FAIRFIELD — It’s hard for head coach Kevin O’Hara to hold back a smile when talking about his team. The Falcons hold a 6-1 record as of Monday and are one of the top teams in the competitive FCIAC. And oh yeah, this is best start in the program’s history. But it’s not just the […]
Ludlowe girls soccer wins fourth straight by topping Greenwich
FAIRFIELD — Not even two week’s removed from a 1-0 loss to Staples, and the Fairfield Ludlowe girls’ soccer team looks like a completely different squad. Monday evening against Greenwich (3-3-1), the Falcons’ extended their new play and win streak to four games with a solid and physical 2-0 victory at Taft Field. “I think first […]
Massie directs Staples' rout of Westhill
STAMFORD — After putting up a combined 36 points in the first two games of the season, and coming off a less than impressive victory against Wilton, the Staples High football team was looking to get back on track. Saturday afternoon’s road contest against Westhill provided the perfect outlet. Led by senior quarterback Jack Massie, […]
Warde football beats Trinity Catholic for much-needed win
FAIRFIELD — As Duncan DellaVolpe made his way off Tetreau-Davis Field Friday evening, he was able to breathe a sigh of relief. It was a breath that not only signified a hard-fought 13-7 victory over Trinity Catholic, but one that had been a long wait coming; almost a year’s wait. The Mustangs’ win over visiting […]
Staples girls cross country establishing itself as one of best
WESTPORT – Head coach Amanda Parrish still remembers her high school cross country days at Staples High School. Parrish was a runner on the 1997-98 Wreckers squad that won the FCIAC Cross Country Girls Championship title. Now 16 years later, Parrish is leading the next great pack of runners at her alma mater. She has […]
Brackett leads Staples volelyball over Warde, Wreckers improve to 5-0
WESTPORT — There was no containing Amelia Brackett’s excitement late Monday afternoon. The senior outside hitter was all smiles after the Wreckers defeated Fairfield Warde 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 26-24) to improve to 5-0 on the girls’ volleyball season. “I think we’re doing really well,” Brackett said. “We’re undefeated so I think that’s really awesome.” Brackett’s […]
Boynton a coach with a vision for Notre Dame-Fairfield football
FAIRFIELD >> A little before 3 p.m., Ted Boynton walks across the cement school parking lot at Notre Dame-Fairfield High School. With a clipboard, folder and packet gripped in one hand, Boynton is ready for Tuesday afternoon’s football practice. He has a game plan. He makes his way to a gate at the end of […]
St. Joseph beats Fairfield Prep on Vazzano's wing and a prayer
FAIRFIELD >> It was the type of play you dream of making when you’re a little kid. With the clock winding down and his team trailing by four points to Fairfield Prep in front of a couple thousand fans at Alumni Field, St. Joseph’s Jordan Vazzano took the snap, stepped back and heaved a Hail […]
Game-winning touchdown video: St. Joseph stuns Fairfield Prep on final play
Here’s video from Mary Albl of tonight’s game-winning touchdown from pass from Vazzano to Pedersen in the St. Joseph vs. Fairfield Prep game. St. Joseph win 36-34. Full game story to follow. And the play from another angle, via St. Joseph’s football team. (No sound).
Staples stays unbeaten with win over Fairfield Ludlowe
WESTPORT — Exactly a year ago the Staples girls’ soccer team was still in search of their first win. Flash forward to 2013 and Thursday’s FCIAC game against a tough Fairfield Ludlowe squad. The Wreckers displayed growth, maturity and a stingy defense in a 1-0 victory to improve to 3-0 on the young season. “It’s […]
Fairfield Warde girls soccer looking to stay consistent
FAIRFIELD — There wasn’t much hesitation in Julia Delaney’s voice as she chose the right word to describe the way the 2012 soccer season ended. “I would definitely call it a slump,” she said. “It just went downhill.” After starting last fall with nine straight shutouts and boasting an imposing record on paper, the Fairfield […]
Defense dominant for Oxford in opener vs. Weston
WESTON >> With a new quarterback under center for Oxford, the Wolverines’ offense needed a little extra time to get things going in their season-opener on the road Thursday afternoon. That turned out to be just fine with the Oxford defense. Led by two interceptions from senior Chris Vankamerik, Oxford forced six turnovers, and the […]
QB Kasuba lights out in Foran's victory over Fairfield Warde
MILFORD >> Junior quarterback Jake Kasuba and the Foran football team wasted no time Wednesday evening sending an opening statement where the center of their strength is this season. After a 3 and out from the Fairfield Warde offense, Kasuba launched a 60-yard bomb on the Lions’ first offensive play right into the hands of […]
Warde ready to continue success from last fall
FAIRFIELD — After a season that saw the Fairfield Warde cross country team end with a 15-3 record, highlighted by both the girls and boys team’s placing fifth at the FCIAC Championships, a strong Class L showing and qualifying for the CIAC State Open, it’s safe to say, expectations are high entering this fall. “I […]
Staples ready for challenges ahead on gridiron
By Mary Albl WESTPORT — Ready or not, the Staples High football team will get a pretty good diagnosis of themselves come Wednesday evening. The Wreckers open up the season on the road against Class LL state champion Xavier in Middletown. Staples enters the fall still trying to figure out its identity and personnel after […]
After an accident left Staples' Caroline Koenig unable to run, she's now on the road to recovery
WESTPORT — The memories of Aug. 28, 2012, still play in Caroline Koenig’s mind. The car coming. The mirror smacking her right shoulder, the sheer force sending her to the ground. The back tire running over her leg. The road covered in blood. The orange hospital mat. Fast-forward almost a year later. It’s an […]
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