Ridgefield (Conn.) High School has been a bit up and down this year.
But a recent win streak that included a takedown of defending Class L champion Staples has the Tigers back on the map, one of several teams hitting their strides with the playoffs approaching.
A little farther down in Class L, Simsbury and Glastonbury are preparing for a Friday night showdown that will have big implications for state tournament seeding.
Here is a look at the week's teams, players and games to watch in the CIAC.