FAIRFIELD — The St. Joseph football team had two weeks to prepare for its game against Fairfield Prep — and that was only for the Xs and Os. The bye week provided ample time for the current Hogs to brush up on the longstanding rivalry, which was revived earlier this decade. The history lessons came … Read more
ORTH HAVEN — It’s hard for teams who have seen the North Haven single wing offense to stop it. When you haven’t seen it, it’s even harder. Staples found out what Southern Connecticut Conference opponents have known for years Friday night as the Indians rushed for 347 yards and eight touchdowns in a 53-20 Connecticut … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Even though it trailed by seven, the Wilton football team was able to enter halftime believing that its 22-game winless streak against arch-rival Ridgefield might come to an end Friday night. The Warriors had controlled the first half, moving the ball at will and holding No. 7 Ridgefield to 11 plays on offense. … Read more
NEW CANAAN — It isn’t a stretch to say the New Canaan field hockey team is having it’s best week in a long, long time. The Rams scored three goals in the first half and then held off a furious comeback bid as they edged rival Darien, 3-2, in a terrific game Friday at Dunning … Read more
If the past two weeks are an accurate indication, the space between the FCIAC’s top girls soccer teams isthisclose. The latest evidence came Friday afternoon as Ridgefield and St. Joseph played to a 1-1 tie that kept both teams undefeated heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Click here for more
RIDGEFIELD — Ridgefield cornerback Alex Hanna said practice was a little different this week. Not just because the Tigers were 4-0, ranked seventh in the state and making a run at a postseason berth. This was Wilton week, six days to prepare for the team’s biggest rival. Six days to prepare to protect the streak. … Read more
I don’t know if junior Davis Cote of the Wilton HS boys cross country had ever met or talked with Aidan Byrne, a senior captain of the Danbury HS boys cross country team. They both competed in the FCIAC cross country championship race at Waveny Park in New Canaan on Tuesday. Aidan was a bit … Read more
WESTPORT — The Ridgefield-Staples Girls Soccer rivalry has been a treat for fans. Ridgefield edged Staples in both the 2018 and 2017 Class LL state championship finals. Ridgefield has also captured three of the last four FCIAC Girls Soccer titles. It is a matchup that should not be spoiled by Mother Nature. Click here for … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Speed in the front and a relentless attack have become trademarks of the New Canaan girls soccer team the past two seasons. So when the level dropped for a period of time in the first half against rival Darien, the Rams realized they had to kick it back up a notch. “There … Read more
GREENWICH — Known for its top-tier swimmers, depth in each event and standout divers, versatility is also one of the Greenwich girls swimming team’s strengths — one it put on full display on Wednesday. Several Cardinals swimmers competed in different events than they normally swim against FCIAC rival Staples and they produced results that made … Read more