B. Lacrosse Home; Teams; States; Scores; . The All-FCIAC Boys Lacrosse Team. With five All-SCC first team players back, including two-time All-SCC Player of the Year Maddie Epke (James Madison), and veteran goalie Sydney Widlitz, the Grizzlies appear poised to defend their SCC Div. It[], As inclement weather impacts the CIAC spring championship schedule, CIAC can provide the following updates. Last weekLinked Up covered the first 18 champions crowned during the spring, and here is the final championship edition of Linked Up which highlights the rest of the spring sport championship teams. Boys Lacrosse - FCIAC If you have any questions[], Looking for pairings, results, schedules, rosters, streaming video, tickets, merchandise and more for the CIAC tournaments? FCIAC boys lacrosse moves to competitively balanced schedule - CT Insider After all that great coverage and excitement, we weren't quite ready to move on to the summer without one final look back at the championships. Click on that and you'll be provided with a screen to view the rosters for both teams in the game and easily toggle back and forth between them[], This edition of Linked Up is admittedly a bit maudlin and sentimental. He has covered high school sports for pretty much that whole time, though he also covered the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers daily for 17 years. There are a lot of wonderful stories among these links, and the teams that both won the[], The weather may not be cooperating today, but one way or another there will be a host of CIAC championship action this weekend. If you just want a map go to the tourist office and they'll give you a map (likely free) of the touristy section of Strasbourg that would interest tourists and it will outline the tourist trail. CIAC spring sports are baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls golf, boys and girls outdoor track and field, softball, boys and girls tennis, and boys volleyball. Other coaches are encouraged to attend, but it is not a requirement. If you go the schedule for either team you'll see a link that says "Game Rosters". Plenty of exciting action as the spring seasons really start to take shape and some compelling results from the past week. 6 Ridgefield 3, No. After all that great coverage and excitement, we weren't quite ready to move on to the summer without one final look back at the championships. The 2024 Boys Lacrosse divisions have not been posted yet. Only one national story this week, as the focus is on some really interesting features from around the state. I cover boys basketball, girls soccer and golf of all ages throughout the state. ], INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 9, 2012) -- A focus on sportsmanship and risk minimization highlighted many of the rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee at its July 16-18 meeting in Indianapolis. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. FCIAC Hall of Fame, 1995-2022; All FCIAC; Exemplary Scholar Athletes, Sponsored by Fairfield County Sports Commission; AD Info; School Directions, Information. 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. 1: Cannons Atlas (PD). 2023 The Ruden Report. Similarly, when talented writers tackle the immense emotion in such situations, it produces brilliant and touching pieces of writing. The CIAC has attempted to share the correct dates as widely as possible and they will be correct in the next edition of the CIAC Handbook, but in[], Not much to say, other than congratulations to all the state champions. From theNew London Day: An NFA senior is enjoying his final run on the track before his college cross country career. 4 Danbury 3 Semifinals Monday, May 22 at Cubeta Stadium, Stamford No. Michael Fornabaio is a sports reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. New Fairfield celebrates its 11-8 win over Weston in the CIAC Class S girls lacrosse championship on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Bunnell High School in Stratford, Conn. New Canaan and Darien went wire-to-wire as the top two teams in the weekly coaches poll last year and are once again on an elite level as the 2022 season begins. Thursday, SWC quarters: top-seeded Weston 16, Masuk 4? Theyll play at Darien on May 2. Results and story links will appear here after the games are Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Darien pitcher returns to Padres' Class A affiliate after surgery, How former UConn football player mentors CT's top prospects, Three Connecticut wrestlers medal at girls national tournament, Football season is almost here. 3 Greenwich 3, No. Each team has numerous Div. Maybe this sparks the Tigers heading into Mondays semifinal against second-seeded Cheshire, against which they played a competitive regular-season game in Madison. Semifinals - Thursday, May 27, at Wilton CIAC spring sports are baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls golf, boys and girls outdoor track and field, softball, boys and girls tennis, and boys volleyball. 9-6 (L) Ridgefield @ Wilton. The previous entries in the top-5 are listed below. After opening the season 1-2, Wethersfield has reeled off five-straight wins with each of the last[], After a week hiatus, Linked Up is back with a nearly all Connecticut lineup. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your[], Schedules for 2018 spring sports have been posted on the CIACsports.com site. Boys Lacrosse: 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. Last year, the rivals faced each other four times, with the Rams winning thrice, including 7-4 in the FCIAC final for their first conference crown since 1993. Enjoy the feeling, and kudos to all the players, coaches and fans who made the spring championship season so memorable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your[], CIACsports.com gave fans the chance to choose their favorite CIAC Championship NFHS Network moment from 2017-18, with 20 choices. 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. With that, we have a full edition of Eye on the CIAC taking a look at some of the action around the state. An access code issued by their schools athletic director is required for submission and/or viewing. 7 St. Joseph 2. Boys Lacrosse Committee Boys Lacrosse Boards Connecticut Lacrosse Officials Association (Northern) [website] Western Connecticut Lacrosse Officials Association (WCLOA) [website] Important Topic Covered On CT High School Lacrosse Fields It's going to be another thrilling collection of games, and with the NFHS Network[], The CIAC is announcingthe schedule for the spring rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials organizations and league. 4 Ridgefield 3, No. Schedule - Hand Tigers (Madison, CT) Boys Varsity Lacrosse 22-23 - MaxPreps Joseph 6, No. Through its policies and requirements the CIAC has made great effort to protect the well-being of student-athletes. Wilton at Ridgefield, Sat., April 16, 11 a.m.: Three days after facing New Canaan, Wilton heads up Route 7 to take on its rival in the north. From the Coloradoan: A very nice piece about the life-long friendships that are often built[], A rare spring week with virtually no rain led to a very busy week of competition. 2022 FCIAC spring postseason tournament scoreboard / schedule - CT Insider There is four[], The CIAC is announcingthe schedule for the spring rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials organizations. I have been with the New Haven Register since 1997. The camaraderie engendered by their team under the guidance of coach Maura Fletcher provided group therapy when the pain was sharp and new. 3 Staples 6 (8 innings), Semifinals Thurday, May 27, at Cubeta Stadium, Stamford, Final Friday, May 28, at Cubeta Stadium, Stamford, No. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. Eldon Lindsay/Cornell Athletics Women's Lacrosse Welcomes Nine Newcomers in the Class of 2027 A/M 5-9 Pittsford, N.Y. (Sutherland HS) D 5-9 Darien, Conn. (Darien HS) D 5-10 San Diego, Calif. (La Jolla Country Day School) M 5-9 Marblehead, Mass. 2023 FCIAC Boys Lacrosse Semifinals | Staples vs. New Canaan Have at it. 6 Ridgefield 0 No. 4 Ridgefield 2 (2 OT), Final at Hamill Rink, Greenwich Saturday, Mar. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am certain he/she would be welcome at one of the other meetings. 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After all that great coverage and excitement, we weren't quite ready to move on to the summer without one final look back at the championships. ], As expected, the frequency of team previews in the media are heating up as the start of the high school sports season inches closer. and fans are strongly encouraged to check out those detailed previews. [4] [7] Third Round No. The 2024 Girls Lacrosse divisions have not been posted yet. And the fans have spoken. 2 Ludlowe 21, No. Master Schedule. A great early season battle with Danbury outlasting Fairfield Ludlowe 14-13 in overtime to open the week. Born in the Bronx and raised at the New Haven Coliseum (but really in Orange), Fornabaio has been with the Connecticut Post since 1997. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Bunosso Steps Down At Fairfield Ludlowe To Take College Job, After Whirlwind Month, Pino Ready To Focus On Recruiting And Upcoming Season, Panapada Eager For His Second Season With Black Knights. Fans can buy tickets to the finals online hereto save time before heading to the venue. II/III Champion Westhill/Stamford, No. 5 Westhill/Stamford 2 (OT). The full broadcast schedule with links to the broadcasts can be found on the CIAC Tournament Central website at tournamentcentral.ciacsports.com. 07.20.2023 . The 2023 FCIAC Spring Tournament Schedule - FCIAC Forty-six championship stories in all, recapping a thrilling few weeks of high school sports. FCIAC Hall of Fame, 1995-2022; All FCIAC; Exemplary Scholar Athletes, Sponsored by Fairfield County Sports Commission; AD Info; School Directions, Information. Similarly, when talented writers tackle the immense emotion in such situations, it produces brilliant and touching pieces of writing. But eighth-seeded Fairfield Ludlowe, which played a solid schedule of its own to an 8-7 record, gave top-seededDarien a battle, with the Blue Wave finally winning 11-7. 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. No. Boys Lacrosse divisions for the 2023-24 school year have not been announced yet Please check back. Berlin picked up a win on Monday by a 3-1 score over Bristol Eastern to remain unbeaten on the season. The Class L meet which was suspended on Monday will resume Wednesday June 3[], Once again this spring the NFHS Network will feature live streams of nearly every CIAC championship. Boys and Girls Championships at Fairchild Wheeler, June 3, times TBA, All games will be hosted by the higher seeds, No. And until someone knocks them off their perch, the Rebels would have to be considered the favorite in the class once again. 2023. June 16, 2023 June 11, 2023 by FCIAC. Staples at Guilford, Thurs., May 12, 6 p.m.: Guilford lost just two games last season and both were narrow defeats to FCIAC teams. The CIACmobile.com site now has an option that will let you do just that. Girls Lacrosse | CIAC Other coaches are encouraged to attend. 7 Greenwich 0 (25-21, 27-25, 25-11), No. 3 New Canaan 0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-22), Thursday, June 1, at Fairchild Wheeler, Noon. From theNorwalk Hour: The efforts of a senior goalkeeper were paramount as Wilton outlasted New Canaan for the class M title. CIAC Class L Boys Lacrosse Semifinals - Fairfield Prep 12, New Canaan 7. . Coaches can submit scores and tournament forms for their teams. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am certain he/she would be welcome at one of the other meetings. 16 Harding 0 (5 innings), No. Newtown 9, FairfieldWarde 8Hall 12, Westhill 10Brien McMahon 17, Norwich Free Academy 3Amity 14, Shelton 8Fairfield Ludlowe 20, Bristol Co-op 3Southington 15, Wilbur Cross 3, Stamford 9, Conard 8New Milford 17, Hamden 7, Wednesday, May 31, 4:30p.m. unless noted, Fairfield Prep 19, Newtown 2Simsbury 18,Southington 16New Canaan 14, Brien McMahon 5Wilton 15, Amity 5, Staples 19, Hall 3Glastonbury 11, Fairfield Ludlowe 5Darien 23, Stamford 2Ridgefield 18, New Milford 3, Fairfield Prep 23, Simsbury 7New Canaan 8,Wilton 2, Staples 19, Glastonbury 4Darien 11, Ridgefeld 2, Fairfield Prep 12, New Canaan 7Staples 9, Darien 8, Sunday, June 11, at Sacred Heart University, Watertown 12, Berlin 2North Haven 9, Woodstock Academy 4Fitch 19, NorwichTech-Windham Tech 4, Wednesday, May 31, 4:30p.m., unless noted, Cheshire 25, Newington 4JoelBarlow 13, Wethersfield 7Guilford 17, Fitch 1Xavier 19, Bethel 5, Hand 16,Watertown 2Farmington 17, East Lyme 13Notre Dame-West Haven 17, North Haven 4Avon 18,Pomperaug 8, Cheshire 19, Joel Barlow 7Guilford 11, Xavier 9, Daniel Hand 18, Farmington 9Notre Dame-West Haven 12, Avon 4, Daniel Hand 12, Notre Dame-West Haven 11Cheshire 13, Guilford 3, Granby 7, North Branford 6Waterford 12, Holy Cross 4Bacon Academy 11, OldSaybrook 8Morgan 7, Tolland 6, St. Joseph 17,Granby Memorial 2Sheehan 15, Canton 13Northwest Catholic 14, Morgan 2Foran 9, Lewis Mills 4, Weston 15, Waterford 2Stonington 12, Haddam-Killingworth 11New Fairfield 16, Bacon Academy 4Somers 9, Ellington 7, Northwest Catholic 11, Foran 7Weston 20, Stonington 5New Fairfield 18, Somers 6, Weston 14, New Fairfield 5St. 6 Greenwich 9. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. From theNew London Day: A remarkable[], For the first time in nearly a decade, the CIAC girls lacrosse tournaments opened play this past week without Cindy Dysenchuk overseeing the action as tournament director. Ridgefield High School (CT) Boys Varsity Lacrosse - MaxPreps Boys Lacrosse: 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. Salaris permanents : Valrie BURGERT - Assistante, Emmanuelle DAVIAU - Dlgue territoriale, Peggy PREISS - Assistante, Anne SCHMITT - Coordinatrice technique et pdagogique, Latitia TROUILLET - Charge de missions, Mlanie VERGNON - Charge de mission observatoire Quarterfinals - Monday, May 24. The 2022 season had the team winning its 19th FCIAC title and ending the season with a tough loss in the State Championships. 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. Schedule and scoreboard for the 2023CIAC Spring Championships in baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball. Parks. Other coaches are encouraged to attend, but it is not a requirement. Top guns Maddie Epke of Guilford and Kaleigh Sommers of Ludlowe each had six points, and Sommers scored the game-winning goal. Swimming Finals at Greenwich HS, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Quarterfinals at higher seeds, Tuesday, May 21 Semifinals at Cubeta Stadium, Stamford, Wednesday, May 22 Final at Cubeta Stadium, Stamford, Friday, May 24 Final at Sacred Heart University, Friday, May 24 Final at Brien McMahon HS, Monday, May 20 Semifinals at Norwalk HS, Wednesday, May 22 Final at at Norwalk HS, Wednesday, May 15 Quarterfinals at higher seeds, Tuesday, May 14 Quarterfinals at higher seeds, Thursday, May 16 Semifinals at higher seed, Wednesday, May 22 Semifinals at Ludlowe, Darien 3, Staples 1 (23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-20). Championships at Southern Connecticut State University, 1:30 p.m. Chappa Tournament at Longshore, Westport, 8 a.m. FCIAC Championship at Fairchild Wheeler, 12:30 p.m. FCIAC Championship at Fairchild Wheeler, 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Quarterfinals at Warde HS, Tuesday, Feb. 26 Semifinals at Wilton HS, No. 2 Trumbull 3, No. The NFHS Network and CPTVSports helped bring that excitement to fans everywhere with live coverage of 12 different events. 2 Staples 19, No. And the fans have spoken. 15 Greenwich 40 (OT), N0. The semifinals of the 2023 FCIAC Boys Lacrosse Tournament from Norwalk's Testa Field. The previous entries in the top-5 are listed below. 4 in the final top 10. 07.03.2023 . 2018 FCIAC Chris Saladin - 2023 - Baseball - Yale University Skip To Main Content 3, No. The[], Below is the schedule for the 2019 spring rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials organizations and leagues. New Fairfield at New Canaan, Sat., April 30, 4 p.m.: Last years Class S champion from the SWC plays on the home turf of the defending FCIAC champion. Thethrilling sprint of the spring championship season concluded over the weekend, (on the team side, we will add stories on the individual track and field events in the coming day) and Linked Up has all the stories. an unplanned cruise down the Connecticut River The league will be divided into two tiers with Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, Staples, Ridgefield and Wilton playing in Tier 1 and McMahon, Westhill, Stamford, Trumbull, Norwalk, Danbury, Ludlowe, Warde and St. Joseph in Tier 2. School Website. With the recent concentration on reducing head injuries in high school sports, the committee added new language to Rule 5-4 which states[]. Pairings will be updated as they're determined and results will be added at the end of every day. FCIAC Championship Thursday, Jan. 31 at Floyd Little AC, New Haven. After all that great coverage and excitement, we weren't quite ready to move on to the summer without one final look back at the championships. Quarterfinals - Saturday, May 20, at higher seeds. Girls Tennis: Results and story links will appear here after the games are 15-year-old CT golfer qualifies for two prestigious adult events, Ludlowe's Bunosso takes college softball coaching job. FCIAC 2023 Football Schedule Announced - The Ruden Report 6 Greenwich 10. . 2023 All-FCIAC Boys Lacrosse - FCIAC We happily present the top-5 choices for top championship moment in descending order with one revealed each day. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am certain he/she would be welcome at one of the other meetings. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. Hands Kacie Wines (5) moves the ball as Guilfords Solace Porter defends in 2019. There were incredibly dramatic and competitive competitions throughout the spring, and these stories help relive the excitement, passion,[], One of the biggest weekends of CIAC competition is coming up16 championship games taking place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The girls, along with other members of the schools athletic[], A rainy close to the week (at least on Thursday and Friday) put a bit of a damper on the week's activity, but there were still plenty of interesting contests to take a look at. So we have posted below more than 20 minutes of highlights from those 21 events. Home Schedule Roster Videos Stats Standings Rankings Photos News More / Lacrosse Schedule Hand Lacrosse Schedule Print Overall 15-7 0.68 Win % League 6-2 4th Southern Connecticut Home7-2 Away5-4 Neutral3-1 GF274 GA206 Streak1L Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Inside Lacrosse is the most trusted . All playdown and quarterfinal games will be hosted by the higher seeds, No. 4 Wilton at No. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your[], Just like that, it's all wrapped up. Two-time recipient of Chris Saladin (36) RHP - Fairfield Warde High School: Three-time varsity letter winner . The CIACmobile.com site now has an option that will let you do just that. The Wave also won three straight Div. The championship games in each class in baseball, softball, girls lacrosse and boys volleyball will be carried live. After their early-season game against Ludlowe, the Grizzlies will host a mid-May showdown with the Wreckers, who took a 12-10 decision last spring. As always, be sure to keep up with all the tournament happenings (including any schedule changes) at the[], CHESHIRE, Conn. A total of sixteen CIAC Tournament finals will take place Friday and Saturday June 7-8 and thirteen of the competitions will be broadcast live on the CIAC Network at www.CIAC.tv. Guilford was the toast of the SCC last season, rolling through the conference schedule unbeaten and winning its second consecutive league championship. This FCIAC-SCC match-up was a barn-burner last spring, with Ludlowe winning 12-11 in OT. Really enjoy profiles on seniors who are working hard as their high school athletics careers come to a close. Glastonbury won last years contest 13-12 and this again figures to be a close one. New Canaan put it away late 12-9 to end the Cardinals stuff-happens kind of season. #1 - Ridgefield holds on for dramatic boys lacrosse title upset All Rights Reserved. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Strasbourg - 2023 (with Photos Re: Free Wifi Strasbourg. It certainly is not due to a lack of commitment to girls lacrosse, but rather the opportunity to excel in another one of her passions proved too much to resist. Four teams sit with unblemished records at this point in the[], The issue of concussions and brain injury has been a focus of the CIAC for many years, and with new information coming to the fore, the critical importance of this issue has come into sharper focus. FCIAC Boys Lacrosse Quarterfinals - No. Teams have begun to clinch league titles and those championships are on the horizon, and the implications of every game starts to carry even more significance. 3 New Canaan 12, No. January 26th, 2017. Boys Lacrosse; Girls Lacrosse; Softball; Boys Tennis; Girls Tennis; Boys Volleyball; Ticket Info; Archives; Awards. Trying to predict what will happen in the SWC is likely futile. 4 Wilton 8, No. It was a fourth-straight win for Bethel after opening the[], Out at a game with your smartphone and want to check out the rosters for both teams? Simsbury at Glastonbury, Tues., May 3, 4 p.m.: A battle at the top of the CCC North. Weston draws fifth-seeded Newtown, which won a battle with Bethel that came down to a save at the buzzer, in the semis. 16 First Contest: Mar. New Canaan goalie Claire Mahoney clears the ball during a game against Darien in April. The committees recommendations were subsequently[], Not much to say, other than congratulations to all the state champions. Also from the Courant the RHAM girls[], The calendar is about to flip to May, which means there is just about a month to go in the high school season. Chris Saladin - 2023 - Baseball - Yale University Girls Lacrosse: Boys Tennis | CIAC 1 New Canaan 5, No. Darien's Briggs McGuckin (8) and Wilton's George Han (10) battle during a boys lacrosse game in Darien on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Both matchups were one-goal games in the regular season. As has become custom around here, this story has put those championship stories and memories all in one place for easy consumption to help celebrate these champions. Other coaches are encouraged to attend. As such, the focus of most of this look back at last week are teams fighting to reach the the .400 winning percentage mark that teams need to earn a spot in the championship brackets. Members present: John Hackett, Rich Pulisciano, Brian White, Tournament Director Dave Leete, Chair Ralph Mayo, CIAC staff Joe Tonelli and Steve Wysowski. Girls Lacrosse: 1 St. Joseph 2 (8 innings) No. 2 Darien 18, No. The coverage around the state from news outlets currently includes extensive previews (leagues, players to watch, games, team blurbs, etc.) Important Topic Covered On CT High School Lacrosse Fields, CIAC Boys Lacrosse Championship Celebrates Anniversary, 2019 Spring Rules Interpretation Meeting Schedule, 2018 Spring Rules Interpretation Meeting Schedule, Schedule Set For 2017 Spring Rules Interpretation Meetings, 2017 Spring Sports Tournament Packets Now Available, Boys Lacrosse Committee Meeting Minutes 9/29/15, CIAC Championship Tournament Schedule Updates, Watch CIAC Spring Championships On The NFHS Network, 2015 Spring Rule Interpretation Meeting Schedule, NFHS Approves Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes For 2015, Best of the CIAC Network 2012-13 - Part 6, New Roster Viewing Option Available on CIACMobile, CIAC Announces Spring 2013 Rules Interpretation Meeting Schedule.