Matt Becker dribbled as fast as he could down the left side of the court, switched directions, threw a floater up in the lane over a defender with his right hand, then hoped for the best. He and Warde’s hopes came true. Becker’s shot hit the back of the rim and went through the hoop … Read more
DARIEN — With 40 seconds remaining in their basketball game against the Harding Presidents, the Darien Blue Wave had seen a 15-point lead advantage evaporate and were in danger of having their first bid to secure a state tournament berth slip away. Then a freshman stepped up and played the hero. Miles Drake took a … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Earlier this season, the New Canaan boys basketball team qualified for its first state tournament in 10 years. On Monday night, the resurgent Rams ended a slightly longer absence. By playing intense defense, finishing enough elongated possessions with baskets, and making free throws in crunch time, New Canaan knocked off Ridgefield, 60-53. The … Read more
DANBURY — A one-possession game in the final 90 seconds is exactly when stars deliver in crunch time. Danbury’s 1-2 punch delivered the knockout blow within 20 seconds to fend off a strong force to stay atop the FCIAC. Denali Burton and Javon Hernandez converted layups down the stretch to help Danbury topple Wilton 61-53 … Read more
TRUMBULL — Wilton boys basketball coach Joel Geriak isn’t afraid to loosen his tie, roll his sleeves up, and get to work. Neither are his Warriors, who jumped out to a big lead over Trumbull and then closed out the FCIAC showdown with a 69-60 victory on Friday night. “We saw this team coming in … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — With 3:33 left in the third quarter and his team ahead 49-35, Andrew McClellan called a timeout. “We’ve got our sign up in the locker room that says defend no matter what — don’t look at the scoreboard, defend no matter what, McClellan, the Ridgefield boys basketball head coach, said. “There was one … Read more
GREENWICH — Chris Mark has received increased playing time as the Greenwich boys basketball team’s season has progressed and the senior center is making the most of his minutes. Driving to the basket with authority, while scoring from inside and transition, Mark scored a career-high 24 points to power the Cardinals, who had to work … Read more
NEW CANAAN — It was difficult not to be distracted by the electricity in the air when Darien met rival New Canaan on the basketball court on Tuesday night. Darien head coach Charoy Bentley, however, managed to make sure his players kept their minds on the task at hand. “I preached during the game that … Read more
DANBURY — All of Bassick’s defensive dominance across 16 games this season was summed up within seconds Monday night at Danbury. Senior Kevin Crawford made up ground to chase down a seemingly lost cause on a potential uncontested layup for the Hatters. But nothing went uncontested Monday as he leapt sky high to swat away … Read more
First it was Ryan McAleer. Then it was Alex Gibbens. Two players making steals in the final seconds of games, then having the presence of mind to get off a shot for deep 3-pointers that go in, giving New Canaan an incredible pair of victories. Click here for more