Gordon magnificent as No. 2 Ridgefield opens season with decisive win over top-ranked Fairfield Prep

BRIDGEPORT — The preseason hype was that No. 1 Fairfield Prep and No. 2 Ridgefieldwere the CIAC’s two best hockey teams, or at least two of the best, but one was a little more battle-ready for Wednesday night’s opener. The Tigers’ top line dominated, Sean Gordon made big saves and Ridgefield’s experience proved the hype right … Read more

Wilson, Norwalk pull away from Ludlowe in second half

FAIRFIELD—The Norwalk girls basketball team knows it is considered a favorite in the FCIAC this season and with that comes a target on its back. Ludlowe came out fired up, pressing and running and leading Norwalk late in the second quarter. That was when the Bears found their spark, controlling the second half with defense … Read more

Darien ice hockey falls to Rhode Island champs 3-2 in overtime

It’s a season of high hopes for the Darien Blue Wave boys ice hockey team. So why not begin with a championship-caliber opponent? Darien and defending Rhode Island state champion La Salle Academy played a season-opening thriller, with the Rams edging the Wave 3-2 in overtime before a packed house at Stamford Twin Rinks on … Read more