DARIEN — The Darien girls ice hockey team had to feel like history was repeating itself. The Wave was leading 2-0 in its state quarterfinal game when Greenwich sophomore Emiri Fukuchi scored with 2:58 remaining to put the Cardinals back in it. The moment brought back memories of last week’s FCIAC semifinals, when Greenwich erased … Read more
FAIRFIELD — In Tess Stapleton’s mind there was a very simple solution to ending her anxiety stemming from running hurdles — but that’s getting ahead of things. Stapleton experienced a banner freshman indoor track season, winning the 55-meter hurdles at the State Open for Ludlowe. She appeared poised to repeat the accomplishment during the spring … Read more
WESTPORT — The high jump can be a daunting event but not to Staples High indoor track and field athlete Chet Ellis. The 6-foot-3 senior standout loves the challenge in presents, both inwardly and outwardly. Click here for more
TRUMBULL — With her team down seven to No. 3 Trumbull heading into the fourth quarter, No. 19 Stamford coach Diane Burns asked her team if they wanted to give up or battle back? The Black Knights chose to battle back. Using a 17-0 run, Stamford came back, going from down seven to up by … Read more
HAMDEN — With Danbury hurting Hamden relentlessly from the outside, coach Amanda Forcucci decided to change things up. Forcucci’s decision to go from a 2-3 zone to man-to-man on defense paid dividends Holding the Hatters scoreless in the fourth quarter, fourth-seeded Hamden defeated 13th-seeded Danbury 40-29 in the Class LL second round on Friday. Click … Read more
WILTON—With 3:40 left, down 10 points in the FCIAC championship game, the Ridgefield boys basketball team was on wobbly legs with Danbury readying to deliver the knockout blow. That knockout would not come as No. 5 Ridgefield rallied, closing the game on a 15-2 run, shocking the No. 3 Hatters 52-49 to win the FCIAC … Read more
GREENWICH — Some traditions never fade. Such is the case with the tradition that exists at Greenwich High School, where its boys swimming team has a penchant for gathering together and performing its best when it counts the most. Once again showcasing its superior depth, Greenwich continued its reign of supremacy, winning its 12th consecutive … Read more
WILTON — The Zeoli Fieldhouse was sold out for tonight’s FCIAC boys basketball championship, but the number of people who expected a Ridgefield comeback against Danbury early in the fourth quarter was 20 — the players and coaches on the Tigers’ bench. The Hatters had dominated in every area and held a 47-37 lead with … Read more
STAMFORD — The postseason is when you want your stars to shine the brightest. Especially your senior standouts taking their final shot at leaving a legacy. Well, Iyanna Lops, the latest member of Trinity Catholic High School’s 1,000 career point club, put together a dazzling performance Thursday night at Walsh Court. Click here for more
STAMFORD — An era has ended for Westhill High School athletics. Westhill girls soccer coach Dave Flower is leaving the Vikings’ program after 13 seasons. Flower, who is also Director of Soccer at Chelsea Piers, Connecticut in Stamford, is moving on to an exciting new challenge. Click here for more