conference tournament championship games. Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 23, 2023
    Monday’s roundup: Bacon Academy, West Haven win convincingly
    Monday’s roundup: Bacon Academy, West Haven win convincingly Monday’s roundup Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 23, 2023
    GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Basketball Poll (Jan. 23): Bloomfield joins the fray at midseason
    The GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Basketball Poll (Jan. 23) There was just one change in this week’s GameTimeCT Top 10 poll as the 2023 regular season has hit the midway point Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 23, 2023
    Connecticut boys basketball top performers / Games to watch (Jan. 23)
    Connecticut boys basketball top performers (Jan. 23) Here are the top boys basketball performances from the past week, along with some games to check out this week. Joe Morelli
  • Cross Country January 23, 2023
    Trumbull's Katie Marchand named Gatorade's Connecticut Girls Cross Country Player of the Year
    Trumbull runner earns Gatorade Connecticut Player of Year Trumbull's Kate Marchand was the top Connecticut finisher at the New England Championship cross country meet, placing fourth. Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 21, 2023
    Saturday’s high school sports roundup: Hamden defeats Blades in girls hockey
    Saturday’s high school sports roundup: Hamden defeats Blades in girls hockey Saturday’s high school sports roundup. By Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 19, 2023
    Thursday’s roundup: Morgan girls basketball stymies Old Lyme
    Thursday’s roundup: Morgan girls basketball stymies Old Lyme Thursday's high school roundup Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 19, 2023
    Basketball officials were not on court when fights started after 2 CT high school games. Here's why
    Officials were not on court when fights started. Here's why The NFHS Rules Book states “The jurisdiction of the officials is terminated and the final score has been approved when all officials leave playing area.”  Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 18, 2023
    Wednesday’s high school roundup: Foran, Amistad pull off wins
    Wednesday’s roundup: Foran edges Pomperaug; Amistad wins Wednesday's high school roundup. Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 17, 2023
    Tuesday’s roundup: Ridgefield boys top Trumbull; No. 1 Hamden girls win
    Tuesday’s roundup: Ridgefield boys top Trumbull Tuesday's high school sports roundup. By Joe Morelli
  • Boys Basketball January 17, 2023
    After high school basketball fight, New Haven postpones pair of games against Bassick
    After fight, New Haven postpones two hoop games against Bassick The fight between the Bassick and Wilbur Cross boys basketball teams occurred at the Floyd Little Athletic Center Monday night. Joe Morelli
  • GameTimeCT January 16, 2023
    Monday’s roundup: Ridgefield hockey tops West Haven co-op
    Monday’s roundup: Ridgefield hockey tops West Haven co-op Monday's high school sports roundup.                 Joe Morelli