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RIDGEFIELD — Earlier this season, the New Canaan boys basketball team qualified for its first state tournament in 10 years. On Monday night, the resurgent Rams ended a slightly longer absence. By playing intense defense, finishing enough elongated possessions with baskets, and making free throws in crunch time, New Canaan knocked off Ridgefield, 60-53. The … Read more
DANBURY — A one-possession game in the final 90 seconds is exactly when stars deliver in crunch time. Danbury’s 1-2 punch delivered the knockout blow within 20 seconds to fend off a strong force to stay atop the FCIAC. Denali Burton and Javon Hernandez converted layups down the stretch to help Danbury topple Wilton 61-53 … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Emotions run the full gamut every season at the Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament. From Staples’ Jacob Rizy raising his arms to the air after dramatically turning and pinning his opponent for a heavyweight title; to Trumbull’s Joseph Palmieri finally defeating a rival on a championship stage; and even to Danbury’s Ryan … Read more
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NEW HAVEN — As it usually does in state competition, the Southern Connecticut Conference had its share of success on Saturday at the CIAC Class LL indoor track and field championships at Floyd Little Athletic Center. Click here for more
STAMFORD — It’s hard to dethrone the champ. The Greenwich girls gymnastics team enjoys collecting FCIAC Championship plaques. The Cardinals captured their fourth consecutive FCIAC title Saturday at Westhill High School. Greenwich finished the proceedings with 135.1 points to hold off competitors Ludlowe (133.9), Wilton (132.1), Warde (131.45) and Trumbull (128.55). Click here for more
2019 Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament Weight Class Championships 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at New Canaan HS Watch the finals at FairfieldLive by clicking here Team scores before finals: 1 – Danbury 232; 2 – Trumbull 176.5; 3 – Warde 148; 4 – Brien McMahon 114; 5 – Staples 113; 6 – New Canaan … Read more
TRUMBULL — Wilton boys basketball coach Joel Geriak isn’t afraid to loosen his tie, roll his sleeves up, and get to work. Neither are his Warriors, who jumped out to a big lead over Trumbull and then closed out the FCIAC showdown with a 69-60 victory on Friday night. “We saw this team coming in … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — With 3:33 left in the third quarter and his team ahead 49-35, Andrew McClellan called a timeout. “We’ve got our sign up in the locker room that says defend no matter what — don’t look at the scoreboard, defend no matter what, McClellan, the Ridgefield boys basketball head coach, said. “There was one … Read more
STAMFORD—All the ingredients were there for a team ready to make noise in the postseason. The Trinity Catholic High School girls basketball team displayed enough chemistry, experience, smarts, resiliency, persistence and talent Friday night to fashion a 51-43 home triumph over Danbury High before a packed house at Walsh Court. Click here for more