NEW HAVEN — Danbury wrestling coach Ricky Shook didn’t know what to expect from his relatively inexperienced team at the start of the season, but the result was what’s been come to be expected from the best team in the state. When all was said and done the Hatters were taking home all the hardware … Read more
TRUMBULL — For the 19th time in the past 23 years, Danbury has been crowned the kings of Class LL wrestling. Danbury, the state’s top-ranked team, survived a strong challenge from the Trumbull Eagles and claimed the state title during the tournament this weekend at Trumbull High School. The Hatters had nine wrestlers reach the … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Emotions run the full gamut every season at the Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament. From Staples’ Jacob Rizy raising his arms to the air after dramatically turning and pinning his opponent for a heavyweight title; to Trumbull’s Joseph Palmieri finally defeating a rival on a championship stage; and even to Danbury’s Ryan … Read more
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2019 Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament Weight Class Championships 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at New Canaan HS Watch the finals at FairfieldLive by clicking here Team scores before finals: 1 – Danbury 232; 2 – Trumbull 176.5; 3 – Warde 148; 4 – Brien McMahon 114; 5 – Staples 113; 6 – New Canaan … Read more
The FCIAC wrestling championship finals will be streamed by Fairfield Live starting at approximately 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9. For information, click here The 2019 Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament New Canaan HS, Feb. 8-9 Friday, Feb. 8 Weigh-ins, 3-4 p.m. Scratch Meeting, 4:05 p.m. Round of 16, 4:30 p.m. Quarterfinals to follow Saturday, Feb. … Read more
TRUMBULL — Trumbull coach Charlie Anderson walked across the edge of the wrestling mat to shake hands with Stamford’s Jaime Camacho following a 66-15 dual meet victory over the Black Knights. But before he could return to his team after the Eagles’ victory, Anderson was stopped short by Trumbull Athletic Director Mike King. King announced … Read more
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The Danbury wrestling team schedules the best competition it can in order to be prepared for the postseason. Even if that includes a three-plus-hour bus ride to Bennington, Vermont. The trip was a productive one for the Hatters, who dominated in a 49-22 win over rival Mount Anthony (VT) on Monday afternoon. Danbury won nine … Read more
GREENWICH — Winning the first three matches, Ridgefield made an impressive opening statement in its duel meet against FCIAC rival Greenwich, but the Cardinals had the final say. Registering eight pinfall victories, Greenwich continued its resurgent season, downing another conference foe. After suffering its first loss of the season last week, Greenwich got right back … Read more