Three New Canaan wrestlers reach FCIAC semifinals

Written by Dave Stewart
Friday, 10 February 2012 22:41

The New Canaan Rams placed three wrestlers in the FCIAC weight class semifinals, as the 2012 Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament hit the mats Friday at NCHS.

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Kevin Hall, the No. 1 seed at 113 pounds, is a semifinalist, as is the Rams’ other top seed, Dylan Leeming, in the 182-pound weight class. In the 220-pound class, Nick White, the No. 3 seed, has reached the semifinals.

New Canaan wrestlers ready to rumble at FCIAC championships

Written by Dave Stewart
Friday, 10 February 2012 12:51

Area wrestlers of all sizes and skill levels will converge on New Canaan High School this weekend as the 2012 Joe Sikorski FCIAC Wrestling Tournament hits the mats.

For the hometown Rams, who last week wrapped up the regular season with a 10-8 record, there are several stars who could shine brightly when the action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Second-half rally gives New Canaan basketball win over Ludlowe

Written by Dave Stewart
Friday, 10 February 2012 00:00

Every time she steps on the basketball court, New Canaan senior point guard Sarah Mannelly manages to amaze Rams' head coach Kim Palmer

With the Rams trailing by two and the seconds ticking off the clock in the third quarter on Thursday night, Mannelly drove around Fairfield-Ludlowe’s Sarah Nesi along the baseline, leaped into the air and put up a shot while floating out of bounds. The perfectly-placed shot sailed high into its arc and came down through the net as the horn sounded.

“When she took the shot, I said ‘damn, I’m going to miss her next year’,” Palmer said. “She does something every game and it puts a smile on my face when I see a move like that.”

New Canaan football: The Rams go to college

Written by Dave Stewart
Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:09

The seniors on the New Canaan High School football team have had many outstanding performances during the past two seasons, as the Rams won 22 of 26 games, crushed rival Darien in consecutive Turkey Bowls, and reached the finals of the State Class L tournaments twice.

Now, many of the Rams are turning the pages to collegiate life, with football and lacrosse on the horizon.

New Canaan gets back on track with 8-2 win over Staples hockey

Written by Dave Stewart
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 20:54

The New Canaan boys ice hockey team snapped its three-game losing streak with an 8-2 romp over the Staples Wreckers Wednesday night at the Darien Ice Rink.

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The victory gave the Rams records of 9-6-1 overall and 5-3 in the FCIAC. New Canaan is now in a three-way tie with Trinity Catholic and Westhill for fifth place in the FCIAC standings.

Trinity trips New Canaan boys hockey in overtime, 4-3

Written by Dave Stewart
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 01:00

Just eight days ago, the New Canaan Rams boys ice hockey team rolled into Ridgefield toting a boatload of confidence and an unbeaten streak of seven games.

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Now, as the postseason is slowly emerging on the horizon, the Rams are suddenly searching for answers.

New Canaan played well during a 5-3 loss to Ridgefield at the Winter Garden Rink last Wednesday, but has since dropped two straight decisions to teams it usually handles with ease.

New Canaan basketball pushes Greenwich to edge but falls 46-39

Written by Paul Silverfarb
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00

Although the New Canaan High School boys basketball team came into Greenwich High School’s gym with only one win, the Rams weren’t a team that was going to just let the Cardinals walk all over them.

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In fact, it was New Canaan that dominated play early, grabbing a 17-8 first quarter lead and nearly pulling off the upset over Greenwich. However Big Red was too strong down the stretch and came away with the 46-39 victory over the Rams on Tuesday night.

Simsbury hands New Canaan girls hockey its first loss, 4-3

Written by Dave Stewart
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 00:00

The New Canaan Rams took their first hit of the season as they were defeated by the Simsbury Trojans, 4-3, in girls ice hockey action Monday at the International Skating Center on Simsbury.

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The Trojans rallied from a pair of one-goal deficits in the first two periods and scored the game-winning goal when Maggie Grigley hit the back of the net with 5:54 remaining.

New Canaan earned a power play with 1:38 and pulled goalie Britt Gardella to create a 6-on-4 advantage, but despite several chances, the Rams were unable to tie the score.

New Canaan cheerleaders place seventh at FCIAC competition

Written by Dave Stewart
Sunday, 05 February 2012 00:00

The New Canaan Rams placed two cheerleaders on the All-FCIAC team and took seventh place in the team competition, as the FCIAC championships wrapped up Saturday at the Tom Zeoli Field House in Wilton.

New Canaan scored 125.5 points in the team competition, taking seventh place out of 14 squads. Fairfield-Ludlowe won the FCIAC crown with 159.5 points, with St. Joseph in second (145.5) and Fairfield-Warde in third (134.5).

New Canaan track earns three golds and takes fourth place at FCIAC championships (updated)

Written by Dave Stewart
Friday, 03 February 2012 00:00

To watch Rami Hamdan throw a shot put is to witness a well-oiled machine. Hamdan hits all his marks seemingly with little exertion, but the put leaves his hand like it was shot from a cannon.

“A lot of the FCIAC throwers are just trying to muscle it out,” Hamdan said. “I’m more of a finesse sort of thrower. I try to get to my positions and if you’re able to do that, you don’t need to be as strong. It’s finding that in-between where you get after it, but at the same time, you’re hitting your marks.”

Hamdan was certainly hitting the marks last Thursday when he captured the conference shot put crown during the FCIAC boys track and field championship meet, held at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven.