Cooper’s kick lifts Wilton to win over No. 3 New Canaan

NEW CANAAN — Wilton football kicker Michael Cooper was about to step into a white-hot spotlight. With just a few seconds left and a game-winning field goal attempt coming up against New Canaan, Wilton coach EJ DiNunzio delivered a message to Cooper, a former soccer player. “This is why you stopped playing soccer and you … Read more

Danbury beats Westhill behind strong running of Taft

STAMFORD — Danbury football coach Augie Tieri said running back Artez Taft carried them Saturday against Westhill. On a few runs, including one in the second quarter where he shed tackle after tackle, he seemed to carry the entire Westhill team with him as well. Taft scored twice as Danbury rallied from an early deficit, … Read more