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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Staples Runs Down Challengers The Staples High School boys and girls cross country teams took on Westhill, Norwalk and Trumbull in their second meet of the season Tuesday in Westport. The boys defeated Norwalk, 18-42; Trumbull, 15-48; and Westhill, 17-46. Ben Aldrich won the race, covering the 5-kilometer course in 16:54. Jack Roche took second, and Kentaro Higuchi was fourth. In the girls race, Trumbull defeated Staples, 25-31. The Wreckers (3-3) defeated Westhill, 20-42, and Norwalk, 15-50. Ingrid Johnson was Staples' top finisher, coming in fourth overall, for the girls at 18:21, followed closely by Emily Hanrahan at …

by Tom Renner

09/22/2010

Stamford, CT

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Hybrid Slugs Way to Softball Title Hybrid Athletics lost three times during the regular season to defending A&B Division softball champion Pasiak Trucking. Hybrid turned it around in a big way in Tuesday night's championship game at Cummings Park. Hybrid, a first-year team, pounded out a 24-9 run-rule victory over Pasiak to win the A&B Division title. The league features what many consider the best softball teams in the city. Despite losing to Pasiak three times during the regular season, Hybrid still finished first with a 13-4 mark. Pasiak, a veteran team that has been a Stamford power under different names, went 13-…

by Tom Renner

09/22/2010

Fairfield, CT

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Westhill Blanks Ludlowe Girls Fairfield Ludlowe's girls soccer team knew Westhill still felt the sting of last year's Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference playoffs. The Falcons knocked off the top-seeded Vikings, who went on to win the Class LL state championship. The teams met Tuesday at Westhill for the first time since that playoff game. Westhill won, 1-0, on a goal by Kirsten Eriksen in the 23rd minute. Coach Tony Samuelian liked what he saw from his team (1-1-1), however, in a game that was closely contested throughout. "Each team had their opportunities,'' Samuelian said. "This is a tough, physical…

by Tom Renner

09/22/2010

Stamford, CT

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Westhill Avenges Loss To Ludlowe Westhill's girls soccer players remembered how they felt when they lost to Fairfield Ludlowe in last year's Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference playoffs. Tuesday, they took advantage of a chance to do something about it. Kirsten Eriksen's first-half goal off a corner kick by Tessa Dunster lifted the Vikings to a 1-0 victory over the Falcons at Westhill. The victory was the first of the season for the defending state champions (1-0-2). More importantly, it salved the wound many girls on the Westhill team still felt from 10 months ago. "It felt good to get them back for last …

by Tom Renner

09/22/2010

Westport, CT

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Teen Gets Kick from Fantasy Football Fantasy Football is more than just a hobby for Jared Weisman. It's an obsession. The 15-year-old Weston High sophomore has been playing it since he was in fifth grade, taking part in leagues on Yahoo and ESPN and coordinating friends to play along. He spends up to eight hours a week on the activity. "Since you're assembling parts from different teams, you can build your own team the way you want it,'' says Jared, who plays on the Weston soccer team. "I like negotiating with my friends to get the players I want." Sundays are heaven for Jared. He watches the afternoon games, breaks for dinner…

by Tom Renner

09/22/2010

Stamford, CT

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Junior Wrestling Opens Registration The Stamford Junior Wrestling Club is accepting registrations for its upcoming season. The club provides instruction and competitive outlets for beginners and experienced wrestlers ages 6 to 14. Children from all towns are eligible. Training is held at Westhill High School. For more information, visit the club's website.

by Tom Renner

09/21/2010

Darien, CT

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Darien White 7s Stop Ridgefield The Darien White seventh-grade football team shut out Ridgefield Orange, 19-0, in a Fairfield County Football League game Saturday in Ridgefield. It was the first victory of the season for Darien, which tied one and lost one in its first two games. The team plays its next game Oct. 3 vs. Norwalk.

by Tom Renner

09/21/2010

Fairfield, CT

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Register Now for Sports Camps Children can register now for Peak Performance Sports Camps' after-school programs in Fairfield. There will be both an Ultimate Games camp and flag football camp. Ultimate Games is offered for Mill Hill School students in grades K-5. Classes begin Sept. 29 and run for six weeks from 3:40-4:40 p.m. in the gym. The program allows children to participate in a variety of games each week in a fun, safe environment. Classes are run by physical education teacher Jason Shaughnessy. Flag football sessions are slated for students at Mill Hill and Osborn Hill Schools. The Mill Hill session begins Oct…

by Tom Renner

09/21/2010

Westport, CT

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Register Now for Sports Camps Peak Performance Sports Camps is holding registration for its All Sports and Flag Football after-school programs in Westport. The All Sports camps provide an opportunity for children ages 4-12 to play games in a physically and mentally safe environment. Games include floor hockey, Pinball, Battleship, basketball, tag game, Wiffleball, soccer and flag football. They are supervised by physical education teachers. Sessions run for six weeks and take place at Kings Highway, Long Lots and Coleytown Schools. The first session begins Tuesday, Sept. 21. Session two begins Nov. 5. Each session is six…

by Tom Renner

09/21/2010

Norwalk, CT

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Karas Wins Senior Event at Oak Hills Ed Karas shot a 65 net to capture a Men's Senior Tournament at Oak Hills. Karas finished one shot better than Ed Cerulli. Mario Benedetto took third with a 67 and Donald Uva posted a 68, Mike Deering shot a 67 net to edge Rick Silverman on a match of cards.

by Tom Renner

09/20/2010

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