New Canaan shuts out No. 3 Darien for Turkey Bowl three-peat

DARIEN — Lou Marinelli was a man enjoying the moment. His New Canaan football team had just won its third consecutive Turkey Bowl, secured a home game in the state tournament, and had beaten rival Darien on their home turf. “It doesn’t get any more perfect than that,” Marinelli said with a smile. The Rams … Read more

Frustrated in two previous meetings, Staples bests Darien for 4th straight Class L field hockey title

WETHERSFIELD—For the Staples field hockey program, there is no place more beautiful than Wethersfield in late November. The Wreckers captured their fourth consecutive Class L field hockey state championship Saturday by defeating Darien, 4-2 at Wethersfield High School’s Joe Cottone Field. “To win four straight state championships is an amazing feeling,” said Staples senior tri-captain … Read more

Staples Overcomes Early Deficit To Defeat Darien For Fourth Straight State Title

WETHERSFIELD — If winning not one, but two outright state championships the last two years wasn’t quite enough to change the narrative, then perhaps for the Staples field hockey team the third time was a charm. Staples won its third consecutive outright Class L state title — four in a row with 2016’s co-championship — … Read more

CIAC Scoreboard: Staples field hockey, Trumbull volleyball claim state crowns

The FCIAC will have six teams in contention for four championships when the CIAC’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball finals are played on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Class L field hockey and Class LL volleyball finals will feature head-to-head clashes of  FCIAC teams, while two boys soccer teams will be playing, with Greenwich in Class … Read more

St. Joseph, Darien, Greenwich ranked in top four of GameTimeCT football poll

Daniel Hand maintained its No. 1 ranking and is followed by three FCIAC teams – St. Joseph, Darien and Greenwich – in the Week 11 GameTimeCT Top 10 Football Poll which was released Nov. 18. Daniel Hand (9-0) received 19 first-place votes while second-ranked St. Joseph (8-0) got the other six first-place votes. Darien (9-0) … Read more

Darien wins Class L girls swimming championship as FCIAC sweeps top 3

MIDDLETOWN —From an undefeated regular season, to claiming the FCIAC championship, to capturing the Class L title – indeed, the season just keeps getting more thrilling for the Darien girls swimming team. Title No. 2 in its season came Wednesday night for Darien, which rode a Blue Wave of momentum throughout the meet, behind one … Read more

Freshman Hapgood, senior Hellman propel Darien past Ridgefield, into Class L field hockey final

WESTON — It says a lot about the enduring legacy of the Darien field hockey program that in the spotlight of a state semifinal game, the leaders of the Blue Wave’s offense were a senior veteran and a freshman who just joined the varsity team a few weeks ago. Ryan Hapgood, the freshman, delivered a … Read more

Trifone gets win 250 as Darien’s defense shuts down Norwalk

NORWALK—The explosive Norwalk offensive attack has put all of its opponents on their heels at some point this season. Not Darien. The No. 2 team in the GametimeCT Poll, the Blue Wave defense got excellent pressure from its line and lock-down coverage from its secondary, shutting down the Bears on the way to a convincing … Read more

Popson’s OT goal gives Darien win over Hall in Class LL girls soccer

DARIEN — Falling behind early isn’t the best way to kick off the state tournament. For the Darien girls soccer team, it only fueled the fire. The Blue Wave scored the game’s final two goals, the second coming off the foot of senior Kaitlyn Popson with 2:47 to play in overtime, as 14th-seeded Darien overcame … Read more

After scoreless tie, Darien and Staples share FCIAC field hockey crown

NORWALK — Coaches and players have their own feelings about co-championships. On the one hand, you get to take home a winning medal and the title that comes with it, but on the other, it sure would’ve been nice to play the game out until the end. Whatever the case, one thing is certain: The … Read more