Girls' Soccer: Rams taste sweet semi victory over Ludlowe

Written by Dave Stewart
Monday, 02 November 2009 22:58

Kirk Bamford knew he had a pretty good collection of soccer players when he got his first look at the New Canaan girls in action during the preseason. But reaching the championship game of the FCIAC tournament? That was a difficult wager to make.

“If I knew that, I’d be on a desert island somewhere with a lottery in my back pocket,” Bamford said with a smile.

Girls' Soccer: No trick, just a treat as Rams blank Warde in playoffs

Written by Dave Stewart
Saturday, 31 October 2009 18:31

New Canaan rebounded from its first loss of the year and defeated the Fairfield-Warde Mustangs, 1-0, in the first round of the FCIAC girls’ soccer tournament Saturday afternoon at Dunning Field.

Junior striker Caroline Murray scored the game’s only goal when she caught up to a loose ball to the right of the Warde net and fired a shot to the left, beyond the grasp of Mustangs’ keeper Ali Rocchi late in the first half.

Field Hockey: Defense rules as Rams shut out Ridgefield in FCIACs

Written by Dave Stewart
Saturday, 31 October 2009 01:48

Nearly two weeks ago at Dunning Field, the New Canaan High field hockey team played a strong game against rival Greenwich, only to surrender the game’s only goal and fall, 1-0. Now, the Rams have earned a rematch.

Senior co-captain Betsy Hart scored 10:32 into the game and the Ram defense delivered an outstanding performance as New Canaan defeated the Ridgefield Tigers, 1-0, in the first round of the FCIAC tournament Friday at Dunning Field.

Football: Baty throws six TDs as Rams crush Wilton, 42-7

Written by Dave Stewart
Saturday, 31 October 2009 01:46

Turner Baty threw six touchdown passes to four different receivers as the New Canaan Rams’ football team improved to 7-0 with a 42-7 win over the Wilton Warriors Friday night in Wilton.

Baty completed 21-of-33 passes for 383 yards, and the Rams had 485 total yards as they dismantled the Warriors after falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter. New Canaan responded to the deficit with four TDs in the first half to take a 28-7 lead at halftime. The last touchdown of the half coming on a 37-yard pass from Baty to senior co-captain Cody Newton.

Football Preview: Rams ready to rumble in Wilton

Written by Dave Stewart
Thursday, 29 October 2009 23:43

The New Canaan Rams football team is coming off its biggest victory of the season thus far, having beaten the previously undefeated St. Joseph Cadets, 35-25, last Saturday before a packed house during Homecoming at Dunning Field.

This Friday night’s contest against Wilton doesn’t have quite the same electricity, but make no mistake about it, the Rams aren’t about to take the Warriors lightly.

Demmerle was a champion on and off the field

Written by Dave Stewart
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 16:22

Bob Lynch had a look of startled disbelief on his face after watching Pete Demmerle play at a New Canaan Rams’ football practice during the fall of 1970. No, Demmerle hadn’t made one of his numerous fantastic catches. The NCHS senior had actually — hold your breath — dropped a ball.

Coach Lynch slowly walked over, picked up the ball, studied it a bit and then tossed it over a nearby fence.

“Defective,” was the only word the coach muttered.

Demmerle’s football career at both New Canaan and as an All-American at Notre Dame can be described as remarkable. His life was something far beyond that.

A heavenly Homecoming: Rams march past Cadets, 35-25

Written by Dave Stewart
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 16:20

Lou Marinelli has never been a big fan of Homecoming. It’s not that the long-time New Canaan football coach doesn’t appreciate the school spirit, fun and excitement, or the activities which surround the event.

It’s just that all the damn distractions aren’t exactly a winning formula for his Rams.

Young Guns: Spinu and Hoffman lead Rams at FCIAC cross country finals

Written by Dave Stewart
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 16:26

Alex Spinu has spent the fall leading the New Canaan boys’ cross country team through the twists and turns of the Waveny Park trails. And when it came time to step onto the big stage of the FCIAC championships last Thursday at Waveny, the Ram sophomore was back in his familiar spot.

Spinu finished the 5K race in 17:05 to take 15th place and earn a spot on the All-FCIAC First Team. The placement was the best of the day among all New Canaan runners, but Spinu didn’t quite meet his personal goal, although he managed to keep things in perspective.

FCIAC Cross Country Championship Results

Written by Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 17:22

Boys’ Varsity 5K

Individual Finishers

1. Richie Hume, Ridgefield, 16:20

2. Jake McCauley, Darien, 16:29

3. Alex Levine, Danbury, 16:37

Girls' Soccer: Rams blank Bears to set up clash with Tigers

Written by Dave Stewart
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 16:25

FCIAC soccer fans, listen up. Thursday night’s match between the New Canaan and Ridgefield girls at Tiger Hollow figures to be a pretty good primer for the conference tournament.

New Canaan and Ridgefield will square off Thursday evening ay 6:30 in Ridgefield with the No. 1 seed in the FCIAC on the line. The Rams (12-0-2, 38 points) and Tigers (12-1-1, 37) rank first and second, respectively, heading into the season finale, with the Westhill Vikings (11-1-2, 35) breathing down their necks. The FCIAC tournament begins with quarterfinal games on Saturday.