BROOKFIELD — If you want an FCIAC football program on the move, look no further than Danbury. The Hatters were strong, resourceful and resilient when necessary Saturday night as they fashioned a 34-13 home victory over Trumbull in a game played at Brookfield High. Click here for more
DARIEN — With No. 3 Greenwich looming on the horizon, it would’ve been relatively easy for the No. 4 Darien football team to overlook an opponent like Trinity Catholic/Wright Tech, which is still searching for its first victory. While Trinity stayed relatively close for much of the first half, eventually the Blue Wave hit their … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Coming off one of the most lopsided losses of Lou Marinelli’s long run as head coach at New Canaan was made worse by 14 days without a game because of the bye week. New Canaan got back to basics, running the ball between the tackles and got back in the win column … Read more
NORWALK — The Hand football team, No. 1 in the GametimeCT Top 10 Poll, found itself in a spot it has not been in much the last few seasons, trailing after the opening possession. The Tigers’ defense responded the way championship-caliber teams do, shutting down Norwalk the rest of the way en route to a 41-6 win … Read more
STAMFORD — Quick strikes. Big plays. This explosive plan worked to perfection for the Stamford football team Friday night as the Black Knights conquered Capital Prep/Achievement Co-op, 49-14 before a chilled crowd at Boyle Stadium. Click here for more
FAIRFIELD — The St. Joseph football team had two weeks to prepare for its game against Fairfield Prep — and that was only for the Xs and Os. The bye week provided ample time for the current Hogs to brush up on the longstanding rivalry, which was revived earlier this decade. The history lessons came … Read more
ORTH HAVEN — It’s hard for teams who have seen the North Haven single wing offense to stop it. When you haven’t seen it, it’s even harder. Staples found out what Southern Connecticut Conference opponents have known for years Friday night as the Indians rushed for 347 yards and eight touchdowns in a 53-20 Connecticut … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Even though it trailed by seven, the Wilton football team was able to enter halftime believing that its 22-game winless streak against arch-rival Ridgefield might come to an end Friday night. The Warriors had controlled the first half, moving the ball at will and holding No. 7 Ridgefield to 11 plays on offense. … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Ridgefield cornerback Alex Hanna said practice was a little different this week. Not just because the Tigers were 4-0, ranked seventh in the state and making a run at a postseason berth. This was Wilton week, six days to prepare for the team’s biggest rival. Six days to prepare to protect the streak. … Read more
FAIRFIELD — Before the fall weather turns nasty, football teams can find success with the pass. The Ludlowe football team put that theory into practice Saturday morning as the Falcons tossed their way to a 49-18 victory over Central at Taft Field. Click here for more