FAIRFIELD — After eight long years, the FCIAC girls volleyball championship has finally gone back home to Darien. The top-seeded Blue Wave rallied for a 3-2 win over No. 2 Trumbull in a classic final, capturing their first conference title since 2014 Saturday afternoon at Ludlowe. Click here for the complete story
WILTON — In 80 minutes of fine girls soccer Thursday night at Kristine Lilly Field, eight first-half minutes and two penalty kicks proved pivotal. Emily Robinson stopped one PK. Alexa Pino actually had hers stopped but pounced on the rebound. St. Joseph doubled its lead and wound up defeating Staples 3-1 to win its fifth … Read more
NORWALK—There is no official definition of a dynasty in FCIAC soccer, but the Trumbull boys soccer team is making a strong argument for one. Trumbull pulled away from Darien in the second half en route to a 4-1 win in Thursday night’s FCIAC boys soccer championship game to earn its fifth title in 11 years … Read more
NORWALK – Raina Johns was to the point when asked about this year’s Darien field hockey team. “We are having so much fun,” Johns said with a smile. That much is clear. With the playoff spotlight at its brightest, Darien delivered another impressive performance to win its fifth consecutive FCIAC championship 3-0 over Staples Thursday … Read more
NEW BRITAIN — Jeff Santilli didn’t keep close tabs on the members of the Greenwich golf team Tuesday afternoon. “I was talking to an AD (athletic director), ‘If they don’t know by now, then I didn’t do my job the whole season,’ ” Santilli said. “You prepare them for a day like this, just let … Read more
DARIEN — The Greenwich football team is ranked No. 4 in the state, is second in the Class LL standings, and has won six of seven games this season. However, the only number the Cardinals wanted to talk about on Saturday was 15. That had been the number of years since they had defeated Darien. … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Last season, Wilton defeated Ridgefield for the first time since 1993. The Ridgefield seniors were determined to not let their high school careers end with two-straight losses to their rivals and came out with intensity from the opening whistle. Ridgefield wasted little time getting the offense going, scoring on its first three possessions … Read more
TRUMBULL— After suffering its first loss of the season to No. 4 Greenwich a week ago, the St. Joseph football team bounced back in dominant fashion with a 27-0 win over Ridgefield. The Hogs dominated with 360 yards of total offense, 242 yards coming on the ground and 118 in the air. The defense was able … Read more
WILTON — Tucker Milligan’s 99-yard interception return for a touchdown against Wilton surprised even New Canaan football coach Lou Marinelli. But it wasn’t that Milligan or the Rams’ defense could make a big play. “I didn’t realize he was that fast,” Marinelli said with a laugh. Milligan’s long pick six was just one of the … Read more
WILTON — Greenwich is the FCIAC boys golf champion. Given the Cardinals’ storied history, that may not sound like an earth-shattering statement. In reality, it’s been nearly three and a half years since their last league title, and for this year’s players, it’s a new accomplishment in a so far perfect season. Greenwich overcame an … Read more