Six new inductees named to Hall

Written by Staff
Friday, 20 November 2009 13:26

The Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame announced its new class of inductees, naming six prominent sports figures into its three wings.

Defense asked to do too much against Staples

Written by Pasquale DeMatteo, Correspondent
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:00

One of the keys to putting together a solid defensive performance is to force the opponent into long third downs as often as possible.

The Trumbull High football team did that when coach Bob Maffei’s Eagles played host to unbeaten Staples-Westport at McDougall Stadium on Nov. 13.

Trumbull often put Staples in need of making big plays to maintain possession.

Cadets knock off Crusaders to gain semis

Written by Mike Suppe, Assistant Sports Editor
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:59

For the second year in a row, the St. Joseph High girls soccer team ended the season of Lauralton Hall in the Class M state tournament.

The visiting No. 10 seed Cadets pinned a 2-0 defeat on the second-seeded Crusaders on Monday afternoon in the state quarterfinals in Milford, advancing to the semifinals on Nov. 18 at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury.

Lloyd Weinstein lives what he teaches

Written by Bill Bloxsom, Sports Editor
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:09

The easy thing for Lloyd Weinstein of Trumbull to do was rest on his laurels and tell tales of glory to students he works with as owner of Premier Fitness LLC, a sport specific and personal training company, and co-owner of Rapid Fire LLC, which runs speed and agility camps/clinics throughout the area.

Ahearn wins twice at FCIAC swim

Written by Bill Bloxsom, Sports Editor
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:08

Shannon Ahearn captured first place in the 200 IM and the 100-meter backstroke to lead coach Mike Ferraro’s Trumbull High team to a fifth-place showing at the FCIAC girls swimming championships in Greenwich on Nov. 7.

Katy Luchansky of St. Joseph, which took ninth, placed second in the 100 freestyle in 53.12 and was fourth in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.96.

Sippel stars for Eagles in loss to Ridgefield

Written by Bill Bloxsom, Sports Editor
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:07

With Trumbull High’s defense stopping its sweep, counters and option, Ridgefield High resorted to fullback dives to climb out of a 7-0 halftime hole and defeat the Eagles, 21-7, in an FCIAC contest at McDougall Stadium on Nov. 6.

Coach Bob Maffei’s club is 5-3 and will host 8-0 Staples High at McDougall on Friday night.

Dynamic duo lead Cadets

Written by Pasquale DeMatteo, Correspondent
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:07

St. Joseph’s one-two punch of quarterback Joe Della Vecchia and running back Tyler Matakevich worked their magic behind some great offensive line play to defeat Norwalk High, 44-14, at the Dalling Sports Complex on Nov. 7.

Each player also reached an impressive personal milestone, as St. Joseph improved to 7-1 on the season.

Eagles close out win

Written by Bill Bloxsom, Sports Editor
Thursday, 05 November 2009 11:31

The Trumbull High football team extended an 8-0 halftime lead with a 13-point third quarter when coach Bob Maffei’s Eagles defeated Danbury High, 21-6, at McDougall Stadium on Oct. 30.

The Eagles (4-2) will host Ridgefield (5-1) on Friday night.

Cadets hold off Eagles in finale

Written by Pasquale DeMatteo, Correspondent
Thursday, 05 November 2009 11:30

Trumbull High came out looking to post an upset, but St. Joseph had other thoughts when the town rivals met on the volleyball court Oct. 30.

“We’ve got the hitters and today we dug out a lot of balls and played better defense to get the win,” said St. Joseph coach George Green after his Cadets improved to 13-5 on the season with a 3-1 victory.

St. Joseph bounces back in big way

Written by Bill Bloxsom, Sports Editor
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 13:50

The helmet from the New Canaan defender was aimed at St. Joseph quarterback Joe Della Vecchia’s chest when the Cadet signalcaller scrambled before attempting a pass on Oct. 24.

Tackled from behind, Della Veccia’s legs buckled slightly, and the helmet in turn smacked him under the chin, knocking the junior briefly out of the game.

Della Vecchia returned to the game, ultimately won by the Rams, 35-25, in a battle of previously unbeatens, and then led St. Joseph onto Tetreau-Davis Field against Fairfield Warde in a must-win game on Oct. 30.