Here comes Wilton. The Warriors are now the winners of five games in a row, and their two losses this year are to out-of-state opponents by a combined three goals. In another busy week of high school lacrosse in Connecticut, Wilton was just one of the teams that shined. Simsbury is another squad … [Read more...]
CIAC takeaways: Fairfield Prep, Darien, New Canaan make noise
After an 0-2 start, the Darien (Conn.) Blue Wave are looking a lot more like the team we’ve been used to seeing. Darien now has three straight wins, dominating Manhasset (N.Y.) and Fairfield Ludlowe before hosting Staples, the top public school in the nation, and coming away with a 7-4 victory over … [Read more...]
CIAC takeaways: Ridgefield, New Canaan make early statements
The high school season in Connecticut is underway and there have already been several notable performances. Earlier this week we examined nine contenders for CIAC titles in two posts here and here. Some of those teams and players have already affirmed their lofty credentials. Plenty can happen … [Read more...]
Watch list: The top teams to watch in the CIAC, Part 2
The boys lacrosse season in the CIAC is underway, and in roughly two months four champions will be crowned. Teams will be competing in four divisions this season instead of the usual three — Class LL, Class L, Class M and Class S. In addition to last year’s champions Staples (Class L), Cheshire … [Read more...]
Watch list: The top teams to watch in the CIAC, Part 1
The boys lacrosse season in the CIAC is underway, and in roughly two months four champions will be crowned. Teams will be competing in four divisions this season instead of the usual three -- Class LL, Class L, Class M and Class S. In addition to last year's champions Staples (Class L), Cheshire … [Read more...]
How Yale outlasted Harvard, 17-15, to secure big rivalry win
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The start of the Ivy League slate for Yale and Harvard on Saturday was yet another fitting battle, the latest chapter of their longtime rivalry. Yale entered the day fresh off a road win against then-No. 1 Denver, while Harvard defeated reigning Big 10 champion Michigan for its … [Read more...]