Lesko and Trumbull, Stietzel and Ridgefield advance to FCIAC semifinals

WESTPORT — If there is one place the Trumbull girls basketball team thrives, it is in the FCIAC tournament. The Eagles have won two titles in the last three season and have appeared in the conference finals 5 of the last 10 seasons. No. 3 Trumbull looked comfortable from the opening tip in Saturday’s quarterfinal, … Read more

Eight teams set to contend for FCIAC girls basketball championship

The Staples Wreckers are the top seed for the FCIAC girls basketball tournament, which gets underway with four quarterfinal games on Saturday. Here is the full schedule for the tournament. FCIAC Quarterfinals at Staples HS – Saturday, Feb. 22 No. 3 Trumbull vs. No. 6 Stamford, Noon No. 2 Danbury vs. No. 7 Ridgefield, 2 … Read more

Danbury wrestling claims 33rd FCIAC title in 34 years

NEW CANAAN — The Danbury wrestling dynasty has been virtually unstoppable for more than three decades. In some years, the Hatters manage to take their dominance to an even higher level. With an eye-popping 11 finalists in 14 weight classes, Danbury steamrolled its way to its 33rd FCIAC championship in 34 years Saturday in New … Read more

Staples’ Graham Day makes 47 saves, Wreckers tie Trumbull

SHELTON — Riding a hot goaltender down the stretch has been a successful formula for many hockey teams at every level. Staples junior goalie Graham Day provided a perfect example of a boys’ hockey team rallying behind its backstop in a 1-1 tie with host Trumbull in an FCIAC West Division showdown on Wednesday night … Read more

Trumbull edges St. Joseph in final game of series at Fairfield’s Alumni Hall

FAIRFIELD — Buddy Bray remembers his dad “dragging me out to watch games” at Fairfield University’s Alumni Hall when he was a kid in the 1970s. He competed there when he played at the University of Bridgeport. And Bray has gotten to coach in the building several times as well at Trumbull High. Friday night … Read more

Barbato, defense leads Trumbull past rival St. Joseph

FAIRFIELD — Cassi Barbato scored 17 points to lead Trumbull to its 61-36 victory over St. Joseph in the opening game of the Playing For a Cure doubleheader at Fairfield University’s Alumni Hall on Friday. Barbato, game to game, is the top scorer for coach Steve Tobitsch’s Eagles. It wasn’t her point total — it … Read more

Trinity Catholic boys basketball foils Trumbull

STAMFORD — They can strike suddenly and in mercurial fashion like the Kansas City Chiefs. When the Trinity Catholic boys basketball team plays at pace, it can electrify a crowd. And when the Crusaders hit their FCIAC opponents with these lightning runs, the final result is usually victory. Click here for more

Trumbull girls basketball dominates No. 3 Norwalk

TRUMBULL — Trumbull went on the attack from the opening tip on its way to a 70-37 victory over No. 3 Norwalk on Thursday. The outcome between the host Eagles and the Bears was a tossup coming in. The margin of victory was surprising. Trumbull improved to 11-3 overall and moved to 8-2 in the … Read more

New Canaan earns first win over Trumbull since 2013

NEW CANAAN — With eight teams separated by just one game heading into Friday night’s FCIAC basketball action, every conference win is a precious one when it comes to potential playoff pecking order. The New Canaan Rams made significant headway toward their conference postseason goal with a hard-fought 50-48 win over Trumbull. Click here for … Read more

Trumbull erupts to score first 18 points, hand No. 10 Staples first loss

TRUMBULL — It was a perfect storm for Trumbull when it knocked No. 10 Staples from the ranks of the unbeaten, 71-59, in an FCIAC boys basketball game on Friday night. Trumbull improved to 6-2, 3-1 in the FCIAC. Staples is 8-1, 4-1 FCIAC. Click here for more