Boys Volleyball
The Rams volleyball team continued to shine this week, extending their win streak with two 3-0 victories in conference play.
On May 6, New Canaan hosted Brien McMahon of Norwalk and dominated, winning in straight sets: 25-17, 25-15, 25-14. The Rams controlled the pace of play from start to finish, with strong serves, steady passing, and powerful attacks.
Just two days later, on May 8, the Rams traveled to face the Warde/Ludlowe co-op team and again swept their opponents: 25-11, 27-25, 25-15. The second set was tight, but New Canaan showed resilience and closed it out in extra points before finishing strong in the third.
These two wins bring momentum as the Rams head into the back half of their season with confidence and cohesion. On the following Wednesday, New Canaan would go on to see its first victory against rival Darien in over 9 years.
Girls Softball
New Canaan softball continued their strong season with back-to-back shutout victories.
On May 6, the Rams routed Brien McMahon 17-0 in a five-inning mercy-rule game on the road. They piled up 19 hits and scored runs in nearly every inning, including an eight-run fourth. Pitching and defense were also perfect, holding McMahon to just two hits and no runs.
The following day, the team faced rival Darien in a tighter contest and pulled off a clutch 2-0 win. This time, it was all about the defense and pitching. The Rams’ staff kept Darien off the scoreboard entirely, with solid infield work and disciplined pitching playing a key role.
With two shutouts in two days, the Rams are showing they’re a force in the FCIAC.
Boys Baseball
It was a tale of two games for New Canaan baseball this week.
On May 7, the Rams lost a tough one at home to Darien, falling 3-2 in eight innings. After jumping ahead in the first and tying it up late in the seventh, New Canaan couldn’t quite push through in extras. Despite solid pitching and a clean game defensively, the Rams came up just short.
They responded in a big way on May 10 against Westhill. New Canaan scored early and often, defeating the Vikings 10-4. Though they were out-hit 13 to 5, the Rams made their contact count and capitalized on key scoring chances in the second, fourth, and fifth innings. A clean game with no errors helped seal the win.
Boys Lacrosse
The boys lacrosse team continued its strong run with two more strong wins.
On May 8, the Rams dominated Greenwich 18-4 in a road conference game. New Canaan’s attack was relentless, pouring on the goals and keeping pressure on the Cardinals from the opening whistle.
On May 10, the Rams returned home to face powerhouse Fairfield Prep. In a more balanced matchup, New Canaan emerged with a 12-8 victory. The team showed patience on offense and discipline on defense, weathering a late push from Prep and staying in control throughout.
With these wins, the Rams remain among the top lacrosse teams in the state.
Boys Track & Field
On May 7, New Canaan boys track delivered dominant performances in two local matchups. The team defeated Harding 113–36 and then followed with a solid 91–59 win over Wilton. From sprints to relays to field events, the Rams showed strength across all 18 events, a strong point of the New Canaan program from the sheer size of the team.
From May 8 to 10, the boys competed at the Glenn D. Loucks Games, a regional invitational meet drawing top schools from across the Northeast. New Canaan scored 6 points, placing 38th overall out of more than 60 teams. It was a strong showing against elite competition.
Girls Track & Field
The girls varsity track team also had a big week. On May 7, they dominated Harding 125–16 and narrowly fell to Wilton 75.5–70.5 in a close contest. The team scored in nearly every event, showing their talent and teamwork.
Over the weekend, the girls traveled to the Loucks Games and came away with an impressive 7th-place finish. They scored 17 points and finished ahead of several powerhouse programs from New York, New Jersey, and beyond.
