Basketball News

Wilson, Norwalk pull away from Ludlowe in second half

FAIRFIELD—The Norwalk girls basketball team knows it is considered a favorite in the FCIAC this season and with that comes a target on its back. Ludlowe came out fired up, pressing and running and leading Norwalk late in the second quarter. That was when the Bears found their spark, controlling the second half with defense … Read more

BOYS BASKETBALL: Kriftcher named next boys basketball coach at Trinity Catholic

Trinity Catholic did not have to look far for its new head boys basketball coach.

Brian Kriftcher has been on the Trinity Catholic bench for the past two seasons as an assistant to renowned head coach Mike Walsh. On Tuesday the school announced Kriftcher would be taking over for Walsh, who stepped down earlier this year.

Kriftcher will become Trinity’s first new head coach in 40 years, taking over a program steeped in tradition and championships.

“This is a great opportunity to build on a strong foundation here at Trinity. We are not starting from scratch but this is an opportunity to make it my own,” Kriftcher said. “I think since I have been here for two years I have some credibility with the players. They know what to expect from me and I know about them as players and as people.”

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College Sports Roundups: Former FCIAC athletes on the big stage

The first official games of the fall athletics season are just two weeks away, so we’re taking one last look back at what some former FCIAC stars have been doing in the college ranks. Each of these stories was featured over the summer, as compiled by Bob Greeney, and include numerous brilliant performances by graduates … Read more

College Women’s Basketball Roundup: A look back at some winter stars

Tiana England, Stamford High’s all-time leading scorer with 1,501 career points, had a very good freshman season for St. John’s University to highlight some of the successful women’s college basketball seasons which were turned in by former FCIAC players. The accomplishments and statistics of those players are listed underneath each of the respective FCIAC high … Read more

2017-18 All-FCIAC First Team individual and team photos available for purchase

Photos of the 2017-18 All-FCIAC First Team honorees in several sports are available for purchase by clicking the links below. If you have any questions or would like further information, please email FCIAC.net Sports Information Director Dave Stewart at [email protected]. To see the photo galleries or to purchase photos, click the sports below. Spring Sports … Read more

Mike Walsh retires after 39 years coaching Trinity boys basketball

After 39 seasons at the helm of the Trinity Catholic Boys Basketball program, Mike Walsh has announced his decision to retire from full-time coaching, hoping to spend more time as a full-time grandfather to his eight grandchildren. The decision was announced in a press release sent out by Trinity Catholic Sunday evening. Walsh plans to … Read more

College Men’s Basketball Roundup: Hoops stars shine at next level

Former Trinity Catholic basketball star Schadrac Casimir got the March Madness experience for the second consecutive year and former Wilton star Eric Houska concluded a very good career for Colorado College to highlight the many accomplishments of former FCIAC players for their respective men’s college basketball teams this past winter The accomplishments of the former … Read more

State Tournament Schedule: Six FCIAC hoops and hockey teams in the hunt

Monday, March 12 Div. I Boys Basketball Quarterfinals No. 7 Danbury (21-3) vs. No. 2 Notre Dame-Fairfield (21-0) at Trumbull HS, 7 p.m. So far for Danbury First Round: Bye Second Round: Defeated No. 10 Trinity Catholic 77-69 So far for NDFF First Round: Bye Second Round: Defeated No. 15 Notre Dame-West Haven 70-50 Thursday, … Read more

Updated state tournament schedule for Thursday and Friday, March 8-9

The majority of state playoff games involving FCIAC teams have been postponed as the cleanup from Wednesday’s storm continues on Thursday. Many schools are not in session today, and many roads remain impassable due to downed trees and wires. The updated schedule below is as of 12:50 p.m., Thursday. The only Thursday game involving an FCIAC team which … Read more

Dunks and dribbles: The 2018 FCIAC boys basketball tournament

Another interesting FCIAC boys basketball season wrapped up Thursday night when the Danbury Hatters defeated the Trumbull Eagles, 75-57, for the league championship at Wilton’s Zeoli Field House. It was Danbury’s first conference boys basketball championship since 1992, and also the school’s fourth league title this winter — following boys track and field, cheerleading and … Read more