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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Bisceglia Fires 65 Net for Oak Hills Win Bisceglia Fires 65 Net for Oak Hills Win Bisceglia Fires 65 Net for Oak Hills Win
Bisceglia Fires 65 Net for Oak Hills Win Frank Bisceglia shot a net 65 to win 0-8 handicap division in the Ed Burns Memorial Tournament at Oak Hills Park. He won by eight shots over Ron Baransky while Hector Huertas shot 74 to take third. Jerry Curtis' 71 took net honors in the 9-12 handicap division for a one-shot win over Larry Andronaco. Ron Dominici shot 73 to take third. Rob Pagano shot 67 and edged Jim Falsey on a match of cards in the 13-15 handicap division. Jim Deering shot 68 to grab third, and Mike Montaine's 70 took fourth. In the 16-19 handicap flight, Rick Wetzel's 69 beat Ed Espinel by three shots. Terry Feller and …
Tennis Ace Seeks Another Double Tennis Ace Seeks Another Double Tennis Ace Seeks Another Double
Tennis Ace Seeks Another Double Marie Gargiulo has one title. She wants two, again. "I am definitely greedy,'' the Weston High School senior says behind a smile. She is six wins away from wrapping up a brilliant tennis career in which she has helped Weston win four straight Class S team titles. Gargiulo and partner Emma Samson are the top-seeded doubles team in the State Open and are undefeated entering Monday's first-round match against South Windsor's Ariel Hovland and Olabisi Orisamolu. Gargiulo played No. 1 singles as a sophomore at Weston and reached the third round of the State Open. She switched to doubles last year…
Norwalk High Hosts Night Out for Parents Norwalk High Hosts Night Out for Parents Norwalk High Hosts Night Out for Parents
Norwalk High Hosts Night Out for Parents Norwalk High School hosted its first annual Night Out for Parents and Friends Friday at the American Legion. Proceeds helped support sports teams at Norwalk High School. The evening was sponsored in part by The Daily Norwalk. The evening included raffle prizes, a 50-50 raffle and items for bid. Nearly 100 people attended and organizers said they raised approximately $5,000.
Riptide Nips Bethel to Stay Unbeaten Riptide Nips Bethel to Stay Unbeaten Riptide Nips Bethel to Stay Unbeaten
Riptide Nips Bethel to Stay Unbeaten The Norwalk 12-and-under Riptide remained undefeated Sunday with a hard-fought 4-2, 9-inning win over host Bethel. Amy Hurd pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts and Ryan LaJoie ripped three hits to lead the Riptide. LaJoie's RBI double in the fourth scored Mallory Rochefort to open the scoring. The game stayed that way until the seventh, when LaJoie slammed a one-out double, took third on a wild pitch and scored on a groundout by Ali Brown. The insurance run proved critical when Bethel put together a two-out, two-run rally to send the game into extra innings. In the ninth, Rochefort …
Columbus Kids Swim, Ride and Run Columbus Kids Swim, Ride and Run Columbus Kids Swim, Ride and Run
Columbus Kids Swim, Ride and Run Columbus School students huffed and puffed across the finish line Saturday in the school's annual triathlon at Norwalk High School. Physical education teacher Smith Mowry said 97 students in kindergarten through 5th grade participated in the triathlon. Students swam in the pool, pedaled their bikes and ran around the track. The distance for each section of the triathlon varied depending on the age group. "This is a great family event,'' says Sue Polka, whose 6-year-old daughter Adriane and son Christian, a 5th grader, participated. "They brought home the fliers and said 'I want to do this."'…
Disc Golf a Hit for Brookside Students Disc Golf a Hit for Brookside Students Disc Golf a Hit for Brookside Students
Disc Golf a Hit for Brookside Students Brookside Elementary School physical education teacher Tim Downey took 75 students in the 5th grade to play disc golf Friday at Cranbury Park, and the sport was a big hit with the children. "Once you get it in the hole, you feel like you've been elected president,'' says Elijah Walker. Downey, who has played the sport for about 10 years, brought in Steve Brinster to teach kids how to play. Players use discs – or " Frisbees" – and throw them toward a cage, which is the hole. Downey created a 12-hole course for the players. Cranbury is a popular spot for disc golf players. Downey reduced the l…
Columbus School Students Give it a 'Tri' Columbus School Students Give it a 'Tri' Columbus School Students Give it a 'Tri'
Columbus School Students Give it a 'Tri' Columbus School students swam, rode and ran Saturday at the school's annual triathlon. Ninety-seven students in grades K-5 participated, according to physical education teacher Smith Mowry, who organized the event. 
Brookside Students Enjoy Disc Golf Brookside Students Enjoy Disc Golf Brookside Students Enjoy Disc Golf
Brookside Students Enjoy Disc Golf Brookside Elementary School physical education teacher Tim Downey took 75 students in the 5th grade to play disc golf Friday at Cranbury Park, and the sport was a big hit with the children. "Once you get it in the hole, you feel like you've been elected president,'' says Elijah Walker. Downey, who has played the sport for about 10 years, brought in Steve Brinster to teach kids how to play. Players use discs – or " Frisbees" – and throw them toward a cage, which is the hole. Downey created a 12-hole course for the players. Cranbury is a popular spot for disc golf players. Downey reduced the l…
Bisceglia Wins Oak Hills Tournament Bisceglia Wins Oak Hills Tournament Bisceglia Wins Oak Hills Tournament
Bisceglia Wins Oak Hills Tournament Frank Bisceglia who a net 70 to win the 0-8 handicap division of the Tom Szabo Memorial Tournament at Oak Hills. He won by a shot over Ron Baransky. Kevin Mola and Hector Huertas shot net 72s. Joe Delallo won the 9-12 handicap division by one shot over Rich Delallo. Steve Shoals and Mike Zadlo shot net 71s. In the 13-15 handicap division, Mike Montaine won with a net 68 followed by Gary Leeds (70), Dave Weinberg (72) and Jim Falsey (73). Rick Wetzel's 61 net won the 16-19 handicap field, followed by Fred Festo (66), Pete Harrison (68) and Craig Gironda (71). Dan Santarella shot 65 to win t…
Staples' Streak Hits Century Mark Staples' Streak Hits Century Mark Staples' Streak Hits Century Mark
Staples' Streak Hits Century Mark It took a little more than an hour Friday to culminate five years of work for the Staples boys volleyball team. The Wreckers won their 100th straight game with a 3-0 sweep of Danbury in the Class L tournament. The Wreckers won by scores of 25-20, 25-15 and 25-18. Staples advances to the semifinals, where it will meet either Glastonbury or Cheshire. The Wreckers have not lost since 2006 and improved to 20-0 on the season. The Wreckers are aiming for their ninth state championship, and their fifth straight in Class L. Team parents presented coach Bruce Betts (see video) and players with a cake…
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