Southington, New Canaan, Shelton top football poll

Southington is the new No. 1. When Southington traveled down to Greenwich last Saturday with its No. 6 ranking to challenge the top-ranked Cardinals, Southington’s Blue Knights rallied back from a 21-point deficit for a dramatic 29-28 victory. That enabled Southington to vault up five spots and seize No. 1 in the current GameTimeCT Top … Read more

Trumbull boys soccer hopes 7-0 start just the beginning of big things

The Trumbull boys soccer sent a clear message that they a serious contender for the CIAC Class LL title Saturday at the CCC-FCIAC Challenge. The Eagles used a strong defensive effort and excellent control of the ball to defeat defending Class LL champion Farmington 1-0 on its home turf. Click here for the complete story

Greenwich volleyball wins in five sets against Ludlowe in Class LL final rematch

GREENWICH  — If Tuesday’s girls volleyball showdown between Ludlowe and Greenwich is any indication of this year’s FCIAC competition, the league is in for a wild ride. In a contest which featured a bit of everything, Greenwich overcame a comeback bid by Ludlowe for a dramatic five-set victory in a rematch of last year’s Class … Read more

No. 6 Southington overcomes early deficit to upset No. 1 Greenwich

GREENWICH — The landscape of the high school football season officially has been turned sideways. In a weekend that saw some big matchups and upsets in the interleague Connecticut Football Alliance, No. 6-ranked Southington made, perhaps, the biggest of them all. The Blue Knights erased a 21-point deficit and capped off a 29-28 victory over … Read more

Coaches pleased with CCC-FCIAC Soccer Challenge: ‘A great showcase for the sport’

One of the three opening games of the CCC-FCIAC Challenge Saturday afternoon saw defending CIAC Class LL boys soccer champion Farmington and unbeaten Trumbull stage a playoff-like contest despite the calendar only reading September. Trumbull’s 1-0 win over Farmington may not be the last time the two see each other and each will be vying … Read more

No. 7 St. Joseph holds off fourth-quarter rally, defeats Masuk

TRUMBULL — Three weekends ago, the St. Joseph football team began the season in an unfamiliar spot: Outside the state’s Top 10 with many predicting a downturn in fortunes. Now, the Hogs stand with a 3-0 record, and their latest victory came by inches. St. Joseph survived a fourth-quarter comeback bid by Masuk when a … Read more

Defense rules in No. 2 New Canaan football’s win over No. 9 Fairfield Prep

NEW CANAAN — Three times during the second half, the Fairfield Prep football team was knocking on New Canaan’s end zone door. Each time, the Rams turned them away. In a defensive battle that was sometimes ugly, No. 2 New Canaan overcame No. 9 Fairfield Prep 14-7 in an Alliance game Friday at Dunning Field. … Read more