NEW BRITAIN — Jeff Santilli didn’t keep close tabs on the members of the Greenwich golf team Tuesday afternoon. “I was talking to an AD (athletic director), ‘If they don’t know by now, then I didn’t do my job the whole season,’ ” Santilli said. “You prepare them for a day like this, just let … Read more
DARIEN — The Greenwich football team is ranked No. 4 in the state, is second in the Class LL standings, and has won six of seven games this season. However, the only number the Cardinals wanted to talk about on Saturday was 15. That had been the number of years since they had defeated Darien. … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Last season, Wilton defeated Ridgefield for the first time since 1993. The Ridgefield seniors were determined to not let their high school careers end with two-straight losses to their rivals and came out with intensity from the opening whistle. Ridgefield wasted little time getting the offense going, scoring on its first three possessions … Read more
TRUMBULL— After suffering its first loss of the season to No. 4 Greenwich a week ago, the St. Joseph football team bounced back in dominant fashion with a 27-0 win over Ridgefield. The Hogs dominated with 360 yards of total offense, 242 yards coming on the ground and 118 in the air. The defense was able … Read more
WILTON — Tucker Milligan’s 99-yard interception return for a touchdown against Wilton surprised even New Canaan football coach Lou Marinelli. But it wasn’t that Milligan or the Rams’ defense could make a big play. “I didn’t realize he was that fast,” Marinelli said with a laugh. Milligan’s long pick six was just one of the … Read more
WILTON — Greenwich is the FCIAC boys golf champion. Given the Cardinals’ storied history, that may not sound like an earth-shattering statement. In reality, it’s been nearly three and a half years since their last league title, and for this year’s players, it’s a new accomplishment in a so far perfect season. Greenwich overcame an … Read more
GREENWICH — One top Greenwich receiver tried but couldn’t go Thursday night in a football game against Trumbull. Players moved up the depth chart. The Cardinals needed big performances from them. They showed up. James Wailgum caught two touchdown passes from Jack Wilson, Gavyn Gennarelli caught one and the Cardinals won 37-24 at Cardinals Stadium. … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Steve Mucchetti found an appropriate comparison when asked how his first-year as the coach of the Ridgefield girls cross country program was going. “Normally when you take a new job, it’s a rebuilding program,” Mucchetti said. “This was like someone handing me the keys to a Ferrari.” The Tigers are definitely the … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Over the years, Danbury has been the FCIAC’s most prolific boys cross country team when it comes to championships. More than 20 titles in 30 years will do that for you. That would tend to make a seven-year stretch without a league crown feel like an eternity, but a “breakout” performance for … Read more
NEW CANAAN — It didn’t take long for Ty Groff to make an impact in New Canaan’s football game against Norwalk. But it wasn’t as a quarterback, and it wasn’t as a kicker. It was on a tackle. Click here for the complete story