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Six FCIAC teams kickoff state football tournaments tonight
Six FCIAC teams will kick off postseason action on Wednesday as the CIAC tournament gets underway with the quarterfinal round. Click here for a rundown of where to follow the games on twitter. Here’s the complete schedule Class LL Quarterfinals No. 6 Greenwich (9-1) at No. 3 Darien (9-1) Watch: Darien Athletic Foundation Listen: WGCH … Read more
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
Norwalk defeats rival McMahon, wins Testa trophy for record sixth-straight time
NORWALK — Norwalk senior lineman Sam Papp was not letting go of the Testa Trophy as he cradled it on Casagrande Field after Norwalk beat McMahon 32-20 Thursday morning in the teams’ annual Thanksgiving showdown. Papp and the Bears have won the Sam Testa Trophy six-straight years now, the most consecutive wins in the history … Read more
Rinello, Barber lead Greenwich over Staples, will face Darien in states
WESTPORT — Greenwich junior quarterback James Rinello entered the Cardinals’ game against Thanksgiving football rival Staples with 28 touchdown passes and a mere three interceptions to his ledger this season, and he improved upon those already impressive numbers on Thursday. Rinello threw for 231 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for Greenwich, which concluded its … Read more
Stamford tops Westhill for 3rd straight year
STAMFORD—The third time was again the charm for the Stamford football team. The Frank Robotti and Paul Kuczo Trophies will remain prominently in the Stamford High School athletic trophy case as the Black Knights posted a 26-14 Thanksgiving Day triumph over intracity rival Westhill at J. Walter Kennedy Stadium. Click here for more
Phillps pushes Wilton past Trinity Catholic/Wright Tech, into playoffs for first time in 24 years
STAMFORD — For the first time in 24 years, the Wilton football team is going to the state playoffs. With a 63-20 victory over the Trinity Catholic/Wright Tech co-op squad on Thursday morning Wilton earned the eighth and final spot in the Class L playoffs. Although the CIAC’s official pairings don’t come out until Friday, … Read more
Shirden, St. Joseph run past Trumbull, earn top seed in Class L
TRUMBULL — St. Joseph is FCIAC football champion for the first time, the only unbeaten team in the conference. And it might have to run through a couple of FCIAC teams to reach its ultimate goal. In the meantime, though, the Hogs could take a deep breath after a 52-7 win over Trumbull on a … Read more
Janz, Warde capitalize on mistakes to beat rival Ludlowe
FAIRFIELD — A flurry of mistakes made for a rotten start to Thanksgiving for Ludlowe. Rival Warde capitalized on five Falcon turnovers and rolled to a 46-20 victory Thursday morning at Taft Field. “Their offense was so good all year. We had a good plan, I thought,” Warde coach Duncan DellaVolpe said. “We came out … Read more
Curry leads Harding to sixth straight win over Bridgeport Central
BRIDGEPORT — The Warren Harding football claimed the Bridgeport city championship for the sixth consecutive year Thursday, handily defeating Bridgeport Central 30-3. Harding’s Thanksgiving win streak dates back to the 2014 season when Harding was able to snap a 15-year losing streak against Central. Click here for more