Danbury’s Rob Murray named National Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year

All Rob Murray was setting out to do was to combine his passion for running and coaching with the goal of coaching up young runners to be the best they could be. And all he knew was he was going to give his best commitment and dedication toward that end, and he would also expect … Read more

No. 1 New Canaan field hockey outlasts No. 8 Greenwich in double overtime in Class L quarterfinal

NEW CANAAN — Shawna Ferraro admitted she and her New Canaan field hockey teammates were feeling a bit tired after their latest victory. That can happen when you’re playing your third double-overtime playoff game in 12 days. Ferraro scored off a pass from Molly Mitchell with 3:02 remaining in a second overtime to give top-seeded … Read more

Cam Edwards scores five TDs, leads Norwalk football past No. 5 Wilton

WILTON — It’s been pretty clear since week one that Norwalk’s Cam Edwards is in the midst of an impressive season. But what the Bears’ senior running back did on Friday night in Wilton? That almost defies description. Edwards rushed for 291 yards and five touchdowns in a superlative performance, as Norwalk knocked off the … Read more

Staples’ defense gets stingy in win over Ridgefield

WESTPORT —After Week 3, Staples was 1-2 after a loss to Cheshire. Seven weeks later, the Wreckers enter the final week of the season with a chance to make the Class LL playoffs. After just six first-half points, the Staples offense found its footing and the Wrecker defense held Ridgefield scoreless in the second half … Read more

No. 10 Wilton reaches Class LL semifinals with win over No. 18 Danbury

WILTON — The state tournament pedigree for the two teams could not have been more different. The Wilton girls soccer program has appeared in 14 CIAC state championship games and won 10 titles, with the last one coming in 2008 in Class L. On the other side, was a Danbury team which had never played … Read more

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