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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Norwalk-Based Crew Excels At State Indoor Regatta NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk-based Connecticut Boat Club rowers tuned up for the upcoming spring season with 18 girls posting their personal records on indoor equipment last week at the Connecticut State Indoor Championships in Easton. The team had 26 girls participate in the indoor competition, which included 32 clubs from six states. CBC rowers won a gold, a silver and bronze in the event. “For many athletes, this was their first indoor competition and they did an amazing job,’’ coach Liz Trond said. The team will head to the C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints, a world indoor regatta, on Feb. 17 at Bos…

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Stamford, CT

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Westhill's Claire Howlett Sets Two School Track Records STAMFORD, Conn. – Westhill High School junior Claire Howlett set two school records and won one title Thursday at the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference indoor track and field championships. The meet was held at the Floyd Little Athletic Complex in New Haven. Howlett won the 3,200 in a blistering dual with Staples freshman Hannah DeBalsi. Howlett won in 10:48.08, with DeBalsi next in 10:50.41. Howlett’s time was also a meet record. Howlett also had a close call in the 1,600. She ran 5:06.35, and just missed catching Fairfield Warde’s Cate Allen. The Warde junior won in…

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Danbury, CT

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Danbury's Erin Boggan Earns Academic Honor at Scranton DANBURY, Conn. – University of Scranton senior and former Danbury High School women’s basketball standout Erin Boggan was named this week to the Capital One Academic All-District 4 team. The Capital One Academic All-District teams are chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America to recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their performances both athletically and academically. Boggan was chosen in Academic All-District in District 4, which includes all NCAA Division III institutions in Pennsylvania. Boggan, a senior counseling and human services major with a cumulat…

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Westport, CT

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Weston Girls Track Eager To Make Run At League Title WESTON, Conn. – Weston High School’s girls indoor track and field team were the South-West Conference championships for six straight years before until Immaculate High of Danbury dethroned them last year. The Trojans would like to get the title back in Saturday’s championships at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. Buoyed by an outstanding freshmen class, a strong set of veterans and new state record-holder Emily Savage, the Trojans will be a contender for the team title. “We’ll see, but I think the girls are hungry to get the title back,’’ coach Matt Medve said. “I think we ha…

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Registration Open For Norwalk Little League NORWALK, Conn. – Registration is now available online for Norwalk Little League. Players can also register on Feb. 9 at The Batter’s Box in Norwalk. Players ages 4-12 are invited to play. Registration at The Batter’s Box will be held from 1-3 p.m. Players who register that day will have free use of the facility’s batting cages. Complete information on registration is available on the Norwalk Little League website.

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Club Opens Registration For Synchro Skating STAMFORD, Conn. – Registration for the Southern Connecticut Synchronized Skating Open House Clinic begins Friday, Feb. 1, and continues through Feb. 13. The clinic takes place Feb. 22 from 4 to 5:10 p.m. at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford. The fee is $20. The group encourages figure skating school kids at all area rinks in Fairfield County to attend and to try synchronized skating. All skating abilities welcome, but skaters must have a minimum of having passed Basic 5. Skaters ages 6 to 19 are eligible. No synchronized skating experience necessary. The clinic includes an opportunity to…

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Poll: What's Your Super Bowl Interest, Norwalk? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The last game of the NFL season is Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl XLVIII in New Orleans. How much interest do you have in the game this year? Vote in our poll.

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Greenwich, CT

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Registration Open For Pineapple 5k In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. – Registration is open for the Pineapple Classic With Obstacles 5-kilometer run in Greenwich. The race is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, and is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The race is held at the Greenwich Polo Club and is open to runners ages 8-and-up. The event features a luau, beer garden and entertainment as part of the post-race fun. There are prizes for best costume as well as for top finishers. Wave starts begin at 9 a.m. Obstacles are varied, including climbing walls, hay bales and hurdles. Runners or at least one team member must carry …

by Tom Renner

02/01/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Young Norwalk Wrestlers 2nd In Ledyard Tournament NORWALK, Conn. - The Norwalk Mad Bulls youth wrestling team won six championships and had 10 top-three finishes in a tournament last weekend in Ledyard. Norwalk finished second in team scoring. “We’re not a team that measures our success by medals and trophies; we’re all about effort and focus,’’ coach David Slapin said. “We just challenge the kids to get better, and they responded very well. They were awesome.” Koy Price, a fourth-grader, and Luke Villaluz, a third-grader, had a combined seven pins en route to victories in their weight classes. Artie Cocchia, Jack Cahill, Zack Simon an…

by Tom Renner

01/31/2013

Darien, CT

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Darien Girls Indoor Track Team Sets Big Postseason Goals DARIEN, Conn. – After winning its 10th straight Eastern Division championship last week, the Darien High School indoor girls track and field team looks to win its first league championship since 2009 on Thursday. The Blue Wave might not end there. Darien has its usual depth, but its front-line performers make it a team to consider for Class L and State Open honors. Darien last won the Class L title in 2010 and has been runner-up each of the past two years. His team has never finished higher than fourth at the State Open, veteran coach Steve Norris said. “The very best of the bunch should …

by Tom Renner

01/31/2013

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