FCIAC

No. 1 Greenwich holds off Darien, claims FCIAC volleyball title

FAIRFIELD — Moments after the Greenwich volleyball team had wrapped up the 2021 FCIAC championship, senior co-captain Adele Sotgiu admitted she was still shaking. “Honestly, I’m so happy; I’m still in shock,” she said with a smile. “This was such a good game, and it was so competitive, which I’m really glad about. We came … Read more

Norwalk beats Greenwich for first FCIAC boys soccer title since 2012

NORWALK — The first FCIAC Championship game held in two years did not disappoint. No. 1 seeded Greenwich and No. 2 Norwalk gave the large and boisterous crowd at Testa Field all they could hope for in terms of action and drama. When the final whistle blew it was Norwalk celebrating a 1-0 win on … Read more

Darien tops New Canaan in double OT for FCIAC field hockey crown

NORWALK — A long and hard-fought game, one which spanned more than 70 minutes, ended with the Darien field hockey team in a familiar spot: Celebrating a championship. Senior co-captain Molly McGuckin set up sophomore Blake Wilks for the winning goal during a 2-on-1 breakaway in double overtime, as the Blue Wave captured their fourth … Read more

Staples blanks Wilton to win FCIAC girls soccer championship

FAIRFIELD — The good news for the Staples girls soccer team is that it scored early against Wilton in the FCIAC championship game. The bad news for the Wreckers was that the early goal meant a long time defending against the Warriors. But the fourth-seeded Wreckers defended the rest of the way with aplomb. Click … Read more

Top-ranked Darien football team throttles No. 2 St. Joseph behind Minicus, defense

TRUMBULL — There’s no longer any doubt over who is No. 1. Top-ranked Darien proved Saturday it’s right where it should be in the GameTimeCT football poll, hammering No. 2 St. Joseph 42-14 at Dalling Field. “We sent a message today,” defensive end David Evanchick said. Click here for the complete story

Wilton overcomes No. 7 Ridgefield for the first time since 1993

WILTON — After his Wilton football team defeated New Canaan last weekend, coach EJ DiNunzio said it was such a wonderful feeling, he didn’t think he’d ever experience anything like that again. As it turns out, he only had to wait seven days. For the first time in nearly three decades, Wilton was able to … Read more

No. 6 New Canaan football relies on rush, runs over No. 3 Greenwich

GREENWICH — New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli laughed off the question Saturday game about pulling out an old playbook from 1994 for the game against Greenwich. New Canaan, ranked No. 6 in the GameTimeCT Top 10 poll, certainly went old school, running the ball all afternoon and relying on a stout defense in beating No. 3 … Read more

McMahon wins first FCIAC football game in over two years, beating Westhill in emotional triple overtime game

NORWALK — McMahon coach Jeff Queiroga was a mix of emotions after his team won its first FCIAC game in over two years, defeating Westhill 20-14 in three overtimes Friday. Queiroga was obviously thrilled for his team, but the excitement of the win was dampened somewhat by the melancholy he felt for his former assistant … Read more

Staples football holds on to knock off No. 8 Norwalk

NORWALK — Throughout its winning streak, Staples coach Adam Behrends says he has seen his team continue to be disciplined and rise to the occasion each week. On Friday, his team rose to its biggest occasion of the season. Behind several key defensive stops, the Wreckers held on to knock off No. 8 Norwalk 20-14. … Read more