FCIAC Coach Of the Year. Away Non-League. On 3/21, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team lost their home non-conference game against Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) by a score of 20-7. Its always a tough game and we always have to give it our all. Darien senior co-captain Kaci Benoit. Darien's Kelly Holmes during the Class L girls lacrosse championship between Darien and New Canaan at Campus Field, Fairfield on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Gametimect - Girls Lacrosse - New Canaan Advertiser On 5/5, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team lost their away non-conference game against Crescenta Valley (La Crescenta, CA) by a score of 14-7. Our seniors played outstanding, Woods said. On 4/8, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team lost their home non-conference game against Crescenta Valley (La Crescenta, CA) by a score of 17-6. Schedule | New Canaan Lacrosse AssociationP O Box 1671New Canaan Ct We wanted to do it for them and for each other. - New Canaan senior Caitlin Tully, david.stewart@hearstmediact.com; @dstewartsports. Overall 9-12 0.43 Win % League 4-1 2ndCrestview. On 3/2, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team lost their away non-conference game against San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano, CA) by a score of 15-14. On 3/4, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team won their neutral tournament game against Poly (Riverside, CA) by a score of 15-1. I was so happy with the way the kids played, New Canaan coach Kristin Woods said. Girls All-FCIAC New Canaan Lacrosse ALL-FCIAC 1995 - Katie Friend, Jenny Taylor, Katie Twombley 1996 - Nicole Oh, Heather School, Katie Twombley 1998 - Crissy DeMichele, Julie DeMichele, Courtney Johnson 1999 - Caley Boyd, Abby Gotfredson 2000 - Jessica Burnap, Abby Gotfredson 2001 - Abby Gotfredson, Katie Layng Overall 9-12 0.43 Win % League 4-1 2ndCrestview. Home 2-3 Away 5-7 Neutral 2-2. . After graduating from Boston College, Ryan went on to a career in the NHL, playing for the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Dariens Molly McGuckin (85) and New Canaans Dillyn Patten (3) battle for a ground ball during the CIAC Class L girls lacrosse final. This game is a part of the "2022 CIAC Girls Lacrosse State Championship (Connecticut) - Class L" tournament. For the first time in program history, New Canaan is the FCIAC and state champion in the same year, capping its season with a dramatic 14-13 victory over rival Darien in the CIAC Class L final Saturday at Sacred Heart University. Softball Varsity. L 12-3 Box Score: Thu, 2/23. Darien's Sadie Stafford (10) fires a shot at New Canaan goalie Claire Mahoney (42) during the CIAC Class L girls lacrosse final at Sacred Heart University on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Darien's Anna Von Kennel during the Class L girls lacrosse championship between Darien and New Canaan at Campus Field, Fairfield on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Darien's Hope Schoudel during the Class L girls lacrosse championship between Darien and New Canaan at Campus Field, Fairfield on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Tully scored the games first two goals for a quick New Canaan lead, but Darien roared back with five straight to take a 5-2 lead. This has to be my best team, Darien coach Lisa Lindley said. Recap Matchup Rankings & Records The two rivals were meeting in their third straight FCIAC final, with Darien winning in 2019, and New Canaan winning the past two years. Winter Team page - Taft School Sat, 2/11. I saw a lot of openings on the crease, so thats where my plan of attack was to go to the crease and see what opens up, Humphrey said They were doubling quickly. Tafts long-standing tradition of excellence in boys ice hockey dates back to the undefeated 1905 team. On 3/9, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team lost their away non-conference game against Corona del Mar (Newport Beach, CA) by a score of 13-12. Boys hockey has been played at Taft since Horace Dutton Taft founded the school in 1890. New Canaan's Cecilia Patterson during the Class L girls lacrosse championship between Darien and New Canaan at Campus Field, Fairfield on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media. Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media. Brea Olinda High School. They worked through their mistakes and they came through in the end., Its incredible, said senior co-captain Kaci Benoit, who will play for Syracuse. 1 ranked girls lacrosse team in the nation, edged New Canaan for the Class L title and its first unbeaten season. They deserve it and hopefully theyve started a new tradition. New Canaan coach Kristin Woods, david.stewart@hearstmediact.com; @dstewartsports. But draws win games and we did really well at that., Said Lindley: The difference in game was the draw controls and the groundballs. Woods said the Rams had some added motivation with seniors Hollis Mulry and Carolyn Baran sidelined with injuries. New Canaans Devon Russell carries the ball in front of Dariens Molly McGuckin during the FCIAC girls lacrosse championship on Wednesday in Norwalk. After graduating from Taft in 2001, Ryan attended Boston College, where he received a B.A. Darien's Ryan Hapgood during the Class L girls lacrosse championship between Darien and New Canaan at Campus Field, Fairfield on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Girls All-State New Canaan Lacrosse All-State 2007 - Alexandra Crerend, Jenny Simpson 2008 - Alexandra Crerend, Jenny Simpson, Veronica Lizzio 2009 - Meg Boland, Veronica Lizzio, Jenny Simpson, Kacey Pippitt 2010 - Anjalie Christie, Erin Fessler, Kacey Pippitt, Charlotte Spitzfaden (2nd T) 2 Darien tips No. I knew they would keep going at it. Team Manager Tips; New Canaan girls lacrosse rallies past Darien for repeat FCIAC title Dave Stewart May 25, 2022 Updated: June 11, 2022 7:19 p.m. 10 NORWALK It took the New Canaan girls lacrosse team 28 years to break the "FCIAC curse" when it finally won its second conference championship last spring. If we had a little more time in the end, we probably wouldve brought it to overtime. On 4/25, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team won their away conference game against Esperanza (Anaheim, CA) by a score of 17-8. Senior Chloe Humphrey scored the game-winner with 1:13 remaining after New Canaan had tied the score three times in the final 10 minutes. Schedules include start time, directions and scores for the Canyon/Anaheim Girls Varsity Lacrosse . Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media. Dariens Chloe Humphrey (2) and New Canaans Devon Russell (8) and Claire Mahoney (42) bid for a loose ball during the FCIAC girls lacrosse final. They really came out in the second half ready to go. They just have to keep their heads high, Darien coach Lisa Lindley said. Darien vs New Canaan | Girls Lacrosse | 6/11/2022 - MaxPreps It was a big goal of ours to come back and win the FCIAC for a second year in a row, Mahoney said. New Canaan senior Kaleigh Harden won the ensuing draw and the Rams were able to drain the clock and seal the victory. New Canaan Lacrosse I definitely didnt think the game was near over with four minutes left, Woods said. Dariens Sadie Stafford wins the ball on a draw against New Canaan during the FCIAC girls lacrosse championship on Wednesday in Norwalk. Schedule and scoreboard for the 2023CIAC Spring Championships in baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball. 10 in the Nike/USA Lacrosse National Top 25, lost all three of its games to Darien this season, but saved its best for last. 1 in the Nike/USA Lacrosse National Top 25 since the preseason, held off rival New Canaan for a 14-13 victory to win the CIAC Class L girls lacrosse championship in a classic at Sacred Heart Universitys Campus Field on Tuesday. US LACROSSE Ranked New Canaan Girls Lacrosse #13 in the Country, MVP of the Class L Championship Game - Karlie Bucci, US LACROSSE Ranked New Canaan Girls Lacrosse #20 in the Country, US LACROSSE Ranked New Canaan Girls Lacrosse #18 in the Country, MVP of the Division I State Championship Game - Sarah Mannelly, Kevin Faughnan - Varsity / JV Assistant Coach, Sean Killea - Co-Freshman Boys Head Coach, Paul McNulty - Co-Freshman Boys Head Coach, Madison Hughes - Girls Varsity Assistant Coach, Alumni & Friends of NC Lacrosse Registrations, Howard Benedict - CT Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Dave Curry - Team USA - CT Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Darien's Kate Demark (23) and New Canaan's Kaleigh Harden (6) battle for the ball off the draw during the Class L girls lacrosse final against Darien at Sacred Hearst University on Saturday, June 11, 2022. New Canaan's Stella Nolan during the Class L girls lacrosse championship between Darien and New Canaan at Campus Field, Fairfield on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Century Conference. 1, holds off New Canaan in Class L girls lacrosse final, completes first unbeaten season, 15-year-old CT golfer qualifies for two prestigious adult events, Ludlowe's Bunosso takes college softball coaching job, 2023 CIAC Spring Championship Scoreboard (Final). Connecticut Coach of the Year. The Rams won possession on the ensuing draw but were unable to get a shot as time expired during a wild scramble near the Wave goal and the Darien players stormed the field. On 4/11, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team won their home conference game against El Modena (Orange, CA) by a score of 16-2. For the first time in program history, New Canaan is the FCIAC and state champion in the same year, capping its season with a dramatic 14-13 victory over rival Darien in the CIAC Class L final Saturday at Sacred Heart University. On 2/23, the Canyon varsity lacrosse team lost their away non-conference game against Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) by a score of 9-2. If the first half had gone a little different, it might have been a different outcome, but its all good.". Darien, nation's No. 6:00pm. FCIAC Runner-Up. This was the best case scenario and were so excited we got this win, said Harden, one of eight seniors on the New Canaan roster. 6 Northwest Catholic on late goal, Volleyball top performances, games to watch (Oct. 19), Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). New Canaan girls lacrosse beats Darien in CIAC Class L final for 1st state crown since 2018, New Fairfield wins 5th straight title, tops Lauralton in Class S, Guilford repeats as Class M champs, holds off St. Joseph, 2023 CIAC Spring Championship Scoreboard (Final).