Staples’ defense gets stingy in win over Ridgefield

WESTPORT —After Week 3, Staples was 1-2 after a loss to Cheshire. Seven weeks later, the Wreckers enter the final week of the season with a chance to make the Class LL playoffs. After just six first-half points, the Staples offense found its footing and the Wrecker defense held Ridgefield scoreless in the second half … Read more

Top-ranked Darien football team throttles No. 2 St. Joseph behind Minicus, defense

TRUMBULL — There’s no longer any doubt over who is No. 1. Top-ranked Darien proved Saturday it’s right where it should be in the GameTimeCT football poll, hammering No. 2 St. Joseph 42-14 at Dalling Field. “We sent a message today,” defensive end David Evanchick said. Click here for the complete story

Wilton overcomes No. 7 Ridgefield for the first time since 1993

WILTON — After his Wilton football team defeated New Canaan last weekend, coach EJ DiNunzio said it was such a wonderful feeling, he didn’t think he’d ever experience anything like that again. As it turns out, he only had to wait seven days. For the first time in nearly three decades, Wilton was able to … Read more

No. 6 New Canaan football relies on rush, runs over No. 3 Greenwich

GREENWICH — New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli laughed off the question Saturday game about pulling out an old playbook from 1994 for the game against Greenwich. New Canaan, ranked No. 6 in the GameTimeCT Top 10 poll, certainly went old school, running the ball all afternoon and relying on a stout defense in beating No. 3 … Read more

McMahon wins first FCIAC football game in over two years, beating Westhill in emotional triple overtime game

NORWALK — McMahon coach Jeff Queiroga was a mix of emotions after his team won its first FCIAC game in over two years, defeating Westhill 20-14 in three overtimes Friday. Queiroga was obviously thrilled for his team, but the excitement of the win was dampened somewhat by the melancholy he felt for his former assistant … Read more

Staples football holds on to knock off No. 8 Norwalk

NORWALK — Throughout its winning streak, Staples coach Adam Behrends says he has seen his team continue to be disciplined and rise to the occasion each week. On Friday, his team rose to its biggest occasion of the season. Behind several key defensive stops, the Wreckers held on to knock off No. 8 Norwalk 20-14. … Read more

Masterson, Woodring leading potent Wilton offense

Grant Masterson was faced with a big decision in Wilton’s football game against New Canaan on Saturday. In retrospect, it turned out to be a relatively easy call. On fourth-and-goal from the 24-yard line, the senior quarterback lofted a pass to a dependable target in wide receiver Parker Woodring, who was blanketed at the goal … Read more

All in the Family: St. Joseph’s Morrissey twins latest stars related to head coach

TRUMBULL — Nick Adzima, a former St. Joseph football player, was on a party bus Friday heading to his wedding rehearsal dinner with his bride to be, Brittany Batten, a former St. Joseph cheerleader. Those on the bus erupted in cheers around 9:30 p.m. upon learning Adzima’s cousin and present St. Joseph quarterback Matt Morrissey … Read more