The FCIAC boys basketball quarterfinals by the numbers

Eight teams will tip off the FCIAC Boys Basketball Tournament on Saturday when the quarterfinal games are played at Fairfield-Warde High School beginning at noon. The Trumbull Eagles secured the No.1 seed on Thursday, followed by No. 2 Wilton, No. 3 Danbury, the defending league champion, No. 4 New Canaan, No. 5 Ridgefield, No. 6 … Read more

Field set for FCIAC boys basketball tournament

The match-ups are set for the 2019 FCIAC boys basketball tournament, which will get underway with four quarterfinal games at Fairfield-Warde High School on Saturday, Feb. 23 The eight tournament berths had been clinched after Monday’s games, but the seeds were still undetermined prior to Thursday’s games. Trumbull is the No. 1 seed after defeating … Read more

Trumbull hangs to beat Danbury, clinches top seed in FCIAC

DANBURY — With all four FCIAC quarterfinals being played at a neutral site, the battle for a top seed and playoff positioning didn’t figure to mean much to teams locked into the postseason ahead of the final regular-season games. That didn’t stop the top two squads in the conference from putting on a classic that … Read more

Stamford holds off Trinity Catholic to take boys hoop city title

STAMFORD — The Stamford High School boys basketball team was tired of hearing all the talk. The Black Knights decided to walk the walk Thursday and forged a 62-56 road win over Trinity Catholic High School before a emotional packed house at Walsh Court. Click here for more

Bridgeport Central will name court after longtime coach Barry McLeod tonight

Barry McLeod isn’t sure what exactly to expect Thursday night. He’s not used to having moments that are just about him, and him alone. But the longtime boys basketball coach at Bridgeport Central will get one of those moments before the season finale against McMahon. The court will be named in his honor. Click here … Read more

Genaro’s quick 3 at the buzzer caps Greenwich comeback over Trinity Catholic

Beaten at the buzzer last week, the Greenwich High School boys basketball team experienced its own winning moment as time expired on Monday. And the Cardinals can thank Chris Genaro for that. With Greenwich trailing Trinity Catholic by two points in the final seconds, Genaro made a 3-pointer from the right corner just before the … Read more

Boys Basketball: New Canaan survives challenge from Staples for 15th win

WESTPORT — In the recent past it was not uncommon to see the New Canaan boys basketball team establish an early lead, only to see it disappear down the stretch and ultimately turn into a loss. This year, however, it’s been a different story for the Rams. Monday night at Staples High School, the Rams … Read more

Greenwich stuns Danbury, keeps slim FCIAC hopes alive

fter going to overtime its previous two games, the Greenwich High School boys basketball team took care of business in regulation on Wednesday. And the Cardinals did so against a Danbury team that entered the game in first place in the FCIAC. On the strength of an effective defensive effort, Greenwich led from start to … Read more

Becker’s double-double sparks Warde past rival Ludlowe

FAIRFIELD — The University of Virginia is really good at it on most nights, but for the most part, trying to control tempo is rather difficult for most basketball teams, especially at the high school boys level. Sooner or later, the other guys are going to flip it. That happened sooner rather than later Wednesday … Read more

Boys Basketball: New Canaan pulls away for victory over St. Joseph

NEW CANAAN — It’s been the theme of the New Canaan boys basketball team this season: Everyone plays a part. That recipe for success was on display as every player seemed to have a big moment in the Rams’ 55-44 victory over the St. Joseph Cadets on Wednesday night at NCHS. Click here for more