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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
The next step in Zach Allen’s football odyssey took place on Friday night when the former New Canaan star and 2014 New Haven Register All-State Player of the Year, was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the top pick in the third round. Allen is the first former FCIAC product to go in the top 100 … Read more
Two seasons ago, the St. Joseph baseball team knew it was going to take some lumps.The team was committed to rebuilding and that meant starting a lineup almost exclusively of sophomores and freshmen. The team struggled in the regular season, winning just eight games and being the final team to qualify for the CIAC Class … Read more
GREENWICH — Greenwich came close to defeating rival Staples in last season’s FCIAC boys tennis final, but the Wreckers continued their reign of supremacy, edging the Cardinals for their fifth consecutive FCIAC championship and their 55th straight victory. When Staples renewed its rivalry with Greenwich on Wednesday, it held a 63-match winning streak dating to … Read more