Darien wrestling coach Greg Lewis was “through the roof.” His Blue Wave had just defeated Norwalk 33-30 in the team’s opening dual meet on Dec. 13, and there was plenty to celebrate for a program which had just one previous win over a five-year span. “I told these kids this already is something special,” said … Read more
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WEST HAVEN — Heading into Tuesday evening’s contest against West Haven/Sacred Heart Academy, the Darien girls hockey team was outscoring its opponents by a five to one margin, winning five of its first six state games. When all was said and done Tuesday, the ratio and the end result continued. Click here for the complete … Read more
HAMDEN — Over the opening 16 minutes on Monday, Greenwich used its size and strength to control the play. Enough so, the 10th-ranked Cardinals built a two-goal lead over ninth-ranked Hamden. But when Greenwich kept on dumping the puck out of its own zone for icing after icing call in the second period, the Green … Read more
STAMFORD — Between COVID-19 and injures neither the Stamford nor Danbury girls basketball teams has been able to field a full roster this season. That stayed true when they met Thursday night with both teams still down players for various reasons. Click here for the complete story
WILTON — In the moments following the Wilton boys basketball team’s latest victory, senior co-captain Kevin Hyzy sent a clear message. “We’re happy,” Hyzy said, “but we’re not satisfied.” The Warriors were put to the test on Friday night, trailing at halftime for the first time this season before rallying for a decisive 63-40 win … Read more
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Dave Danko kept the fact he was nearing a coaching milestone from his players until they found out at halftime of the game against Wilton last Saturday. Danko won his 450th game in a 40-29 win over Wilton. To celebrate, the team brought coffee and cake to Sunday morning practice and a few alumni stopped … Read more
DARIEN — Darien senior Patrick Thurlow was answering a question about playing against a goalie as talented as New Canaan’s Beau Johnson when he quickly shifted some of the focus closer to home. “I will say Chris Schofield is the best goalie because he’s mine, but Beau Johnson is right up there,” Thurlow said. Thurlow … Read more
DARIEN — The biggest question mark facing the New Canaan girls ice hockey team this season was how it would handle the graduation of four-year All-State goalie Blythe Novick. Welcome, freshman Nikki Ferraro. Making her first start against rival Darien, Ferraro delivered a superlative performance with 30 saves to help the Rams remain undefeated with … Read more