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WESTPORT—In the fourth and fifth innings, Ridgefield hit a few hard lines drives for outs against Staples pitcher Alex Deutsch. After the third out off a ball smoked, Deutsch and his pitching coach mixed it up, starting to mix in first-pitch breaking balls. The Tigers did not have many hard-hit balls from that point forward. … Read more
WESTPORT — Staples coach Jack McFarland listed developing his pitching staff at the top of his agenda between now and the start of the playoffs. Putting Alex Deutsch on the mound may be the simplest solution. Especially if the returns are anything close to what the Wreckers received today, when the sophomore threw a complete-game … Read more
FAIRFIELD — Standing on Tetreau/Davis Field after his Fairfield Warde team finally beat Fairfield Ludlowe in FCIAC boys lacrosse, 12-10, senior defender Charlie Richard had a few other scores in mind. He could rattle them right off. Freshman year, when Ludlowe pounded the Mustangs 15-2. Sophomore year, when Ludlowe won a 5-3 tight one. Last … Read more
GREENWICH — Westhill junior right-hander James Gerard made the most of his first start of the season on Wednesday. Normally one of the Vikings’ closers, Gerard was asked to start against host Greenwich and he certainly answered the call in a big way. Allowing three runs over seven strong innings, Gerard sparked Westhill on the … Read more
DARIEN — It was a loud statement that ultimately should benefit both teams down the road. The Darien boys volleyball team knocked Staples from the unbeaten ranks Wednesday by posting a 25-22, 25-23, 25-20 sweep before a thrilled partisan crowd. The loss ended Staples’ quest for back-to-back unbeaten seasons. The Wreckers were 26-0 last year … Read more
When the New Canaan girls lacrosse team defeated the rival Darien Blue Wave 12-11 in the Class L semifinals last spring, a massive celebration ensued for the Rams. The only item of concern at the time: There was still one more game left to play. “That was a great win, but the state championship was … Read more
TRUMBULL — St. Joseph’s Charlie Horton wasn’t pleased with her last at-bat and brought a different mindset to the plate before clubbing a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eight inning to defeat Trumbull High, 2-1, on Wednesday. “I was anxious,” Horton said. “This time, I waited for my pitch and ripped it. … Read more
TRUMBULL — As intense and riveting as the friendly rivalry can be, the latest installment of St. Joseph-Trumbull baseball was a walk in the park for the Cadets. Almost literally. Visiting St. Joseph, after stringing together a trio of hits to score three first-inning runs, walked six times in a five-run third inning en route … Read more
Boys Tennis New Canaan 4, Darien 3 Singles: Michael Karr (D) def. vs. JJ Lee 6-2, 6-2; Ryan Patrick (D) def. Matt Brand 6-4, 6-3; Sai Akavaramu (NC) def. Nick Derby 7-6 (7-4), 6-4; Ben Graham (NC) def. Derek Chiapetta 6-0, 6-1; Doubles: Luke Crowley/Jack Moore (NC) def. Chris Calderwood/Romano DeCaprio 7-6 (7-4), 7-5; Jack … Read more
The opening day of the inaugural Geico High School Lacrosse Showcase resulted in a heartbreaking loss for the Darien boys lacrosse team. The Seton Hall Prep Pirates rallied for the game’s final three goals and defeated the Blue Wave, 12-11 in overtime, Saturday at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, NY. Click here for … Read more