HAN’s 2017 FCIAC Fall Previews: Westhill Vikings

The HAN Network is visiting all 17 FCIAC schools as their sports teams get ready for the fall season. The tour kicked off with visits to the three Stamford schools on Monday, Aug. 21. The second stop on the tour was at Westhill High School, where HAN Network Sports Director Frank Granito interviewed some of … Read more

HAN’s 2017 FCIAC Fall Previews: Stamford Black Knights

The HAN Network is visiting all 17 FCIAC schools as their sports teams get ready for the fall season. The tour kicked off with visits to the three Stamford schools on Monday, Aug. 21. The first stop was Stamford High School, where HAN Network Sports Director Frank Granito interviewed the Black Knights’ captains, as well … Read more

FCIAC’s Fall Sports Schedules

Just two weeks remain until the start of the fall athletic campaign and the FCIAC’s teams are gearing up for the new season. To see the upcoming schedules, including the master schedule for the league, and individual schools’ schedules at all levels, click the links below. Football Field Hockey Girls Volleyball Boys Soccer Girls Soccer … Read more

Van der Els strikes gold at Pan Am Junior track championships in Peru

Eric Van der Els, a rising sophomore at the University of Connecticut, scored a gold medal and set a meet record in the 1,500-meter run at the 2017 Pan American Junior Track and Field Championships on Sunday, July 23, in Trujillo, Peru. A 2016 graduate of Brien McMahon High School, Van der Els captured the … Read more

Van der Els runs at Pan American Junior Championships in Peru this weekend

Former Brien McMahon track standout and FCIAC cross country champion Eric Van der Els is taking part in the 2017 Pan American Junior Championships in Trujillo, Peru, this weekend. Van der Els, who just finished his freshman year at UConn, earned a spot at the competition by winning the 1,500-meter run at USATF Junior Nationals … Read more

FCIAC welcomes six new members into the Hall of Fame

The FCIAC inducting six new members into its Hall of Fame when the league celebrated its past and present during the Annual Recognition Program Thursday night at the Norwalk Inn. This year’s Hall of Fame class features inductees from seven schools and six towns: Rick Osvick, Barry McLeod, Mike King, Al Malizia, Rob Murray, and … Read more

Laddie Lawrence, Pat Spinola receive FCIAC’s King and Kuczo awards

The FCIAC will annually recognize someone who has made substantial contributions to the conference with the distinguished coach award, named for Ralph King, whose professionalism was characterized by excellence in service to the FCIAC, the CHSCA, and the CIAC. 2017 Ralph King Award Winner: Laddie Lawrence A talented athlete for and captain of the Staples High … Read more

FCIAC Hall of Fame Spotlight: Rob Murray

The FCIAC will be inducting six new members into its Hall of Fame this year, and the Class of 2017 will be honored at the league’s year-ending banquet this week. The banquet and awards program will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at the Norwalk Inn. Tickets may be purchased from schools’ athletic directors … Read more

FCIAC to induct six into Hall of Fame on June 15

The FCIAC will be inducting six new members into its Hall of Fame this year, and the Class of 2017 will be honored at the league’s year-ending banquet next week. The banquet and awards program will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at the Norwalk Inn. Tickets may be purchased from schools’ athletic directors … Read more

Rob Murray, FCIAC Hall of Fame, 2017

Just a quick look at Robert Murray’s resumé would make it clear to anyone that track is his passion. Having served as cross country captain during his high school and college careers, Murray went on to become Danbury High School’s head coach for boys’ cross country (since 2000), boys’ indoor track and field (since 1999), … Read more