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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Stamford Swimmer Wins All-American Honors Dan Madwed wrapped up a busy weekend at the NCAA Swimming and Diving championships by earning All-American honors in four events to help the University of Michigan to a ninth-place finish. Madwed finished sixth in the 200-yard butterfly in Saturday's final day of the meet. He also earned All-Amercian honors in the 100-yard butterfly (third) and in the 400-yard freestyle relay (seventh) and 800-yard free relay (eighth). Madwed helped two other relays earn honorable mention All-American honors. The 200-yard free relay finished 12th and the 400-yard medley relay finished 13th. He earned All-…

by Tom Renner

03/27/2011

Norwalk, CT

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Iannazzo Shelled in Pitt Loss to UConn Pitt lefthander Matt Iannazzo of Norwalk was working on an outstanding season going into Saturdays showdown against UConn. Unfortunately for the junior, the Huskies put the brakes, at least temporarily, on Iannazzos strong campaign. The Huskies defeated Pitt, 9-2, as Iannazzo was tagged for 11 hits and seven runs (six earned) in six innings. UConn won its second straight game over the Panthers to improve to 10-9-1, 2-0 in the Big East. Pitt is 12-8, 0-2. Iannazzo (2-2) came into the game with a 0.99 ERA, having allowed just three earned runs in his four previous starts. His ERA rose to …

by Tom Renner

03/27/2011

Darien, CT

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Challenger Players Wrap Up Winter Season Players in the Darien Little League Challenger program wrapped up their winter season with a trophy presentation and clinic at Town Hall. League commission and co-founder Charlie Santos-Buch distributed trophies to 24 players. The program enables physically and mentally challenged youths to participate in an athletic environment suited to their abilities. The athletes are assisted by "buddies," who become their personal guides. They provide varying degrees of support. The program serves children in Darien and New Canaan ages 5 to 18. Watch for more pictures and story later next week in TheD…

by Tom Renner

03/27/2011

Norwalk, CT

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McMahon, Norwalk Girls Open Lacrosse Season Girls lacrosse teams from Norwalk and Brien McMahon High Schools competed Saturday in a jamboree at Norwalk High School. Joel Barlow, Danbury and Bunnell High Schools were among the other teams at the jamboree. The girls played 25-minute games in chilly, windy conditions at Norwalk's Testa Field. Norwalk opens its regular season April 6 at home against Wilton. McMahon, with first-year coach Kaitlyn Prescott, opens its season April 6 against defending state champion New Canaan. How do you think the Norwalk and Brien McMahon girls lacrosse teams will fare this season? Start the discussion belo…

by Tom Renner

03/26/2011

Westport, CT

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Barlow Girls Compete in Lacrosse Scrimmage The Joel Barlow High School girls lacrosse team braved the chilly temperatures and gusty winds Saturday to compete in a jamboree at Norwalk High School. Teams from Norwalk, Brien McMahon, Danbury and Bunnell High Schools were among the other teams at the jamboree, where teams played 25-minute games against opponents. The regular season begins for the Falcons April 6, when they travel to meet Lauralton Hall in Milford. How do you think Barlow's lacrosse team will fare this spring? Start the discussion below!

by Tom Renner

03/26/2011

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3 Former Major Leaguers Join Bluefish The Bridgeport Bluefish announced the signings of outfielders Joe Borchard and Prentice Redman and infielder Danny Richar, all former Major League players, on Friday. "It's great to have three players of this caliber join the Bluefish," says Bluefish general manager Bob Goughan. "Joe, Prentice and Danny bring an immense amount of talent to the ballclub and will be great contributors to our lineup." Borchard joins the Bluefish for his first season in the Atlantic League and 12th of professional baseball. Last year, the former Major Leaguer played for the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) of the San Fra…

by Tom Renner

03/25/2011

New Canaan, CT

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New Canaan Gymnast Soars for Stamford Club Caroline Fitzpatrick began her career at Stamford's Arena Gymnastics as a preschooler. It was evident early to coach Laurie DeFrancesco that Caroline had extraordinary ability. She had agility, flexibility, strength and focus, DeFrancesco said. Sometimes you can see at an early age theyre going to be good. Sometimes it comes later. Sometimes not at all. With Caroline, we knew early. DeFrancesco and her husband, Frank, who have been coaching the highest level gymnasts at Arena for the past 28 years, says, "We are always watching for young talent." Fitzpatrick, who turns 16 on Saturday…

by Tom Renner

03/25/2011

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Sharks Bantams Win State Crown The Stamford Sharks Bantam ice hockey team won the Tier 3 Supplemental Tournament with a 4-3 victory over Watertown in the championship game. The team went 3-1-1 in the tournament earlier this month. After tying Watertown, 5-5, in its first game, Stamford beat The Whalers, 2-1. After a 7-5 loss to Avon, the Sharks earned a berth in the final with a 6-4 win over Wallingford. That set up a rematch with Watertown, with the Sharks earning a narrow decision for the title. Team members include Jamie Rich, Brendan Sweeney, Tucker McGarrity, Danny Rotkiewicz, Tommy Molgano, Griffin Northrop, Matt C…

by Tom Renner

03/25/2011

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Kaster Claims Stamford Industrial Crown Kaster Moving lost three games during the regular season of the Stamford Industrial Basketball League. But after Thursday's 66-35 romp over Legg Mason in the league championship game, it's a wonder they ever lost. Kaster dominated from start to finish to defeat Legg Mason. Derek Whittaker scored 16 points and Robin McCray added 15 to pace a balanced attack for the winners. The league is sponsored by Stamford Parks and Recreation. "The last time we played this team we blew them out,'' said team captain Queton Goethe. "They came to play to this game. They didn't have any quit." Goethe, who p…

by Tom Renner

03/25/2011

Darien, CT

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Darien Woman Wins Ivy Lacrosse Honor Darien's Emily Leitner, a graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row last week after making 16 saves in two wins for Penn's women's lacrosse team. The Quakers, ranked No. 4 in the nation, suffered their first loss Wednesday, with Johns Hopkins winning, 8-5. Leitner made nine saves at Hofstra as part of an 8-4 win for the Quakers. She made seven saves in a 9-8 win over Harvard. Leitner, a junior, has started every game for the Quakers (6-1). Freshman Tory Bensen, a Darien native and Convent of the S…

by Tom Renner

03/24/2011

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