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FOOTBALL 2018: WESTHILL preview

October 20, 2018September 6, 2018 by Scott Ericson, Stamford Advocate

With former head coach Frank Marcucio abruptly leaving the job this summer, the Westhill football program could have gone into a free fall with nobody in charge. However, the vacancy did not last long as the Vikings stayed in house, hiring defensive coordinator Joey DeVellis as the new coach within a week of the job … Read more

LocalLive partners with FCIAC to stream high school sports; New Canaan-St. Joe’s football leads off

October 20, 2018September 6, 2018 by FCIAC

STAMFORD, CT — With the dramatic increase of live streaming of major national and international sports of all kinds, it’s only natural that the technology would find its way to the grassroots level and extend live-event access to high school and youth sports. Tech startup LocalLive of Stamford, CT, is poised to lead this new … Read more

Darien field hockey dives into new season with state final rematch vs. Staples

September 14, 2018September 6, 2018 by Lindsay Purcell, Darien Times

Darien’s Katie Elders sends the ball upfield during a game last season. This year, Elders is a senior co-captain alongside Bridget Mahoney, Shea van den Broek and Daphne Cutler. — Darien Athletic Foundation photo Talk about starting the season off with a bang. After losing the Class L state championship to Staples last fall 1-0, … Read more

Greenwich swimmers out to repeat as FCIAC, LL and Open champions

October 20, 2018September 6, 2018 by David Fierro, Greenwich Time

Entering its 2017 season with two straight State Open titles and seven consecutive Class LL championships to its ledger, the Greenwich High School girls swimming team added the FCIAC crown to the mix last fall.

Put them all together and the Cardinals accomplished the triple crown last season, winning the State Open, Class LL and FCIAC titles in convincing fashion.

Now the Cardinals are relying on five experienced seniors and one sensational sophomore to help continue their reign of supremacy in the conference and state.

“It was a special group last year,” said GHS coach Lorrie Hokayem, who is starting her fifth season at the helm. “Everything came together and we received contributions from all four classes. It was a really exciting year.”

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Norwalk hoping its young talent comes together

October 20, 2018September 6, 2018 by John Nash, The Hour

NORWALK — If Norwalk coach Sean Ireland is excited about the future, he has every right to be. The Bears have a lot of talent hitting the gridiron this fall and, while it’s young talent, a handful of players are already experienced at the varsity level — especially at the skill positions. It’s an equation … Read more

Girls soccer preview: State champs aim for more titles

September 12, 2018September 5, 2018 by Tim Murphy, Ridgefield Press

For the first time, the Ridgefield High girls soccer team enters a season as defending state champs. After losses in the finals to unbeaten Glastonbury teams the previous two years, Ridgefield defeated Staples, 2-0, in the Class LL title game last November, earning the program a long elusive state championship. With many players returning, the … Read more

Four FCIAC football teams top GameTimeCT poll; New Canaan is No. 1

October 20, 2018September 5, 2018 by Dave Stewart

The New Canaan Rams are No. 1, and FCIAC team swept the top four spots in the preseason GameTimeCT/New Haven Register Top 10 football poll released on Tuesday. Following New Canaan in the top spot were the Greenwich Cardinals at No. 2, St. Joseph Cadets at No. 3, and Darien Blue Wave at No. 4. … Read more

Football: St. Joseph has pieces in place to make another run

September 7, 2018September 5, 2018 by Bill Bloxsom, Trumbull Times

David Summers threw for a record 49 touchdowns as a junior. — David G. Whitham photo There will be no surprises when the St. Joseph football team plays host to New Canaan in the season opener at Dalling Field on Saturday at 1:30. Coach Joe Della Vecchia’s Cadets won the Class M championship a year … Read more

Football: Trumbull Eagles open on road with Greenwich High

September 12, 2018September 5, 2018 by Bill Bloxsom, Trumbull Times

Colton Nicholas put the work in during the offseason to improve his game. — David G. Whitham photo Trumbull High open its season with a road game at Greenwich High’s Cardinal Stadium on Saturday at 4 p.m. Coach Marce Petroccio’s Eagles are expected to have their hands full. “They could be a preseason number one,” … Read more

College Sports Roundups: Former FCIAC athletes on the big stage

August 31, 2018August 23, 2018 by Dave Stewart

The first official games of the fall athletics season are just two weeks away, so we’re taking one last look back at what some former FCIAC stars have been doing in the college ranks. Each of these stories was featured over the summer, as compiled by Bob Greeney, and include numerous brilliant performances by graduates … Read more