With all of the championship hardware the Darien girls ice hockey team has earned during the past eight seasons, it’s somewhat surprising that the word the Wave is using for motivation this winter is “redemption.” But that’s what happens when you set the bar so high. After winning three straight state championships from 2016 to … Read more
STAMFORD — It was about more than just about girls basketball as the Westhill and Scarsdale (N.Y.) teams returned to Stamford High School’s Paul Kuczo Memorial Gym Tuesday afternoon. History will show Scarsdale rallied for a 47-40 victory over Westhill in the completion of the third place contest of the Kuczo Holiday Classic. But the … Read more
Building depth is one step on the way for a co-op boys hockey team. Learning how to win together, that’s another. Learning to check your sharpened skates on a practice day rather than a game day? It appears McMahon/Norwalk found that one out the hard way on Saturday when they discovered problems with their skate … Read more
DARIEN — The wheel that is the top of the state girls ice hockey standings is about to go for a spin. With goals from three of its senior captains, Darien handed Simsbury its first loss of the season as the Wave won, 3-1, Tuesday night at the Darien Ice House. Click here for more
Fairfield Warde has had two common traits during a recent run of four straight FCIAC Tournament appearances: a dominant go-to player and first-round exits. Two seasons ago Sean Conway was one of the most prolific scorers in league history. Last year Matt Becker and Matt Houghton handled most of the offense. Click here for more
NORWALK — Norwalk girls basketball’s dangerous duo of Jakara Murray and Belinda Hunte are laying waste to opponents in their Class LL State Title defense. The two seniors led the Bears once again Monday night, matching each other with 19 points each in Norwalk’s 62-54 over FCIAC foe Greenwich. Click here for more
There’s plenty of talent throughout the New Canaan boys ice hockey roster this season. But despite the skill-level, along with an impressive eight wins in the first nine games, the Rams just couldn’t seem to get any respect. Count coach Clark Jones among the those who were waiting to see more. “To be honest, I … Read more
NEW CANAAN — With eight teams separated by just one game heading into Friday night’s FCIAC basketball action, every conference win is a precious one when it comes to potential playoff pecking order. The New Canaan Rams made significant headway toward their conference postseason goal with a hard-fought 50-48 win over Trumbull. Click here for … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — The Winter Garden in Ridgefield hasn’t exactly been kind to the New Canaan boys ice hockey team over the years. Of course much of that has to do with the great teams the Tigers have recently put on the ice. On Friday night, New Canaan and freshman goalie Beau Johnson put the recent … Read more
With so many teams bunched up atop the FCIAC boys’ basketball standings, every conference win is crucial. Coming off a tough loss last time out, Ridgefield (8-2) bounced back with a 67-56 victory over Brien McMahon fueled by a 21-point fourth quarter Friday night. Click here for more