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After being recruited by schools all over the country, Bristol Central center Donovan Clingan is staying in Connecticut to play college basketball at UConn. Clingan announced his commitment on social media shortly after completing an official visit at the University of Connecticut this week. The 7-foot-1 rising senior was named the Gatorade Connecticut basketball player of the year this season…

Seven-foot Bristol Central sophomore Donovan Clingan draws a lot of attention when he walks into a gym.

Seven-foot sophomore Donovan Clingan draws a lot of attention when he walks into a gym. “Jaws drop and you go wow,” said Bristol Central head coach Tim Barrette. “Seventh grade, eighth grade going into freshman year, I realized how big I actually am,” said Clingan. His height gives him an advantage, but his skill is what gives defenses a major…

Around 20 people from Bristol Central High School recently returned from Italy, where an outbreak of coronavirus has just occurred, and families are reacting to the recommendation for some students and staff to stay home Tuesday if they feel sick.

Bristol Central tudents and teachers just back from a trip to Italy were urged to stay home Monday amid concerns over coronavirus.

The Bristol-Burlington Health District said there are “no concerns at Bristol Central High School” Monday afternoon, after recommending about 20 students and teachers stay home from school for the day. The recommendation came amidst concerns over the Novel Coronavirus spreading. The group of students and faculty were returning from a school trip to Italy at the same time that news…