NEW CANAAN — If the “sophomore stud” goalie, as his coach called him, is stopping everything coming near him, and if he and his defense are getting on the same page in communication, it’s not a good time to be someone other than Darien in state boys lacrosse. The No. 1 Blue Wave dominated defensively, … Read more
STAMFORD — As Montana Semmel stepped on the rubber to throw his first pitch against Stamford Wednesday night, the collection of scouts in the bleachers behind home plate collectively raised their radar guns. It has been this way at every start Semmel has made this season and should continue through the Major League Baseball draft … Read more
St. Joseph had two huge victories last week to stay unbeaten and seize the No. 1 ranking in the current GameTimeCT Top 10 Softball Poll which was released May 5. Trumbull’s softball team is ranked fourth as the only other FCIAC softball team in the Top 10. Staples is ranked second and Fairfield Ludlowe is … Read more
The unbeaten St. Joseph Cadets softball team and a Staples Wreckers baseball team which has just one league loss currently own the first-place spots as the FCIAC playoff race heads into its final two weeks. Eight teams will qualify for the two tournaments, which get underway with the quarterfinals on Friday, May 17. To view … Read more
Emotions always run high when the Darien and New Canaan girls lacrosse teams clash. In their latest game, there was added motivation for the Blue Wave after senior co-captain Nicole Humphrey suffered a season-ending injury during a loss at Manhasset (N.Y.) on Thursday. With juniors Sarah Jaques and Ashley Humphrey leading the attack, No. 1 … Read more
Boys Tennis New Canaan 4, Darien 3 Singles: Michael Karr (D) def. vs. JJ Lee 6-2, 6-2; Ryan Patrick (D) def. Matt Brand 6-4, 6-3; Sai Akavaramu (NC) def. Nick Derby 7-6 (7-4), 6-4; Ben Graham (NC) def. Derek Chiapetta 6-0, 6-1; Doubles: Luke Crowley/Jack Moore (NC) def. Chris Calderwood/Romano DeCaprio 7-6 (7-4), 7-5; Jack … Read more
The next step in Zach Allen’s football odyssey took place on Friday night when the former New Canaan star and 2014 New Haven Register All-State Player of the Year, was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the top pick in the third round. Allen is the first former FCIAC product to go in the top 100 … Read more
GREENWICH — Greenwich came close to defeating rival Staples in last season’s FCIAC boys tennis final, but the Wreckers continued their reign of supremacy, edging the Cardinals for their fifth consecutive FCIAC championship and their 55th straight victory. When Staples renewed its rivalry with Greenwich on Wednesday, it held a 63-match winning streak dating to … Read more
TRUMBULL — St. Joseph defeated Westhill, 7-1, on Wednesday. The victory was the 200th in the career of Cadet head coach Jeff Babineau. “I just told the girls that they are part of a long history of fine teams here at St. Joseph,” Babineau said. “Each class of players have contributed to these 200 wins.” Click here … Read 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