SOUTHBURY — History was about to repeat itself in the worst possible way for the Immaculate boys basketball team. A big lead was gone and its stellar season was about to finish with two of the worst losses imaginable. But then something happened. Composure was regained as overtime began — after an eight-point lead in … Read more
SOUTHBURY — In their last appearance, six days ago, the Ridgefield boys basketball team was able to overcome a 15-point deficit and win the FCIAC championship. Tonight the Tigers were again able to rally from a similar margin. But unable to take a lead and seemingly exhausted from the effort, their season came to an … Read more
FAIRFIELD — It would be near-impossible to shoot the ball better from 3-point range than Fairfield Prep did in the first half against Trinity Catholic Tuesday night. The Jesuits went 9-for-13 from beyond the arc and appeared to have one foot in the Division I tournament’s second round. As smoothly as the shots were flying, … Read more
GREENWICH — Eliminated from the state basketball tournament in the first round the past five seasons, Xavier got past its opening-game obstacle Tuesday night. And the Falcons used an efficient offensive display to soar into the next round. Behind impressive shooting from the perimeter and a balanced scoring attack, 19th-seeded Xavier registered a hard-fought 56-48 … Read more
FALLS VILLAGE — In a Class S quarterfinal matchup in which No. 7 seed Trinity Catholic’s offense, led by 6-foot-1 Iyanna Lops, was expected to have an edge over No. 2 Housatonic, it was the Crusaders’ defense, led by Kyah Nowlin and Caitlyn Scott, that set the tone for a 52-34 Trinity win over the … Read more
TRUMBULL — With her team down seven to No. 3 Trumbull heading into the fourth quarter, No. 19 Stamford coach Diane Burns asked her team if they wanted to give up or battle back? The Black Knights chose to battle back. Using a 17-0 run, Stamford came back, going from down seven to up by … Read more
HAMDEN — With Danbury hurting Hamden relentlessly from the outside, coach Amanda Forcucci decided to change things up. Forcucci’s decision to go from a 2-3 zone to man-to-man on defense paid dividends Holding the Hatters scoreless in the fourth quarter, fourth-seeded Hamden defeated 13th-seeded Danbury 40-29 in the Class LL second round on Friday. Click … Read more
WILTON—With 3:40 left, down 10 points in the FCIAC championship game, the Ridgefield boys basketball team was on wobbly legs with Danbury readying to deliver the knockout blow. That knockout would not come as No. 5 Ridgefield rallied, closing the game on a 15-2 run, shocking the No. 3 Hatters 52-49 to win the FCIAC … Read more
WILTON — The Zeoli Fieldhouse was sold out for tonight’s FCIAC boys basketball championship, but the number of people who expected a Ridgefield comeback against Danbury early in the fourth quarter was 20 — the players and coaches on the Tigers’ bench. The Hatters had dominated in every area and held a 47-37 lead with … Read more
STAMFORD — The postseason is when you want your stars to shine the brightest. Especially your senior standouts taking their final shot at leaving a legacy. Well, Iyanna Lops, the latest member of Trinity Catholic High School’s 1,000 career point club, put together a dazzling performance Thursday night at Walsh Court. Click here for more