Nelson’s layup at the buzzer lifts Stamford girls basketball past Hamden

HAMDEN — It wasn’t supposed to happen the way it did, but for Stamford, it didn’t matter. After the original play Black Knights’ coach Diane Burns drew up broke down, Jessica Nelson took it upon herself to take the ball to the basket and scored on a layup at the buzzer as Stamford (11-2) knocked … Read more

Yakimoff, No. 10 Branford shut down short-handed Westhill/Stamford in physical game

NORTH BRANFORD — Westhill/Stamford’s Nick Ulbrich had Jack Manware lined up. The Branford senior had circled in the neutral zone, and Ulbrich had a bead on him in the third period. And as Ulbrich arrived, Manware followed through and turned the tables, knocking the Westhill/Stamford forward to the ice. It was that kind of night … Read more

Girls hockey: Darien sets sights on regaining crown

With all of the championship hardware the Darien girls ice hockey team has earned during the past eight seasons, it’s somewhat surprising that the word the Wave is using for motivation this winter is “redemption.” But that’s what happens when you set the bar so high. After winning three straight state championships from 2016 to … Read more

Westhill, Scarsdale players intertwine basketball and life, honor official who collapsed at game

STAMFORD — It was about more than just about girls basketball as the Westhill and Scarsdale (N.Y.) teams returned to Stamford High School’s Paul Kuczo Memorial Gym Tuesday afternoon. History will show Scarsdale rallied for a 47-40 victory over Westhill in the completion of the third place contest of the Kuczo Holiday Classic. But the … Read more

Boys hockey: McMahon/Norwalk working together, in play and for equipment

Building depth is one step on the way for a co-op boys hockey team. Learning how to win together, that’s another. Learning to check your sharpened skates on a practice day rather than a game day? It appears McMahon/Norwalk found that one out the hard way on Saturday when they discovered problems with their skate … Read more

Darien topples Simsbury in battle for the state’s top spot

DARIEN — The wheel that is the top of the state girls ice hockey standings is about to go for a spin. With goals from three of its senior captains, Darien handed Simsbury its first loss of the season as the Wave won, 3-1, Tuesday night at the Darien Ice House. Click here for more

Balanced Lineup Fueling High Hopes For Fairfield Warde

Fairfield Warde has had two common traits during a recent run of four straight FCIAC Tournament appearances: a dominant go-to player and first-round exits. Two seasons ago Sean Conway was one of the most prolific scorers in league history. Last year Matt Becker and Matt Houghton handled most of the offense. Click here for more

Staples, Norwalk lead FCIAC girls basketball into home stretch

Notre Dame-Fairfield unanimously maintained its hold on the No. 1 ranking while FCIAC teams Norwalk and Staples are ranked third and fifth, respectively, in the latest GameTimeCT Girls Basketball Top 10 Poll which was released Jan. 26. Notre Dame-Fairfield, which dropped to 10-1 after suffering its first loss of the year to Hudson Catholic (N.J.) … Read more

FCIAC Monday night basketball scoreboard

Boys Basketball Trinity Catholic 61, Wilton 48 St. Joseph 64, Stamford 48 Staples 84, Brien McMahon 62 Trumbull 65, Westhill 58 Warde 76, Danbury 52 Ludlowe 49, New Canaan 35 Ridgefield 72, Darien 35 Girls Basketball Trumbull 67, Westhill 51 Staples 69, Brien McMahon 26 Norwalk 62, Greenwich 54 Ridgefield 32, Darien 27 Danbury 53, … Read more

Murry, Hunte power No. 3 Norwalk girls basketball past Greenwich

NORWALK — Norwalk girls basketball’s dangerous duo of Jakara Murray and Belinda Hunte are laying waste to opponents in their Class LL State Title defense. The two seniors led the Bears once again Monday night, matching each other with 19 points each in Norwalk’s 62-54 over FCIAC foe Greenwich. Click here for more