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New Canaan football uses defense, Groff’s kicks to beat Cheshire in Class L semis

NEW CANAAN — It’s been four years since the New Canaan football team has appeared in the CIAC state finals, a lifetime for a storied program with a long history of trophies. When New Canaan finally booked its return trip to championship weekend, senior Ty Groff made it clear: There’s more to accomplish. “It’s the … Read more

Greenwich rolls to Class LL finals with win over Glastonbury

GREENWICH — It’s been a long 370 days for the Greenwich Cardinals football team. During last year’s Class LL quarterfinals, the Cardinals led and were looking to extend their lead in the third quarter. Quarterback Jack Wilson was hit while sliding and had to exit the game with an injury. With Wilson out, the wheels … Read more

Fairfield Prep defeats Trumbull, returns to CIAC Class LL football final

FAIRFIELD — Six points at halftime Sunday was far from the worst adversity Fairfield Prep’s football team had faced in the past year. The Jesuits’ response was a near-perfect half to propel them back to the CIAC Class LL final. Tyler Smith threw four touchdown passes, and a couple of key defensive plays made big … Read more

Camren Thompson’s deciding touchdown lifts North Haven into Class MM state championship game

NORTH HAVEN — Camren Thompson doesn’t get a ton of opportunities to carry the ball for North Haven, but he made the most on one of those carries on Sunday afternoon. It was fourth down and goal, a tie game in the fourth quarter with a berth in the Class MM state championship game on … Read more

Greenwich boys soccer wins first state title since 1961, defeating Hall on PKs for Class LL crown

HARTFORD — The long wait is over for the Greenwich boys soccer program. For the first time since 1961, the Greenwich boys soccer team is state champion, completing one of the most improbable runs through a state tournament with a 3-2 (4-3 PKs) win over Hall in the CIAC Class LL title game. Click here … Read more

Staples girls soccer wins CIAC Class LL title over Cheshire behind Annabel Edwards’ hat trick

HARTFORD — Getting a hat trick in any soccer game is a notable accomplishment. Doing it in a postseason game is even more memorable. But accomplishing it in a CIAC state final in less than a 7-minute stretch? Annabel Edwards did just that for Staples on Sunday at Trinity Health Stadium. Click here for the complete … Read more