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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Darien, CT
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Darien Eighth-Graders Reach Title Game Darien Eighth-Graders Reach Title Game
Darien Eighth-Graders Reach Title Game DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien YMCA Blue eighth-grade boys basketball team defeated Carver Center of Norwalk, 61-55, on Sunday to reach the finals of the Fairfield County Basketball League AA Division Tournament. Darien will meet New Castle in Sunday’s championship game at 4:35 p.m. at Weston High School. Darien has compiled a 15-6 record under coach Kevin George, including an 8-5 mark in league games. It also defeated Bridgeport Trumbull Gardens, 81-71, in the quarterfinals. Darien has played New Castle twice this season. In the Joe Coppo Tournament in January, Darien won, 83-49. New Castle c…

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Wilton, CT
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Field Filling Up for Wilton Open Paddle Tennis Field Filling Up for Wilton Open Paddle Tennis
Field Filling Up for Wilton Open Paddle Tennis WILTON, Conn. – The field is filling up quickly for the Wilton Open platform tennis tournament, scheduled for Saturday, March 24, at the Wilton YMCA and several other local clubs. The “B” Draw for the tournament is already filled with 32 teams. The Open draw is nearly filled and includes several nationally ranked players. The 29th annual event is the longest-running platform tennis event in Fairfield County. The Wilton Y, Wilton Riding Club and six other neighboring clubs host matches. Net proceeds benefit Wilton Y children’s charities. The afternoon also features a performance by the band…

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Wilton, CT
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Wilton Fifth-Graders Fall in Tourney Semis Wilton Fifth-Graders Fall in Tourney Semis
Wilton Fifth-Graders Fall in Tourney Semis WILTON, Conn. – A strong season for the Wilton fifth-grade boys basketball team ended Sunday with a 49-33 loss to St. Theresa of Trumbull in the semifinals of the A Division of the Fairfield County Basketball League playoffs. Wilton, sponsored by Pinocchio Pizza, finished the season 17-11 under coaches James Bargon and Bill Farmakis. Wilton advanced to the semifinals with a 25-24 win over Greenwich in the quarterfinals. St. Theresa’s opened the semifinals with a 7-0 run to take control. Zachary Pozzi (seven points) put Wilton on the board with two quick layups. Richard Nolan (two points), …

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Wilton, CT
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Wilton Wahoos Sweep Short Course Titles Wilton Wahoos Sweep Short Course Titles
Wilton Wahoos Sweep Short Course Titles WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Y Wahoos were named the men's, women's, and combined team champions at the Connecticut Short Course Regional Championships at Southern State University.  The following Wilton swimmers scored points for the team and had a top six finish to medal in their events and help with the win. In the 10/under category Morgan Dill gold medaled in the 100 free, 200 free, and 100 fly.  She also placed second in the 100 IM, third in the 50 breast and fourth in the 50 fly.  Rory Hess won both the 50 fly and 100 fly.  Lily Kealy came in second in the 50 fly, third in the 50 free, …

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Breast Cancer Fundraiser Tops $300K Norwalk Breast Cancer Fundraiser Tops $300K
Norwalk Breast Cancer Fundraiser Tops $300K NORWALK, Conn. – More than 500 riders raised more than $300,000 Sunday during SpinOdyssey 2012 at Intensity in Norwalk to support breast cancer research by the American Cancer Society and Norwalk Hospital’s Whittingham Cancer Center. SpinOdyssey, an all-volunteer effort, had raised $311,334 when the spinning stopped Sunday afternoon.  “As a survivor and a long-time SpinOdyssey participant, I continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the local community in helping us put an end to breast cancer,” added Norwalk resident and SpinOdyssey co-chair Terri Polley. “On behalf of breast c…

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Darien, CT
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Darien 7th Graders Reach Tourney Final Darien 7th Graders Reach Tourney Final
Darien 7th Graders Reach Tourney Final DARIEN, Conn. — The Darien YMCA’s 7th grade boys A travel team is attempting to end the season where they started it — winning the area’s most prestigious tournament. They earned a spot in next weekend’s Fairfield County Basketball League’s top division championship game with a 64-61 win over Greenwich in the semifinals. On the first weekend of December, Darien captured the preseason Joe Coppo Memorial Tournament with a 4-0 run over Newtown, Wilton, Greenwich and Westport. The post-season Fairfield County Basketball League Tournament is a higher mountain to climb.  First, Darien had to earn…

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Norwalk, CT
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Running Series Has Record Field in Norwalk Finale Running Series Has Record Field in Norwalk Finale
Running Series Has Record Field in Norwalk Finale NORWALK, Conn. – Tim Milenkevich of Ansonia and Wilton’s Mary Zengo were the top men’s and women’s finishers Sunday in the Boston Buildup 25-kilometer race that started and finished at Silvermine Elementary School in Norwalk. Milenkevich paced the record field of 252 finishers over the hilly 15.5 mile loop in 1:27.57. Zengo won the women’s race in 1:45:28. New Canaan’s Will McDonough won the overall series title in the men’s division, while Norwalk’s Julie Heaphy captured the women’s overall title. McDonough finished second, followed by Helman Roman of Manchester, who competed in a hand cy…

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Westport, CT
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Staples Ballplayers Help Westport Kids Staples Ballplayers Help Westport Kids
Staples Ballplayers Help Westport Kids WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Staples baseball team conducted a clinic on Wednesday and Thursday last week at the high school for Westport Little League players. Staples coach Jack McFarland and his team gave the young ballplayers pointers on baseball basics as they prepare for the upcoming season. Staples opens its season April 6 at Ridgefield. Evaluations for Westport Little League players take place March  10. Consult the league website for information.

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Wilton, CT
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Wilton Wahoos Win 26th Straight State Title Wilton Wahoos Win 26th Straight State Title
Wilton Wahoos Win 26th Straight State Title WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Y Wahoos won their 26th straight YMCA state swimming championship with strong performances in each of the age groups. Top swimmers for Wilton in the 8-and-under age group were Hailey Looney, who placed 10th in the 100 individual medley, Avery Newcomber, ninth in the 25 breast, and Rory Hess, fourth in the 25 fly and 11th in the 50 free.  Other swimmers who participated in this age group were Emily Bukoski, Elizabeth Copley, Whitney Hess and Annabel Pennino. 9/10 group: Sophia Sudano placed fifth in the 50 back, 11th in the 100 fly and 12th in the 50 free.  Nathan…

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Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Relay Takes Second at New Englands Greenwich Relay Takes Second at New Englands
Greenwich Relay Takes Second at New Englands GREENWICH,  Conn. – Greenwich’s track and field team finished second in the 4 x 200 relay to lead an outstanding night for the Cardinals in the New England Track and Field championships Friday at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. The team of Marcus Motill, Elijah Dume, Nick Pulitano and Ryan Kelly ran 1:30.28 to grab second. Chelmsford, Mass. won the race in 1:29.83. Motill and Kelly both did well in individual events. Motill took third in the 600, and Kelly was sixth in the 300. Motill’s time of 1:21.08 ranks 11th in the country in that event. For the girls, senior Abby Markowitz finishe…

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