Ridgefield withstands furious late comeback to defeat trumbull

RIDGEFIELD — The Ridgefield boys basketball team was trying to kill clock with a 10-point lead over Trumbull and 90 seconds remaining when the Eagles’ Quentar Taylor came in and stripped the ball, sending it high into the air. Taylor shaked his head in frustration when his apparent steal ended up in the hands of … Read more

Boys hockey notebook: Solid start puts Trumbull on Div. II radar

Trumbull coach Greg Maxey knows his team wasn’t on a lot of people’s boys hockey radar at the start of the year. And he knows his team has caught some attention with a 5-2 start. “What we’ve been talking about is getting better as we go,” Maxey said. “I think we have. … “The kids … Read more

Extra work pays off for Green, as Trumbull cruises past Ludlowe

TRUMBULL — Chances are if you stop by the Trumbull High gymnasium before the school bell rings — think 6:30 a.m. range — Mileeq Green will be inside working on his game. It was during one of these early-morning sessions Eagles boys basketball coach Buddy Bray told Green that he needed his junior captain to … Read more

Trumbull, St. Joseph boys ice hockey teams collect for local food bank during their game Thursday

The Trumbull and St. Joseph boys ice hockey teams will be collecting non-perishable food items, to be donated to a local food bank, during their game at The Rinks at Shelton on Thursday, Jan. 2. The game will begin at 4 p.m., with the collection taking place in the front lobby. Trumbull is 3-1 to … Read more

FCIAC teams featured on final girls and boys state soccer polls

The FCIAC had four teams ranked in the top 10 in each of the final girls soccer and boys soccer state coaches polls. Ridgefield and Staples were tied for third in the final Class LL-L girls soccer poll behind No. 1 Glastonbury and second-ranked Southington. Glastonbury was the unanimous choice for No. 1 shortly after … Read more

Trumbull volleyball finishes No. 1 in final Connecticut coaches poll

Trumbull High School’s girls’ volleyball team ended its season with a state championship and consequently earned the No. 1 ranking as the FCIAC had four teams ranked in the top 10 in the final 2019 Connecticut coaches state poll. Trumbull was not even ranked in the top 10 in the previous state poll. But then … Read more

Darien, Greenwich lead way as FCIAC teams star in state swimming and diving

As is the case every year, the FCIAC certainly acquitted itself quite well with much success at the recent girls swimming and diving state championship meets. Darien won the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class L Girls Swimming and Diving Championships, Greenwich was runner-up in both the Class LL and State Open championship meets, and the … Read more

Shirden, St. Joseph run past Trumbull, earn top seed in Class L

TRUMBULL — St. Joseph is FCIAC football champion for the first time, the only unbeaten team in the conference. And it might have to run through a couple of FCIAC teams to reach its ultimate goal. In the meantime, though, the Hogs could take a deep breath after a 52-7 win over Trumbull on a … Read more

Johnson, Trumbull complete perfect LL tourney run, sweep Westhill for first state title

EAST HAVEN — The Trumbull volleyball team picked the perfect time to play a perfect match. The Eagles hit on all cylinders, claiming their first-ever state championship with a 3-0 victory over Westhill in the CIAC Class LL final Saturday night at East Haven High School. It was eighth-seeded Trumbull’s second title in two years, … Read more

CIAC Scoreboard: Staples field hockey, Trumbull volleyball claim state crowns

The FCIAC will have six teams in contention for four championships when the CIAC’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball finals are played on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Class L field hockey and Class LL volleyball finals will feature head-to-head clashes of  FCIAC teams, while two boys soccer teams will be playing, with Greenwich in Class … Read more