Ludlowe shuts out Danbury to win second straight FCIAC softball title

FAIRFIELD — There were 44 FCIAC softball championships won before Fairfield Ludlowe claimed its first in 2021. A year later the Falcons have further solidified themselves as a softball powerhouse, defeating Danbury 2-0 to claim its second straight title on Wednesday at Sacred Heart University. Click here for the complete story

Westhill wins first FCIAC boys tennis title since 1978

WILTON — The Westhill Vikings are the FCIAC boys tennis champions. Let that sink in. It hasn’t happened in a while — 44 years to be exact. Freshman Ryan Karam’s three-set victory at No. 2 singles sealed the deal for Westhill, which defeated Staples 4-1 and claimed its first FCIAC championship since 1978 Tuesday at … Read more

Top-seeded Darien tops No. 2 Staples for 8th FCIAC girls tennis crown

WILTON — Lauren Zhang, the freshman ace of the Darien girls tennis team, had just wrapped up a tough match with Staples’ Amelia Galin when she received a surprise from her Blue Wave teammates. Zhang’s final point made Darien a repeat FCIAC champion, and the players rushed onto the court in celebration. The Wave’s No. … Read more

Greenwich edges Danbury for first outright FCIAC Boys Outdoor Track and Field title since 1976

DANBURY — Greenwich’s Zachary Carifa won the 110-meter hurdles and had to just keep running to make his jump in the high jump, which was starting immediately after. Carifa’s hustle along with the effort of the rest of the Cardinals helped deliver the school’s first outright FCIAC Outdoor Boys Track and Field Championship since 1976. … Read more

Smith’s record effort leads Danbury girls to FCIAC track title

Danbury’s Alanna Smith has unquestioned ability as a sprinter, but there’s an added benefit which may be overlooked from the outside. “She has just a natural grit to her,” Danbury coach Nick Fraticelli said. “A lot of people say, oh my God, she’s so talented, but her biggest talent is her work ethic and her … Read more