Balanced attack lifts Danbury past Immaculate; Bethel wins opener

DANBURY—Two years ago the teams each brought home a championship, one a league, the other a state title. Last year they remained serious threats, and both were robbed of league titles thanks to heartbreaking defeats in the final. But this year the Danbury and Immaculate boys basketball teams enter 2019-20 with more questions than answers … Read more

Jah Joyner flips commitment then signs with Minnesota in big signing day for Danbury natives

DANBURY — It was a text that would change his entire future. When four-star defensive end Jah Joyner found out Boston College coach Steve Addazio was fired just two weeks ago by a fellow Eagles commit, it opened up his recruitment entirely. Unsure what was next, Joyner and Hatters coach Augie Tieri quickly put together … Read more

New Canaan’s Pyne makes it official, signs Letter of Intent with Notre Dame

NEW CANAAN — It’s been no secret Drew Pyne’s football future was with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The New Canaan senior made his verbal commitment long ago, but when he finally put his signature on paper Wednesday, Pyne was happy to celebrate while surrounded by family, including parents George and Helene, sisters Rachel and … Read more

No. 1 Fairfield Prep edges No. 4 Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD — By their blue-chip standards, the Fairfield Prep and Ridgefield boys hockey teams played a ragged season opener Wednesday night at the Winter Garden. Passes were missed, pucks weren’t cleared, and quality scoring chances were few and far between. That said, both head coaches — Matt Sather of Prep and Shaun Gallagher of Ridgefield … Read more

No. 2 St. Joseph holds off No. 1 Hand in L title game classic, wins 3rd different class in 3 years

NEW BRITAIN — Jaden Shirden, after his usual big rushing day, smiled when his teammates on the other side of the ball came up in conversation, the defense that led St. Joseph to their third CIAC football championship in a row. “They’re some bad boys,” Shirden said. “They come out and play. They do their … Read more

Heartbreaking finish to terrific season for Darien

TRUMBULL — The seniors on the Darien football team have had many winning moments during the past few seasons. With such a high degree of success, the losses, of which there have been few, have always been difficult to take. None of them can compare to the heartbreaker the Blue Wave suffered in Saturday’s Class … Read more