Four FCIAC boys hockey teams ranked in top 10; No. 2 New Canaan vs. No. 3 Darien clash Saturday

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

Ridgefield’s Mitchell, Norwalk’s Edwards had big seasons for UConn football

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

Championships for Staples, New Canaan cap strong FCIAC football season

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, New Canaan crowns highlight FCIAC girls cross country season

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

Hergenrother, Ridgefield headline FCIAC’s boys cross country season

Ridgefield senior Steven Hergenrother secured his standing as one of the all-time great boys’ high school cross country runners in state history. That was the main highlight among the many achievements from runners and FCIAC teams during the 2023 fall cross country season. Hergenrother won four postseason races while leading Ridgefield to the team title … Read more

Unbeaten Darien’s two crowns highlights FCIAC’s volleyball season

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

Darien, Staples championship seasons highlight FCIAC field hockey in 2023

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

FCIAC teams celebrated Officials Recognition Week in October

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, New Canaan capture state crowns; Darien, Wilton are runners-up

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

Trumbull, Stamford highlight 2023 FCIAC boys soccer season

Trumbull defended its FCIAC championship and Stamford had a very good season by advancing to conference and state tournament finals to highlight a successful boys’ soccer season for conference players and teams. Trumbull defeated Stamford, 3-2 in overtime, in one of the best championship games ever in the FCIAC Boys Soccer Tournament at Norwalk High … Read more