WESTPORT — A couple of early-season losses and a host of injuries have conspired to put the New Canaan football team’s season on thin ice. So, while facing a stiff challenge from Staples and its quarterback Jake Thaw, the Rams knew they had to answer the bell. Led by another stellar effort from junior running … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Coming off one of the most lopsided losses of Lou Marinelli’s long run as head coach at New Canaan was made worse by 14 days without a game because of the bye week. New Canaan got back to basics, running the ball between the tackles and got back in the win column … Read more
NEW CANAAN — It isn’t a stretch to say the New Canaan field hockey team is having it’s best week in a long, long time. The Rams scored three goals in the first half and then held off a furious comeback bid as they edged rival Darien, 3-2, in a terrific game Friday at Dunning … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Speed in the front and a relentless attack have become trademarks of the New Canaan girls soccer team the past two seasons. So when the level dropped for a period of time in the first half against rival Darien, the Rams realized they had to kick it back up a notch. “There … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Pursuing perfection is a difficult task. Even if the Ridgefield girls cross country team sometimes makes it look easy. With five runners placing in the top 30, the Tigers followed up an unbeaten regular season by capturing the FCIAC championship Tuesday in New Canaan’s Waveny Park. Led by senior Tess Pisanelli’s third-place … Read more
NEW CANAAN — There was a bit of a Thunderdome feel when the St. Joseph and New Canaan girls soccer teams met for their showdown on Friday night at Dunning Field. While the two teams entered with matching unbeaten records, it was the Cadets leaving unscathed as they topped the host Rams in a 2-1 … Read more
NEW CANAAN — On St. Joseph’s first play from scrimmage, quarterback Jack Wallace fired a deep pass downfield to receiver Will Diamantis, who turned the play into a 58-yard touchdown. It turned out to be just the first of many explosive moments for the No. 2 Cadets, who made New Canaan’s Dunning Field their personal … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Joe Della Vecchia figured he had a simple yet effective gameplan. After watching film of New Canaan before a week of practice in preparation for tonight’s much anticipated battle of top 10 opponents, the St. Joseph football coach thought his receivers were fast enough to create openings in the secondary that would … Read more
GREENWICH — Following a season in which it won the FCIAC, Class LL and State Open titles, Greenwich’s girls swimming team is undefeated more than halfway through its regular season and once again, resembles a squad on a mission. With the seniors building upon their strong junior campaigns, the juniors flourishing and the underclassmen making … Read more
NEW CANAAN — The good vibes were already in play for the New Canaan volleyball team, but the Rams’ latest victory takes their season to another level. The Rams delivered a near-perfect performance and dominated defending FCIAC champion Trumbull, 3-0, Thursday at NCHS. New Canaan withstood a comeback bid by the Eagles in the first … Read more