NEW CANAAN — It is unlikely — if not nearly impossible — for the No. 1-ranked team in the state to find itself in a must-win game during the regular season. But if one considered all the factors at play, such a scenario was not too far-fetched for the Darien girls lacrosse team today at second-ranked New … Read more
NEW CANAAN — If hitting is your cup of tea in baseball, New Canaan’s Mead Park was not the place to be on Friday afternoon. Darien’s Henry Williams and New Canaan’s Frank Ramppen put on a show, with Williams out-dueling his pitching counterpart with a two-hit shutout as the Blue Wave scored a 1-0 victory … 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
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
DARIEN — Rivals Darien and New Canaan came into Wednesday’s boys volleyball showdown with mirrored seasons. Both teams lost their openers, both teams had responded with eight-match win streaks, and both teams were undefeated in FCIAC play. The Darien Blue Wave made sure the similarities ended there. Click here for more
WILTON — Jeff Brameier has had a multitude of memorable victories as the head coach of the Darien boys lacrosse team. So, how was he going to celebrate hitting the 600-win milestone Thursday night in Wilton? “Go home and take a nap,” Brameier said with a smile. It’ll certainly be a well-earned rest. Click here … Read more
WILTON — A 600th career win for the architect of the state’s premier boys lacrosse program deserved nothing less than what Darien gave Jeff Brameier tonight. Dominating draw controls, maximizing possessions and playing with customary flair, the Blue Wave scored nine straight goals to break a 2-2 tie and rolled to an 18-6 win over … Read more
The Darien boys lacrosse team rebounded from its first loss of the season by routing the Warde Mustangs, 23-7, Tuesday in Fairfield. Hudson Pokorny and Michael Minicus had eight points apiece in the win, with Pokorny scored six goals and dished out two assists, and Minicus collected four goals and four assists. Click here for … Read more
Eleven teams from the FCIAC won a total of 13 state championships to highlight the success the conference achieved during the 2018-19 high school winter sports season which concluded in late March. The Norwalk High School and Trinity Catholic High School girls’ basketball teams each won their respective state class tournaments while New Canaan won … Read more