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Ridgefield roars to Class LL swim title; Staples’ Olasewere breaks two state records

For the first time in 43 years, a team other than Greenwich or Cheshire is wearing the CIAC Class LL crown. It’s a good fit for Ridgefield. On a night when four state records were set, the Tigers amassed 761 points to capture the Class LL championship at the Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford. Click … Read more

Chudowsky sisters lead Staples back to Class LL girls soccer state championship final

NAUGATUCK — It’s tough enough for opponents to try and stop one of the Chudowsky sisters from Staples on the pitch. But the two sisters combined have wreaked havoc – literally – in the FCIAC all season long. And now, the Wreckers will be playing for a second straight Class LL state championship this weekend. … Read more

Darien volleyball sweeps past Southington into Class LL final

STRATFORD — Darien’s Jillian Roche summed up the Wave’s success on the volleyball court in a succinct way. “When we’re on,” Roche said, “We’re really on.” It’s tough to argue with that. Darien delivered a tour-de-force performance with a 3-0 shutout of Southington in the Class LL semifinals at Bunnell on Wednesday, earning its first … Read more

Trumbull volleyball tops Amity, advances to Class LL title game for 2nd time in 4 years

MILFORD – Maggie Carley usually closes her eyes when she goes to block a shot. By the time she opened them on the winning point Wednesday night and looked around, the ball fell to the hardwood to her left on the opposite side of the net. Then the Trumbull senior captain was ambushed by her … Read more

FCIAC scoreboard for CIAC Volleyball, Soccer and Field Hockey Tournaments

Championship Schedule Volleyball Class LL Final at East Haven HS No. 1 Darien 3, No. 14 Trumbull 0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-15) Boys Soccer Class LL Final at Trinity Health Stadium No. 16 Greenwich 2, No. 2 Hall 2 (Greenwich wins 4-3 PKs) Girls Soccer Class LL Final at Trinity Health Stadium No. 3 Staples vs. No. 1 … Read more

St. Joseph pulls away from Wethersfield, chance to defend Class L girls soccer state championship

NAUGATUCK — The goal never changes at St. Joseph. Year in and year out, November is the complete focus for the girls soccer team. “We play to win championships,” St. Joseph coach Jack Nogueira said. The Cadets have made another deep run and will be playing on the final weekend for the second straight season. … Read more

Greenwich advances to Class LL title game on PKs over Fairfield Prep

FAIRFIELD — Three times in the CIAC Class LL boys soccer tournament Greenwich has gone to penalty kicks, three times they have kicked second and three times they have won. The No. 16 seeded Cardinals did it again in the semifinals, converting three penalties to advance to the Class LL title game with a 2-1 … Read more

Wilton field hockey tips New Canaan, earns return trip to Class L final

NORWALK — Eva Filipponi and her Wilton field hockey teammates have had the date circled on their calendars since the start of the season: November 19. That’s the day of the state finals and for the Warriors, the moment has finally arrived. Filipponi and the defense delivered a shutdown performance and Riley Fitzgerald scored the … Read more

Darien wins Class L swimming for 17th state title in 22 seasons

For the 17th time since 2000, Darien is a state girls swimming and diving champion. The Blue Wave scored 789.5 points to leave the rest of the field more than 200 behind as they captured the CIAC Class L crown for the third straight season Tuesday night at the Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford. Click here … Read more