DARIEN — It was a loud statement that ultimately should benefit both teams down the road. The Darien boys volleyball team knocked Staples from the unbeaten ranks Wednesday by posting a 25-22, 25-23, 25-20 sweep before a thrilled partisan crowd. The loss ended Staples’ quest for back-to-back unbeaten seasons. The Wreckers were 26-0 last year … Read more
When the New Canaan girls lacrosse team defeated the rival Darien Blue Wave 12-11 in the Class L semifinals last spring, a massive celebration ensued for the Rams. The only item of concern at the time: There was still one more game left to play. “That was a great win, but the state championship was … Read more
TRUMBULL — St. Joseph’s Charlie Horton wasn’t pleased with her last at-bat and brought a different mindset to the plate before clubbing a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eight inning to defeat Trumbull High, 2-1, on Wednesday. “I was anxious,” Horton said. “This time, I waited for my pitch and ripped it. … Read more
TRUMBULL — As intense and riveting as the friendly rivalry can be, the latest installment of St. Joseph-Trumbull baseball was a walk in the park for the Cadets. Almost literally. Visiting St. Joseph, after stringing together a trio of hits to score three first-inning runs, walked six times in a five-run third inning en route … Read more
The opening day of the inaugural Geico High School Lacrosse Showcase resulted in a heartbreaking loss for the Darien boys lacrosse team. The Seton Hall Prep Pirates rallied for the game’s final three goals and defeated the Blue Wave, 12-11 in overtime, Saturday at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, NY. Click here for … Read more
The next step in Zach Allen’s football odyssey took place on Friday night when the former New Canaan star and 2014 New Haven Register All-State Player of the Year, was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the top pick in the third round. Allen is the first former FCIAC product to go in the top 100 … Read more
Two seasons ago, the St. Joseph baseball team knew it was going to take some lumps.The team was committed to rebuilding and that meant starting a lineup almost exclusively of sophomores and freshmen. The team struggled in the regular season, winning just eight games and being the final team to qualify for the CIAC Class … Read more
GREENWICH — Greenwich came close to defeating rival Staples in last season’s FCIAC boys tennis final, but the Wreckers continued their reign of supremacy, edging the Cardinals for their fifth consecutive FCIAC championship and their 55th straight victory. When Staples renewed its rivalry with Greenwich on Wednesday, it held a 63-match winning streak dating to … Read more
DARIEN — Rivals Darien and New Canaan came into Wednesday’s boys volleyball showdown with mirrored seasons. Both teams lost their openers, both teams had responded with eight-match win streaks, and both teams were undefeated in FCIAC play. The Darien Blue Wave made sure the similarities ended there. Click here for more
STAMFORD — The St. Joseph baseball team continues to bounce back after tough losses this season, having yet to lose consecutive games. The problem is that the bounce back wins have been followed by another loss. After walloping Westhill 18-2 Wednesday, the Cadets are hoping to start a winning streak rather than being the team … Read more