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Landsiedel return, press spark Stamford girls basketball past Norwich Free Academy

STAMFORD—Progress is great. But when victory is attached to progress that is the best feeling of all. The Stamford girls basketball team moved a step forward to open 2019 as the Black Knights secured a 44-32 non-league home triumph over Norwich Free Academy Wednesday night before a partisan crowd at Paul Kuczo Gym. The win … Read more

The GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll (Jan. 2): Ridgefield is No. 1

Beginning with its thorough, 5-2 victory over preseason No. 1 Fairfield Prep, unbeaten Ridgefield (5-0) assumes the No. 1 spot in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll heading into 2019. The Tigers were the unanimous No. 1 heading into the new year. They top a list of three FCIAC teams in the top four, … Read more

Nash makes 22 saves as Greenwich shuts down Darien in Winter Classic

GREENWICH — A decisive victory against a conference rival in a much-anticipated game played outdoors — indeed, the Greenwich High School boys hockey team couldn’t have scripted a better way to conclude 2018. Hundreds of fans gathered along the boards and every area of Greenwich Skating Club Saturday night, as FCIAC foes Greenwich and Darien … Read more

Kelly, Greenwich girls hold off New Canaan in Winter Classic

Jennifer Kelly and many of her Greenwich teammates began their hockey careers playing at the Greenwich Skating Club. Years later, they still look right at home at that rink. Kelly started a barrage of three goals in the first seven minutes and the Greenwich defense then held off a comeback bid as the Cardinals defeated … Read more

Danbury claims Sabbagh holiday title for 26th time in 28 seasons

DANBURY — It’s their own tournament, so they defended their turf. Placing nine finalists across 15 weight classes is a pretty decent stamp of authority on the competition. The Danbury wrestling team claimed the Ryan Sabbagh Holiday Tournament trophy for a 26th time in 28 seasons, outlasting state rival Bristol Eastern in a showdown between … Read more

Working overtime: Darien girls basketball tips New Canaan in 4 OTs

No matter what sport is being played or what record a particular team has, when it comes to New Canaan versus Darien it’s usually a must-see event. Saturday afternoon’s girls basketball tilt between the Rams and the Blue Wave was another memorable chapter in what is undoubtedly the best rivalry in the conference, if not … Read more

Raines, No. 7 Notre Dame-WH top Stamford to win Snow Jam tournament title

WEST HAVEN — Connor Raines and the rest of the Notre Dame-West Haven basketball team believe they can reach the Mohegan Sun, site of the Division I state final in March. Through five games, the Green Knights have shown no reason why this is not possible Behind a balanced scoring attack, led by 28 points … Read more