By Christopher DeMuth
Boys Hockey
The New Canaan boys hockey team delivered one of its strongest stretches of the season, winning all three games. The Rams opened the week on Feb. 2 with a 14–0 road victory over Ridgefield. New Canaan controlled the game from start to finish, scoring five goals in each of the first two periods before adding four more in the third. The defense held Ridgefield without a single goal all night.
Two days later, the Rams returned home and defeated Notre Dame–West Haven 4–1 in a non-conference matchup. New Canaan scored once in the first period, added two more in the second, and sealed the win with another goal in the third. Strong goaltending limited the Green Knights to just one late score.
The week ended with another impressive performance on Feb. 7, as the Rams beat Greenwich 6–1. After a 1–1 first period, New Canaan took control with a goal in the second and exploded for four more in the third to pull away. The team’s offense and defense continue to look playoff-ready.
Girls Basketball
The New Canaan girls basketball team enjoyed a successful week with a pair of conference victories. On Feb. 3, the Rams traveled to Stamford and defeated Westhill 39–15. New Canaan’s defense set the tone, holding the Vikings to just 15 points for the entire game.
The Rams followed that with an exciting home win over rival Darien on Feb. 6. New Canaan topped the Blue Wave 48–38 in a physical and competitive contest. The Rams pulled ahead in the second half and made key free throws down the stretch to secure the victory. The team continues to build momentum as the postseason approaches.
Boys Basketball
The boys basketball team also had a strong week, earning two home victories. On Feb. 3, New Canaan edged Westhill 47–45 in a tightly contested game. The Rams held off a late Vikings rally to escape with the win in front of the home crowd.
Three days later, New Canaan hosted Darien and delivered a more comfortable 54–37 victory. The Rams built an early lead and never looked back, using balanced scoring and tough defense to beat their rival. The team now sits in good position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Girls Hockey
The New Canaan girls hockey team split its two games this week. On Feb. 3, the Rams defeated Ludlowe 4–1 at home in a strong all-around performance. New Canaan controlled play for much of the game and finished its scoring chances effectively.
The Rams returned to the ice on Feb. 7 for a conference showdown with Darien. In a hard-fought defensive game, New Canaan fell 2–1. Both teams played tight hockey throughout, but the Blue Wave managed to score the deciding goal. The Rams will look to bounce back in their next matchup.
Boys Track and Field
The New Canaan boys indoor track team competed at the FCIAC Championships on Feb. 5 and produced several incredible performances.
Senior Ryan Monohan won the 1600 meters in 4:20.73, one of the top results of the meet. Teammate Charlie Cavanagh finished seventh in the same race with a personal best of 4:40.65. In the 600 meters, Quinn Kilkenny placed fourth in 1:25.58, while Leo Baroni finished sixth in 1:27.20.
Peter Tsapralis had a strong day in the hurdles, taking fourth in the finals with a time of 8.53 seconds. Charlie Koch finished second in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet, 10.75 inches, the top field result for the Rams.
The 4×400 relay team of Baroni, Koch, Bardales, and Monohan placed fourth in 3:36.89, while the 4×200 squad finished 11th. The Rams showed depth across sprint, distance, and field events as they prepare for state competition.
Girls Track and Field
The New Canaan girls track team also impressed at the FCIAC Championships with several top finishes.
Freshman Georgina Harrington took second in the 600 meters with a time of 1:38.55, while junior Sienna deKanter had an outstanding meet. DeKanter placed third in the 1000 meters (3:03.47), fourth in the 1600 meters (5:14.09), and third in the 3200 meters (11:19.30), earning points in three events.
In the field, Kate Frangione finished second in the pole vault at 10 feet, 6 inches, and also took fifth in the 55-meter hurdles. Milana Hutchins placed second in the long jump with a personal best of 17 feet and took fourth in the high jump.
The Rams relay teams were also strong. The 4×800 relay finished second in 9:52.13, and the sprint medley relay also placed second in 4:24.92. The performances showed the depth and balance of the girls program heading into the postseason.
