New Canaan Scores and Standings: Nov. 8

Saurday's 36-29 defeat to Stamford -- New Canaan's first loss to the Black Knights since 1971 - did not eliminate the Rams from the FCIACchampionship game, but they now need help.

The biggest benefactor from Stamford's upset was Greenwich, which climbed to second in the FCIAC football rankings (ahead of New Canaan) and can clinch a spot in the championship game with a win at Danbury (4-3) on Thursday.

Since Greenwich (7-0 FCIAC) ) plays early, it would have luxury of sitting back and waiting for its opponent in the Nov. 18 FCIAC championship game at Trumbull's McDougall Stadium.

It probably would be be Staples, which can clinch a berth with  a win on Saturday at winless Westhill, although the Wreckers will be without top runner Joey Zelkowitz (separated shoulder).

Even if the Wreckers (7-0 FCIAC) should somehow lose to the Vikings, they still might have enough bonus points to qualify for the FCIAC championship game.

New Canaan now becomes big Danbury fans. If the Hatters (4-3) can upset the Cardinals, the Rams (7-1) can secure a berth in the FCIAC title game with a win over Trumbull (2-4) on Saturday.

The health of quarterback Matt Milano could be a concern after he suffered an apparent concussion against Stamford.

However, Rams coach Lou Marinelli told the Stamford Advocate that Milano had a migrane headache and should be okay.  

New Canaan's lost kept five teams at least mathematically alive for the FCIAC title game. Here are the rankings after the weekend:

1. Staples (7-0) 131.3

2. Greenwich (7-0) 122.5

3. New Canaan (7-1) 115.6

4. Norwalk (6-1) 112.5

5. Darien (7-1) 110.0

Norwalk needs losses by Greenwich and New Canaan while Darien (which hosts winless Bassick) needs losses by Greenwich, New Canaan and Norwalk.

Nine New Canaan teams have advanced in the Fairfield County Football League playoffs. Because of last week's postponements, quarterfinal games in each age bracket will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday to complete the playoffs before Thanksgiving. Semifinal games are set for this weekend will the finals scheduled for next weekend.

Bantam third grade

SEMIFINALS

Wilton Blue vs. New Canaan Red, 11/12, 4 p.m. at Wilton High School

New Canaan Black vs. Wilton White, 11/12, 5:30 p.m. at Wilton High School

Bantam fourth grade

QUARTERFINALS

DJFL Blue vs. Wilton Blue, 11/8, 6 p.m, at Wilton High School

New Canaan Black vs. RYFL Black, 11/9, 6 p.m., at Tiger Hollow, Ridgefield

New Canaan Red vs. RYFL Orange, 11/8, 5:15 p.m. at New Canaaan Watertower

Westport South vs. Wilton White, 11/9, 6 p.m., at Wilton Middlebrook

Junior fifth grade

QUARTERFINALS

RYF Orange vs. New Canaan Red, 11/9, 5:15 p.m. at New Canaan Watertower

Fairfield Red vs. DJFL Wave, 11/9, 5 p.m., at Fairfield Ludlowe

DJFL Blue vs. Wilton Black, 11/9, 7:30 p.m., at Wilton High School

Note: Wilton Blue in Semifinals

Junior sixth grade

QUARTERFINALS

RYF Black vs. Fairfield Red, 11/9, 7 p.m. at Fairfield Ludlowe

DJFL Blue vs. DJFL White, 11/8, 12 p.m., at Darien High School

Westport North vs. Wilton Blue, 11/9, 6 p.m., at Wilton High School

Note: Wilton Black in semifinals

Senior seventh grade

QUARTERFINALS

Wilton White vs. Darien Blue, 11/8, 7:30 p.m., at Wilton High School

Fairfield Blue vs New Canaan Black, 11/9, 8:15 p.m., at New Canaan Watertower

New Canaan Red vs. RYF Orange, 11/8, 6 p.m., Tiger Hollow

RYF Black vs. DJFL White, 11/9, 7:30 p.m., Tiger Hollow

Senior eighth grade

QUARTERFINALS

RYF Orange vs. New Canaan Black, 11/8, 6:45 p.m., at New Canaan Watertower

Westport North vs. DJFL White, 11/8, 7:30 p.m., at Middlebrook, Wilton

Fairfield Blue vs. New Canaan Red, 11/9, 6:45 p.m, at Watertower, New Canaan

Note: DJFL Blue in semifinals

MONDAY'S SCHEDULE

No games scheduled

TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Cross county

State Open meet at Hammonasset State Park, Madison, boys, 1:45 p.m., girls, 2:30 p.m.

STANDINGS

• Football

• Boys soccer

• Girls soccer

Field hockey

Girls volleyball