Due to today’s weather forecast, the FCIAC girls ice hockey semifinals have been postponed to Thursday, Feb. 21. The game will be held at the Darien Ice House, with No. 1 New Canaan vs. No. 4 Fairfield at 4 p.m., and No. 2 Darien vs. No. 3 Greenwich at 8 p.m. The two semifinal games … Read more
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
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
Daniel Lu was looking through photos of the New Canaan swim team from his freshman year when he came across some shots from that season’s senior meet. It seemed like it was only yesterday. “I can remember that day very clearly,” Lu, now a senior co-captain, said. “It didn’t seem like we’d ever get there, … Read more
The FCIAC has three teams in the top seven of the latest GameTimeCT Top 10 boys ice hockey poll, with the unbeaten Ridgefield Tigers topping the field at No. 1. For the story and the complete rankings, click here
The playoff picture has gotten more into focus regarding which six teams will partake in the 2018-19 FCIAC boys ice hockey tournament which takes place from Feb. 23-March 2, while the four-team field is already set for the FCIAC girls ice hockey tournament which commences Feb. 20. Ridgefield’s undefeated boys team, which is 9-0-0 in … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Earlier this season, the New Canaan boys basketball team qualified for its first state tournament in 10 years. On Monday night, the resurgent Rams ended a slightly longer absence. By playing intense defense, finishing enough elongated possessions with baskets, and making free throws in crunch time, New Canaan knocked off Ridgefield, 60-53. The … Read more
Xavier earned just enough votes to make another return to the Top 10 thanks to a 1-1 tie with defending Rhode Island champion LaSalle Academy last week. The Falcons moved in — by one point — at the No. 10 spot while knocking out Guilford, which climbed as high as No. 8 as of last … Read more
The New Canaan girls ice hockey team is just two weeks away from postseason play and, in a possible playoff preview, delivered a 4-0 win over the Fairfield co-op Wednesday night at the Wonderland of Ice. Senior co-captain Jess Eccleston scored twice in the final two minutes of the first period and Quincy Connell and … Read more
NEW CANAAN — It was difficult not to be distracted by the electricity in the air when Darien met rival New Canaan on the basketball court on Tuesday night. Darien head coach Charoy Bentley, however, managed to make sure his players kept their minds on the task at hand. “I preached during the game that … Read more