By Christopher DeMuth
Girls Hockey
The New Canaan girls hockey team closed out December with a steady run of results against strong local competition.
On December 15, the Rams earned a 2–1 win over Trumbull, holding on in a close game decided by one goal.
On December 19, New Canaan played Wilton to a 1–1 tie, with neither team able to break through late.
The Rams picked up a key conference win on December 22, defeating Darien 4–1 on the road. New Canaan controlled play and pulled away as the game went on.
To end the month, the Rams shut out SEHEMLC (co-op) 2–0 on December 31, closing the year with a strong defensive performance.
Boys Hockey
Boys hockey put together several notable wins over the last few weeks.
On December 15, New Canaan opened with a 2–0 shutout of Northern Highlands, setting the tone defensively.
The Rams traveled on December 20 and fell 4–1 at Bishop Hendricken, facing one of the top programs in the region.
Back home on December 22, New Canaan rebounded with a 5–3 win over Darien in a conference matchup.
The momentum continued on January 3, as the Rams defeated Prout 6–2, using balanced scoring to pull away.
Boys Basketball
The boys basketball team showed improvement and consistency during a busy stretch.
On December 16, New Canaan dropped a 54–47 road game at Fairfield Prep, staying close throughout.
The Rams responded on December 20 with a convincing 74–45 win over Ledyard, controlling the game from the opening quarter.
On December 28, New Canaan followed up with a 58–48 win over Bethel, using steady defense and timely scoring to secure the victory.
Boys Indoor Track
New Canaan boys indoor track competed at the FCIAC Qualifying Meet (Week 1) on December 20 at the Zeoli Fieldhouse, with several athletes posting strong finishes and personal bests.
In the 45-meter dash, Willem Wrede placed 7th overall with a time of 6.33, while multiple Rams recorded personal records across the field.
In the 300 meters, Brandon Barua finished 8th in 44.43, and Sean Deasy followed with a season-best 45.94.
Deasy also led New Canaan in the 600 meters, running a personal best 1:46.25, with Leo Grady close behind.
Distance runners delivered solid results as well, with John Spilker placing 5th in the 1000 meters at 3:18.84, and Oscar Humphreys finishing 6th in the 1600 meters.
In the field events, Benjamin Thomas stood out with a 4th-place finish in pole vault (8’6”) and a 3rd-place finish in long jump (16’10.5”), both personal bests.
