FCiAC places four teams in final GameTimeCT boys hockey Top 10 poll

There were four FCIAC boys’ hockey teams – Ridgefield, Darien, New Canaan and Greenwich – in the Final 2018-19 GameTimeCT Boys Hockey Top 10 Poll which was released March 21. The Fairfield Prep Jesuits defended their Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Division I Boys Hockey Tournament championship so they were voted No. 1 in the Final … Read more

After 28-0 season, Norwalk girls basketball is ranked No. 1 in final GameTimeCT poll

It was quite the memorable, dream season for Norwalk High School’s girls’ basketball team – an undefeated 28-0 record, FCIAC and state championships – and the inevitable did occur with the Bears being the unanimous choice as No. 1 in the Final 2018-19 GameTimeCT Girls Basketball Top 10 Poll. Trinity Catholic was ranked seventh as … Read more

Upended in last year’s final, preseason No. 1 Darien reloads for another championship run

DARIEN — Jeff Brameier is entering his 36th season as the head coach of the Darien boys lacrosse program, and during that time the Blue Wave has set a high bar for excellence both on and off the field. Maintaining such a level of play isn’t easy, but Darien always features talented players who are … Read more

Girls Lacrosse: Deep, experienced roster has New Canaan ready to roll in 2019

Few victories could be more satisfying than the one New Canaan had over Darien in the Class L girls lacrosse semifinals last spring. The Rams, who had an 11-7 lead evaporate late in the second half, nevertheless pulled out the 12-11 win to top their rivals. Four days later, New Canaan rolled over the Ridgefield … Read more

The 2019 Preseason Boys Lacrosse Top 10 Poll: Darien is No. 1

For the first time since 2013, Darien’s boys lacrosse program didn’t finish the season No. 1. A 9-8 upset by FCIAC rival Ridgefield in last year’s Class L championship game ended Darien’s four-year run as state champions, not to mention a 76-game win streak. Despite that loss, and despite losing a class of talented players to … Read more

25 CIAC girls lacrosse players to watch in 2019

Lauren Bisceglia, New Canaan, Sr., A: The senior is the top returning scorer from a team which claimed the CIAC Class L championship last spring. In November, she signed her Letter of Intent to play for the Colgate Red Raiders. Olivia Caan, Greenwich, Sr., D: Caan is an unquestioned leader for the Greenwich defense, which should be … Read more

Norwalk’s Bradley happy to accept diving accolades

NEW CANAAN — To capture a league title and two state diving championships in the same year is a tremendous feat. To perform the trifecta in back-to-back years is a special achievement. The victory tour has been sweet for Norwalk High School senior Kevin Bradley. “The boys swimming All-State dinner is always a great event,” … Read more

Staples hosts FCIAC junior and senior All-Star basketball games

The FCIAC will be holding a pair of boys basketball All-Star games at Staples High School in Westport on Monday, March 25. The Junior game will tip off at 6 p.m., followed by the Senior game at 7:45 p.m. Senior All-Stars Eastern Division Coach Joel Geriak, Wilton Jeff Meyers, Ludlowe Nick Kronenberg, Wilton Matt Becker, … Read more

New Canaan wrestlers were at their best at the right time

t’s not easy trying to predict high school sports, but New Canaan wrestling coach Paul Gallo was spot on when he assessed his 2018-19 Rams back in December. With a small roster and a handful of weight classes unfilled, Gallo knew the regular season would be a struggle, and he was right as the Rams … Read more