UPDATES
• Diving: Darien's Elizabeth Fitzpatrick is competing this week in the U.S. junior diving national championships in Knoxville, Tenn.
Fitzpatrick is entered in the 1-meter and 3-meter events for the 14-15 age group.
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• Tennis: The Newfield junior team saved one of its best performances for the finale of the 2011 season against Middlesex last Thursday afternoon, claiming a 17-5 win and it's third division title.
The boys played decisive tennis, setting the tempo early en route to their 8-3 win. Nick Morelli, playing in his last match for Newfield, remained unbeaten on the season with his 10-3 victory. Sam Sterman and Brandon Temple raced off to a great start before eventually securing a 10-6 triumph to sweep the U17 category.
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Jack Ogilve won his second straight match, 10-6, playing some solid tennis midway through the pro set. Peter Grant earned his first victory on the season, with a convincing 10-4 win.
In U14 doubles, Liam Gorey and Lucas Fee eked out a 10-8 win.
In U12 action, Aditya Krishnamachar and Nick Elwell played well, but were eventually knocked off by their Middlesex counterpart. Jack Piazza came through in his match, converting on his ninth match point for a solid 10-5 victory.
In the match of the day, Paul Hager and David Kristof, made a furious comeback for a 10-9 victory after taking the tiebreaker, 7-5.
In the U10 division, Rex Elwell remained undefeated, winning 6-2, and Charlie O'Connor won his first match, 6-3, to round out the scoring.
The Newfield girls won a season-high nine matches on Thursday against Middlesex.
Laura Schwartzman played the longest match this season, nearly 90 minutes. She won 10-9 after taking the tiebreaker, 11-9.
Annie Morelli and Katarina Cucullo secured the U14 sweep for Newfield with an 8-1 win.
In U12 competition, Katarina Cucullo won her singles match, 8-3. Christina Molkenthin roared back from an early deficit to keep her record unblemished with an 8-3 decision.
Nicole Welsh and Emily Schwartzman put in a great effort, but came up short against their opponents, 8-2.
In U10, Madison Ogilve won in a tie-breaker, 6-5 (7-4), and Jenna Handali completed the scoring with a 6-3 decision.
The Newfield junior team amassed 60 points this season, secured their second title in three years and will move up into the FCJTL championship division in 2012.
If you see anything in our scores, standings, or schedules that requires updating, please e-mail sports editor Bob Birge at bob.birge@hotmail.com
