In the world of sports, where precision and skill meet, athletes often find themselves following rituals in the pursuit of success. From professional competition to the local fields of Ludlowe, athletes find comfort and confidence in various, unique superstitions. Major superstitions such as wearing the same socks or consuming specific foods, are catalysts for a … Read more
The Brien McMahon’s boys basketball team played an intense match against Greenwich on Jan. 5, winning 61-60 on a lay-up deciding the match as time expired. In the fourth quarter, as the game’s pace closed in on the final play, Tyler Pils threw a risky pass to transition the ball, which tipped into Kyle Close’s hand. … Read more
The first matchup of the year of traditional rivals and two of the best high school boys’ hockey teams in the state will occur Saturday at Darien Ice House when second-ranked New Canaan plays third-ranked Darien at 4:15 p.m. Notre Dame-West Haven is ranked No. 1 in the current GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll … Read more
Former FCIAC football stars Jackson Mitchell of Ridgefield and Cam Edwards of Norwalk both had very good years and were two of the best players for the University of Connecticut during the fall, 2023, season. Mitchell ended his UConn career with such a good senior year as a 6-foot-2, 235-pound inside linebacker that he earned … Read more
That perennial FCIAC football strength was prevalent again with five teams being ranked among the top nine in both final state football polls – specifically highlighted by Staples and New Canaan winning state championships in the two largest state class football playoffs and being ranked 1-2 in both polls. The Staples Wreckers of fourth-year coach … Read more
Greenwich seniors Esme Daplyn and Kate Friedman both excelled as they led the Cardinals to a Triple Crown year to highlight the girls’ high school cross country season for FCIAC runners and teams. Friedman and Daplyn placed 1-2, respectively, in the first postseason meet to lead the coach Evan Dubin’s Cardinals to the team title … Read more
The Darien High School girls’ volleyball team had a perfect 25-0 season and won FCIAC and Class LL state championships. Those facts describe not just this year’s team, but also the 2022 Blue Wave. Yes indeed, a 25-0 season with conference and state championships was achieved for the second straight year for coach Laurie LaRusso’s … Read more
The excellent Darien and Staples field hockey teams played against each other twice in postseason tournament finals and each of them won one championship. Darien went into the 2023 FCIAC Field Hockey Tournament as the five-time defending conference champion and coach Mo Minicus and her Blue Wave won their sixth straight conference crown with a … Read more
The FCIAC identified the week of October 9-14 as their Officials Recognition Week. All 16 FCIAC schools, prior to the start of their home games, recognized the officials who were officiating those contests. A small token of appreciation and a thank-you note was presented to each official by either the team captains or members of … Read more
Staples and New Canaan both claimed state championships with close wins in the CIAC finals on Saturday. Staples defeated West Haven 21-20 in the Class LL final as Max Maurillo tackled Armani Reid at the one-yard line on a two-point conversion attempt with 1:15 remaining. It was the Wreckers’ first state championship since 2005. In … Read more