Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Norwalk, CT

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Skaters Prepare for Southern CT Open The 27th annual Southern CT Open will be held at the Darien Ice Rink on April 15, 16 and 17. Three hundred skaters from all over the Northeast will compete in freestyle and dance events wearing dazzling skating costumes as they perform exciting routines to music. "We encourage the community to come watch the spectacular skating that runs all day long from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.," said Kari Ryan, president of the Skating Club of Southern CT. "Young skaters will certainly be inspired. We urge families to make it an outing by watching t…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Norwalk, CT

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Are You Ready for UConn's Big Game? UConn goes for its third NCAA title Monday night when it plays Butler in the championship game in Houston. As the Huskies get ready to take on the Bulldogs, what are your thoughts, Fairfield County? Where do you plan to watch the game? What are your remembrances of the past two championship games? What's the best place for UConn grads to gather to tune in? What's your feeling, UConn alums? Are you having trouble concentrating at work as your team gets ready to play? Join your neighbors in discussing the big game!

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Norwalk, CT

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Flaws Catch Up With UConn Women UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma thought his team was vulnerable during the NCAA Tournament. On Sunday night, Notre Dame proved him right. Skyler Diggins scored 28 points as the Irish rallied in the second half to upset the Huskies, 72-63, in the semifinals of the Final Four in Indianapolis. Notre Dame will meet Texas A&M for the championship Tuesday. The Huskies finish 36-2 and were denied their bid for a third straight championship. "I think what people have to understand is nothing's a given,'' Auriemma said. "You play really well and you get a chance to win. You don't p…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Westport, CT

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Weston Lacrosse Takes Aim at Another Title The Weston High boys lacrosse team held a jamboree Saturday that included teams from New Canaan, Longmeadow, Mass., and Glastonbury as the Trojans get ready for Wednesday's season-opener against Bunnell. Weston, which won the Class S championship last year, figures to be a challenger again for the state title. The complete Weston boys lacrosse schedule is available on the CASCIAC website. How do you think Weston's boys lacrosse team will fare this season? Start the discussion below!

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Light Softball Set To Swing The Fairfield Light 97s 14-and-under softball team started its season with a 14-2 victory in a scrimmage Saturday in Ridgefield. The team is ready for its first official games next weekend, when it plays in the First Chance PONY National Qualifying tournament in Suffolk County, N.Y. Fairfield showed its pitching depth against Ridgefield, allowing the hosts just two hits. Every batter in the Fairfield lineup also contributed at least one hit apiece. The girls have been practicing every Wednesday night at Tomlinson Middle School and on weekends. They also played in indoor tournaments. In add…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Norwalk, CT

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Greens Farms Baseball Picks Up First Win The Greens Farms Academy baseball team posted its first win of the season Saturday with a 13-3 win in five innings over Masters. It was the Dragons' first victory on their new home baseball field. Junior Thatcher Gleason of Darien pitched all five innings for the Dragons, giving up just six hits and three earned runs. Senior Spencer Traver of Easton led the offensive explosion, going two-for-three with a triple, grand slam and five RBIs. Senior Henry Van Zant of Westport also had two hits, including a double, four stolen bases and four runs scored. Sophomore Jonah Singer of Norwalk went t…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Stamford, CT

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Westhill Gears Up To Defend Softball Crown The Westhill High School softball team gets ready to open its season as the defending Class LL champions when it plays Norwalk on Thursday at Ray Barry Field. Last year, the Vikings won their first state title in 18 years, but coach Tom Pia has lost Jen Joseph and Julianne Vincent from that squad. Still, the Vikings have a strong returning cast, including pitcher Allison Macari, second baseman Brittany Horn and left fielder Eileen Tublin. Westhill plays at Masuk on Thursday and has its home opener Friday. The Vikings also host Trinity Catholic on Saturday at 2 p.m. Westhill tuned up for its…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Westport, CT

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Barlow Falcons Prepare for Season Opener The Joel Barlow softball team tuned up for this week's season opener by playing in a jamboree Saturday at Bethel High School. The Falcons open the season Wednesday against Abbott Tech of Danbury. Their home opener is Thursday against Notre Dame of Fairfield. Barlow finished 8-12 last year and reached the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference playoffs for the first time in five years. Under first-year coach Kristen Fallo, Barlow is seeking to return to the state playoffs and contend for the South-West Conference playoffs. The team has 11 returning players from last year. How do you…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

New Canaan, CT

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New Canaan Running Club Keeps Mom Motivated Many marathoners take a sabbatical from the 26.2-mile grind at some point during their running careers. New Canaans Lisa Tuffy took a 14-year break before jumping back in three years ago, and the Waveny Running Club helped her find the motivation. Tuffy will run her fifth marathon and second Boston Marathon on April 18. She ran the New York City Marathon in 1993 and 94 before returning there in 2008. Between meeting my husband, starting my family and going down a different path, it didnt seem like I could fit it in, Lisa said. One of the reasons I didnt go back is its such a painfu…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

Norwalk, CT

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Stars Ready To Shine in National Tourney Norwalk's Moe Tarrant has been around hockey for a long time. When he says his Mid Fairfield Stars 14-and-under girls hockey team has a chance to win this week's national tournament, it's worth paying attention. "I think they have as good a chance as any team out there,'' says Tarrant, whose team begins play Wednesday in the Tier I nationals in Michigan. "There are only 12 teams left. The things that aren't yet 100 percent have to be at 100 percent for the tournament. We'll see how we handle it." Tarrant has guided the Stars to a 41-5 record, including victories in the state and New England…

by Tom Renner

04/04/2011

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