WESTPORT — In the recent past it was not uncommon to see the New Canaan boys basketball team establish an early lead, only to see it disappear down the stretch and ultimately turn into a loss. This year, however, it’s been a different story for the Rams. Monday night at Staples High School, the Rams … Read more
TRUMBULL — For the 19th time in the past 23 years, Danbury has been crowned the kings of Class LL wrestling. Danbury, the state’s top-ranked team, survived a strong challenge from the Trumbull Eagles and claimed the state title during the tournament this weekend at Trumbull High School. The Hatters had nine wrestlers reach the … Read more
The No. 1 seed Norwalk rolled over No. 8 Stamford 59-29 in the nightcap at Ludlowe. The Bears advance to face No. 4 Danbury in the semifinals Tuesday at Trumbull. Click here for more
FAIRFIELD — As Cali Stietzel stood in the hallway being interviewed, her teammates inside the locker room began a cheer. “Cali … Cali … Cali,” they chanted. “Cali … Cali.” Cali, indeed. Stietzel’s 3-pointer with 26 seconds left in the fourth quarter was the winner as seventh-seed Ridgefield upset second-seed Trumbull 41-40 in the FCIAC … Read more
FAIRFIELD — It takes a village to win at playoff time. And the Trinity Catholic High School girls basketball team is looking to camp out as long as it can at the FCIAC Tournament. The No. 3 seeded Crusaders took a nice first step Saturday as they defeated No. 6 seed Ludlowe, 59-50 in FCIAC … Read more
Eight teams will tip off the FCIAC Girls Basketball Tournament on Saturday when the quarterfinal games are played at Fairfield-Ludlowe High School. The Norwalk Bears, the top-ranked team in the GameTimeCT Top 10 poll, lead the way at No. 1. Defending champion Trumbull is No. 2, followed No. 3 Trinity Catholic, No. 4 Danbury, No. … Read more
Ridgefield put the finishing touch on an undefeated regular season with its Senior Night win over Danbury on Wednesday, but its signature victory came one week earlier against a team that’s ruled the roost for quite a while — six-time defending State Open, Class LL and FCIAC swimming champion Greenwich. The Tigers’ 115-71 triumph over … Read more
Trinity Catholic announced Thursday it has hired three varsity head coaches, filling vacancies at the school. Click here for more
RIDGEFIELD — Hunched over going off the ice after the second period, down awhile after scoring the game-winner in Ridgefield’s 2-1 win Wednesday night over Fairfield Prep: Will Forrest still said he was fine afterward. “Take a hit to make a play,” he said after scoring two goals at the Winter Garden to keep the … Read more
STAMFORD — It was a great dress rehearsal for the postseason for both sides. The Trumbull High School girls basketball team made a few more plays down the stretch to earn a hard-fought 43-39 road triumph over Trinity Catholic High School Wednesday night before a packed house at Walsh Court. Click here for more