There are a lot of wonderful stories among these links, and the teams that both won the[], The clich is that when it comes to baseball and softball tournaments, having dominant pitching is the biggest difference maker. Darien vs Staples | Lacrosse | 4/15 - MaxPreps The teams traded goals from there. I just received word from George Baldassare, LaxPowers director of high school boys lacrosse, that its computer [], Just a few weeks ago, Scott Bulkley was eagerly awaiting another season as assistant coach at Darien, where he played, lives, teaches and helped the Blue Wave win five straight state titles. Is the trend coming to the womens game? That fueled us through this playoff run, Howard said, saying that we need to show them the real Staples lacrosse team.. Qualifications include 10 years as head coach, Overgrown softball fields in Vernon, once the site of a proposed Home Depot, remain vacant, On location in Guilford with indie film crew, Emily Deschanel of 'Bones' and True Blood's Sam Trammell, These three West Hartford Center restaurants failed health inspections this spring, CT fireworks for Fourth of July 2023: When and where to watch, Christmas Tree Shops readies to close remaining stores in CT, US, How could this happen at Yale?: Serial podcast features women whose pain meds were swapped at fertility clinic, Greenwich boys swimming wins 52nd FCIAC title in 53 years, Roundup: Top seeds advance to CHSGHA girls ice hockey semifinals, No. At 6-foot-3, Demopoulos is a commanding presence and that size eliminates a lot of space for shooters. Dukes mens [], There has been quite a spirited debate here among readers and in our latest poll question as to who would have won a matchup between state champions West Islip and Manhasset. And in Fairfield and Section 1, they are, simply stated, the regular-season games of the year. I think Ive heard that my whole high school and middle school career, the senior midfielder said. Each tournament packet includes valuable information including tournament dates and entry procedures, playing rules including NFHS rule change and all other information regarding the administration of the specific sports. Boys Basketball Schedule - FCIAC I chose goalie because I was a little psychotic and weird in the head myself, he said. The coverage around the state from news outlets currently includes extensive previews (leagues, players to watch, games, team blurbs, etc.) After beating national power Niskayuna 8-7 on April 12, the Blue Wave then picked off Manhasset 7-4. But when it comes to a high school lacrosse program, Darien is as good as it gets. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, he/she would be welcome at one of the other meetings. Darien High School (CT) Boys Varsity Lacrosse - MaxPreps See all the latest scores & stats from your favorite teams! Koshansky said Dodge watched film and worked on moves and countermoves to battle foes all through the playoffs. The defenseman is headed to Stony Brook University. If you have any questions or[], In August the CIAC Board of Control approved changes for the season limitations and practice dates for the 2015-16 season beginning in the fall 2015. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. Will Koshansky on what it took to turn Staples into a state boys lacrosse champion in his 4th year as head coach #ctlax pic.twitter.com/1QT9OryzCa. It had been a unanimous No. Before we break down the matchups, heres a look at the schedule for Saturdays state championship tripleheader at Brien McMahon in Norwalk: Class S: St. Joseph-Trumbull vs. Weston, 10:30 a.m. Class M: Darien vs. Wilton, 1 p.m. Class L: Simsbury vs. Fairfield Prep, 3:3 p.m. Guys, the conference championships are in the books. Darien Lacrosse Overall 10-0 1.00 Win % League 3-0 2nd in League Home3-0 Away4-0 Neutral3-0 PF167 PA49 Streak10W Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video Share team highlights with fans & media Barbara presented the tournament directors report All went very well in the four championship games. Play like its your last game Because it was my last game. 1 hotbed for the lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. We just need to control that ball, and make sure we possess it, value it and get good opportunities on offense. During its climb to prominence as one of the premier programs in Connecticut, Ridgefield has benefited from playing a tough out-of-state schedule that has included such tristate powers [], You would have a tough time arguing whether Ian Burgoyne is more valuable to the Darien High School (Conn.) boys lacrosse team on either offense or defense. The Eye will focus a bit more on key match-ups as the seasons progress, but for this first edition, the primary factor was games with narrow margins of victory. Boys Volleyball: Probably the most. People can drive what they want, but there are consequences for the rest of us on the roads and in parking garages. Enjoy the feeling, and kudos to all the players, coaches and fans who made the spring championship season so memorable. Jackson Hughes' (Darien, CT) High School Career Home - MaxPreps Not a problem for Simsbury track performer Maddi Nicholson (a[], The CIAC is announcingthe schedule for the spring rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials organizations. They play next when they host Staples for a Fairfield County contest on Saturday, April 15. (Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPrep.com). If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am certain he/she would be welcome at one of the other meetings. Connecticut Independent ASA/Federation Umpires, Eastern Connecticut High School Federation Umpires, Federation Softball Umpires of Greater New Haven, Greater Danbury Area High School Softball Umpires Association, Greater Fairfield Softball Umpires Association, Manchester High School Federation Umpires, North Central High School Federation Umpires, North Eastern High School Federation Umpires, Northwest Corner Board of ASA Approved Softball Umpires, Spring Sports Schedules will be posted on February 2nd, Both master schedules and individual team schedules and results can be found via the. Other coaches are encouraged to attend. Nevertheless, Demopoulos took up the challenge as a youth league player and worked his way up to be a key factor for the states No. I wasnt going to get much sleep last night no matter what, he said. Other coaches are encouraged to attend, but it is not a requirement. #dafmedia #darienathleticfoundation #darienfoundation #live #ondemand #broadcasts #video #production #darien #connecticut #stem #student #volunteers #nonprofit #wave #bluewave #bluewavepride #rollwave 2 Darien tips No. The NFHS Network and CPTVSports helped bring that excitement to fans everywhere with live coverage of 21 different events. Darien goalie Cam Weibel (19) dives to try and block a shot by Staples' Charlie Howard (21) during the CIAC Class L boys lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Fri., May 26: 9:30am [VIRTUAL] CIAC Softball Committee Meeting: 10:00am [VIRTUAL] CIAC Baseball Committee Meeting: Wed., May 31: 3:30-5:30pm Unified Sports Middle School Cornhole Invitational (Derby Middle School): Thu., June 1: 3:30-5:30pm [CANCELLED] Unified Sports Middle School Track meet (Westbrook High School): Thu., June 15: 4:00-5:00pm Volleyball State Board (Meeting Room B2) Lacrosse goalies tend to take a beating. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. We do pressure passing drills, making it so that you have to hold the ball with three guys on you, so when it comes down to one guy, even if its the No. The Wreckers worked methodically and drew catcalls from the Darien crowd, holding the ball for the last three minutes of the first half. Girls Lacrosse: This time, however, the Rams overcame the odds. Boys Lacrosse; Girls Lacrosse; Softball; Boys Tennis; Girls Tennis; Boys Volleyball; Ticket Info; Archives; Awards. Forty-six championship stories in all, recapping a thrilling few weeks of high school sports. Brameier pointed out that with players repeating years after last season was canceled during the pandemic, Demopoulos will have a better shot at playing early in his career at Brown. Dariens Tighe Cummiskey pushed back on Dodges dominance in the teams regular-season meeting and helped the Blue Wave take control of that game. Connecticut High School Lacrosse - Darien bounces Stamford May 9, 2023: Stamford, CT 06902. Now, LaxPower has weighed in. Welcome to the Darien Boys Lacrosse team feed. Staples' Derek Sale (3) carries the ball while Darien's Colin McCann (9) defends during the CIAC Class L boys lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Tighe Cummiskey is one of the best out there. Defenseman George Benitez of Darien will be playing his college lacrosse at Division I Stony Brook. Girls Lacrosse | CIAC Darien coach Jeff Brameier (Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com) Its time. Darien Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Fairfield Prep - YouTube Like any clich, it arises from a combination of truth, history, and selective memory. Girls Basketball - Spalding TF1000 Legacy 28.5 (Item # 74-7358) When Henrys winning that many draws at the X, its pretty simple: You cant score without the ball. Throughout his young career hes been a hard worker and hes coming through a program thats had a history of great goalies, Darien coach Jeff Brameier said. 1 Darien. New Canaan (4-2), ranked No. For months, FCIAC fans have known this moment would arrive. view. david.stewart@hearstmediact.com; @dstewartsports. Schedule and scoreboard for the 2023CIAC Spring Championships in baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball. How many other teams can say that? No. Darien's David Evanchick (12) comes up with the ball on a faceoff against New Canaan during a boys lacrosse game in New Canaan on Saturday, April 16, 2022. The Blue Wave, after all, have won six straight state titles. The Darien senior then found a home at Brown with coach Mike Daly, now in his fifth year with the Bears. Its history, said Charlie Howard, who departs with several Staples records for goals and points. Check out Max Childs' high school sports timeline including updates while playing football at Darien High School (CT). The 2023 CIAC Boys Lacrosse Tournament will run from Friday, May 26 and conclude June 10 at Campus Field at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield. The first story, however, is not a preview but rather an important piece from the Danbury News-Times about the growing use ofsteroids among female high school students. FCIAC Lacrosse Ranks Amongst Nations Best With the 2022 high school lacrosse season reaching its conclusion, it's time to take a look at the final polls, specifically to see how prevalent one state was this year: Connecticut. 2022 High School Lacrosse Report & Rankings - Lax.com So the combination of the coaching change at Johns Hopkins and the great coaching at Brown made it easy to seal the deal at Brown.. The Rams held the advantage from there, leading 2-1 after one quarter, 6-3 at halftime and 11-6 after three quarters. Darien is No. * Players perspective []. But in early February, Paul Burke resigned as Greenwich coach just days after being sentenced to six months in prison for drunk driving. Max Childs' (Darien, CT) High School Career Home - MaxPreps The Wreckers record now stands at 4-0. It could have been a lot more, he added. It[], Once again this spring the NFHS Network will feature live streams of nearly every CIAC championship. Chaseton Palen's (Darien, CT) High School Career Home - MaxPreps This time, however, the Rams overcame the odds. There are clearly a number of factors that contribute to the long-term success of the coach and the East Lyme program, but when explaining the biggest factor in her decades-long run, the simplicity of Deebs response was telling. Cancellation/Refund Policy. Weather was a[], The spring championship season was another exciting one for fans of high school sports in Connecticut. It doesnt matter the opponent, were just playing as a family and in crunch time, we know we can get it done.. Andrew McCarthy had three goals and an assist [], Top photo: Put Valleys Ryan Fitzgerald and Dillon Chesnut celebrate a goal in the Tigers 15-9 win over Rye. In their last challenge, Ludlowe was overwhelmed by St. Joseph (Trumbull, CT), 11-10, in a league challenge. On Monday in a pivotal FCIAC[], Last week Linked Up featured primarily local sports, but this week there are some great stories both in and out of state. New Canaan goalie Holden Busby makes a save against Darien's Brady Pokorny (99) during a boys lacrosse game in New Canaan on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Hes a big body taking up a lot of space so hes not giving up square footage, Brameier said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The name of the game today: no possession time, Darien coach Jeff Brameier said. Staples' Aidan Best (23) controls the ball against Darien during the CIAC Class L boys lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Softball statistics can be found on the MaxPreps Connecticut Softball page. 3. 1 team. To catch up, check out all the previous installments right here (part 1; part 2; part 3; part 4; part 5). We are dedicated to the mentorship of local high school students in order to promote the increased interest in STEM initiatives specifically the production of live streaming and on-demand broadcasts. Were excited for it, were practicing and were going hard, and hopefully were going to take home two rings.. But having two guys to go back and forth really truly helps us. FCIAC Hall of Fame, 1995-2022; All FCIAC; Exemplary Scholar Athletes, Sponsored by Fairfield County Sports Commission; AD Info; School Directions, Information. ], Just like that, it's all wrapped up. Twelve finalswill be streamed live on the NFHS Networkwith the boys volleyball, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse,[], Below is the schedule for the 2017 spring rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials organizations and leagues. His best performance may have been in the Waves only loss when he made 22 saves in a 9-8 defeat against Brunswick. We work on stick protection so much. Just this past year, I had the opportunity to play with and learn from amazing players such as [], High school sophomores making verbal commitments to colleges has become more and more prevalent in mens lacrosse for more than a year. Today, our update involves Division I commitments for each of the longtime rivals, and two of the top programs in the nations No. Everybodys all-Americans: Lets hear your picks, It was a memorable day for the Darien Blue Wave and 26th-year coach Jeff Brameier. Shelton earned a key win early in[], Sometimes the answers are surprisingly simple and straightforward. It was also Wietfeldt who set the early tone, winning the opening faceoff and scoring in just eight seconds. We love that. From the Norwalk Hour: The efforts of a senior goalkeeper were paramount as Wilton outlasted New Canaan for the class M title. Scott seconded Barbaras motion motion passed. By Joe Morelli. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Chaminade vs Darien Game Highlights - April 13, 2023, Chaminade vs Manhasset Game Highlights - May 13, 2023, Chaminade vs St. Anthony's Game Highlights - May 10, 2023, Chaminade vs Wilton Game Highlights - May 6, 2023, Darien vs CIAC Semifinal Staples Game Highlights - June 7, 2023, Darien vs Ridgefield Game Highlights - June 3, 2023, Darien vs Stamford Game Highlights - May 31, 2023. Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media. Darien's Jeremiah Stafford (77) and Staples' Ryan Thompson (22) chase a ground ball during the CIAC Class L boys lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The victors ran across Sacred Hearts Campus Field to pile on each other after methodically picking their spots on offense and holding the other team in check. Report Final Score Photo above: Kyle Calabro lets it rip for PV. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your[], Schedules for 2018 spring sports have been posted on the CIACsports.com site. Dariens Brian Martin (22) comes up with a loose ball against Staples in the CIAC Class L championship game Sunday at Sacred Heart University. Clearly, the Blue Wave have been dominant during that stretch. April 11th, 2016. . [], It didnt take long for Dariens own Cooper MacDonnell to show his preseason selection as ECAC offensive player of the year was on the mark. Its not just shot clock. I dont know. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. At least you can learn that no lead is insurmountable, Darien coach Jeff Brameier said. Darien's Christian Alliegro (24) looks for a shot while New Canaan's Vin Cognetta (4) defends during a boys lacrosse game in New Canaan on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Norwalk vs Darien | Lacrosse | 4/29/2022 MaxPreps.com High School Lacrosse Norwalk Darien Bears 6-10 Blue Wave 21-3 A final score has not been reported for this varsity lacrosse game. The full broadcast schedule with links to the broadcasts can be found on the CIAC Tournament Central website at tournamentcentral.ciacsports.com. No. 2 Staples rallies from seven down to stun No. 1 Darien lacrosse From theNorwalk Hour: The efforts of a senior goalkeeper were paramount as Wilton outlasted New Canaan for the class M title. New Canaan and Darien players battle for the ball on a faceoff during a boys lacrosse game in New Canaan on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Coming up next, the Flyers confront the Fairfield Prep Jesuits (Fairfield, CT) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, April 15. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Darien vs Stamford Game Highlights - May 9, 2023, Teddy Kehle's highlights Darien vs Stamford 5/9/2023, George Persinger's highlights Stamford High School, Darien vs CIAC Semifinal Staples Game Highlights - June 7, 2023, Darien vs Ridgefield Game Highlights - June 3, 2023, Darien vs Stamford Game Highlights - May 31, 2023, Stamford vs Warde Game Highlights - May 16, 2023, Stamford vs Westhill Game Highlights - May 13, 2023, Stamford vs Ludlowe Game Highlights - May 11, 2023. Ill say it again: Hes the best faceoff guy in the country. Staples ran out a number of different midfield combinations at different times and got contributions from a lot of them. The Darien Blue Wave lacrosse squad (Darien, CT), was overwhelmed 17-7 in Thursday's non-league contest with the visiting Chaminade Flyers (Mineola, NY). All of the championship finals will[], Previous Eye On The CIAC posts have suggested the spring season was winding down, and this week it officially winds down with brackets and tournament play commencing at the late of the week. Chaminade vs Darien | Lacrosse | 4/13 - MaxPreps Brien McMahon "Senators" Central "Hilltoppers" Danbury . Darien's Patrick Thurlow (11) carries the ball with Staples' Tyler Clark (1) in pursuit during the CIAC Class L boys lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The reason I wanted to play goalie especially, was that it was something that took a little more than other positions, it took a little something in your head to click. Check out Chaseton Palen's high school sports timeline including updates while playing football at Darien High School (CT). Boys Basketball - Spalding TF1000 Legacy (Item # 74-7168) 1, a heavy favorite, unbeatable. The Black Knights (6-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Ludlowe (Fairfield, CT). If you checked out the comments portion of our Schedules galore post today, you saw the completed John Jay scheduled [], With each day, were getting closer and closer to the start of varsity practices. Tomorrow, we let democracy run its course as we open up the voting to let CIAC fans weigh in on which of the moments highlighted should hold the honor[], INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. It has worked to empower athletic directors, coaches, and parents by providing the latest information from medical groups and the National Federation[], We have finally come to the end of our weeks-long project to highlight the best championship moments from the CIAC Network for the 2012-13 seasons. In tune with the traditions of Darien lacrosse, Demopoulos said that listening to Brameier during the pregame, postgame talks is something we cherish a lot., You can hear a needle drop in the room when coach Brameiers talking after the games and before games, Demopoulos said. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Connecticut natives land jobs announcing Cape League games, 2023 CIAC football playoff divisions announced, Quintin O'Connell transfers from UNC lax to Northwestern football, CT native Frank Mozzicato promoted by Kansas City Royals, CT native trades in MLB dream to help others do same as coach, NFL standout, CT native returns to St. Joseph for annual clinic, Connecticut places 13 on Senior All-America Lacrosse Game roster, New Canaan's Grip It and Rip It football features 24 CT teams, New Canaan thrower DeFelice, UConn commit, hits championship path, List of CT baseball players playing for summer collegiate leagues, UConn women's basketball to hire assistant coach. Staples' Charlie Howard (left) and Max Fleisch celebrate after the Wreckers' win over Darien in the CIAC Class L boys lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, June 12, 2022. And I said if we play like weve practiced the last couple of days, well like the result. A very interesting story, particularly the notion that bucks conventional wisdom that steroids are always used[], The following game balls must be used in all CIAC tournament games from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017. No. The state of. Demopoulos, who has committed to Brown University, is considered among the states top goalies, possibly the best, as evidenced by his selection as an Under Armour All-American on Wednesday. From theNew London Day: An NFA senior is enjoying his final run on the track before his college cross country career. 3 Staples got a dominant day at the faceoff X from senior Henry Dodge, barely turned the ball over all afternoon and defeated Darien 12-3 at Sacred Heart University to win its first postseason boys lacrosse tournament of any sort. Darien attackman Case Matheis, who became the first freshman to start in coach Jeff Brameiers 26-year tenure with the Blue Wave, helped the Blue Wave win their fifth straight Class M state title. The Darien (CT) varsity lacrosse team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Chaminade (Mineola, NY) by a score of 17-7. Emily Stein [], Sean Foley is doing his part to keep traditions alive. Based in Baltimore, Boys' Latin went 10-6 and were ranked fourth in the nation while Loomis . Barbara presented a proposal to the committee to honor longtime tournament director Judy Saxton. Did we [], The nations No. 1 hotbed for the lacrosse, the New . The annual Darien vs. Manhasset and Chaminade vs. Yorktown showdowns will have special meaning this coming season. Every single game weve gone into, Ive heard Darien is the favorite. The Blue Wave (10-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Chatham (Chatham, NJ).
