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Norwalk Drops Second Straight To Trumbull, 66-58
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will make his second book-signing appearance at the new Fairfield University Bookstore in downtown Fairfield, 1499 Post Road on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.
His new book, Hoops in Connecticut: The Nutmeg State's Passion for Basketball, published by The History Press, will be available for purchase. A press release and a jpg of the cover are attached for your perusal.
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The book is a compact history of basketball in the state of Connecticut, covering outstanding high school teams, college teams and the 33 state natives who have played in the NBA. There are interviews with many of the game's luminaries -- from Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Famer Calvin Murphy (Norwalk) to former NBA stars Charles Smith, Vin Baker, John Bagley, Wes Matthews and the late John Williamson, from former Harlem Globetrotter Alvin Clinkscales to Johnny Egan, Chris Smith, Chuck Aleksinas, Tony Hanson, Ed Goldstone and the inimitable Frank "Porky" Vieira.
Several coaches are featured: The late Fred Barakat of Fairfield University, Dave Bike of Sacred Heart, Dee Rowe, Joe Vancisin, Bill Detrick, Frank Crisafi and Harrison Taylor.
From an area standpoint, there is a strong emphasis on Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University; Roger Ludlowe High School's 1954-55 New England championship team, Bassick High of Bridgeport's undefeated 1988-89 state championship team, and the myriad athletes and coaches who emerged from the Bridgeport playgrounds -- Messrs. Vieira, Vancisin, Taylor, the two Smiths, Matthews, Walter Luckett, Clinkscales, Bagley, et al.
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There are more than 90 images, including a color photo of UConn's 2010-11 NCAA championship team visiting President Obama at the White House.
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Travis Fonseca scored 20 points as the Trumbull boys basketball team surprised 66-58 Tuesday.
Keith Lanham and Mike Yerina each added 12 points for the Eagles, who improved to 6-5 overall and 5-4 in the FCIAC.
It was the second straight loss for Norwalk, which was coming off a 67-62 overtime defeat to Wilton. The Bears dropped to 7-5 and 5-5.
Rasheen Thompson scored 23 points and Roy Kane added 20 for the Bears, who fell into a 19-11 hole after the first quarter.
Trumbull them extended its lead to 37-24 at halftime and withstood a Norwalk comeback in the second half. The Bears closed with 48-46 early in the fourth quarter but never got the lead.
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Chris Nugent scored 21 points as the boys basketball tream defeated McMahon 67-58 in overtime on Tuesday.
Max Maudsley and Weston Wilbur each scored 12 points for the Warriors, who won their second straight overtime game to improve to 5-6. Wilton was coming off a 67-62 victory against Norwalk.
Nugent also had rebounds and blocked five shots while Wilbur pulled down seven boards for Wilton.
Larry McKinney scored 20 points and Andy Mitchell added 13 for McMahon, which dropped to 1-11.
Wilton rallied from a 30-27 halftime deficit to force overtime at 57-57. The Warriors outscored the Senators 10-1 in the extra period.
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The Wilton girls basketball team rolled to its fourth straight win Tuesday with a 69-43 victory over McMahon.
Alyssa Malvarosa scored 19 points for the Warriors, who improved to 9-3 overall and 9-2 in the FCIAC.
Casey Pearsall scored 15 points and Maddie Fulton added for Wilton, which built a 31-21 halftime lead and slowly pulled away in the second half.
Kyla Croswell scored 13 points and Jazmin Taylor 10 for the Senators, who dropped to 3-11 and 3-9.
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Amanda Pfohl scored 18 points Tuesday, leading the Trumull girls basketball team to a 50-37 victory over Norwalk.
Victoria Pfohl scored 13 points and Erin Moore added 12 for Trumbull (12-1, 10-1), which kept pace with undefeated Danbury in the battle for the top seed in next month's FCIAC playoffs.
Amanda Pfohl also had 15 rebounds for Trumbull while Moore pulled down 10 boards. Victoria Pfohl helped out on the boards with eight rebounds.
Emma Oyomba had 16 points and 16 rebounds for Norwalk (8-5, 6-5), which suffered its second straight loss.
The contest was tied 22-22 at the half, but the Eagles pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Bears 18-6 to open a 40-28 lead.
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The FCIAC cheerleading and partner stunt championships will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Fairfield Ludlowe High School.
There will be 17 schools from the conference competing. The ticket prices are $5 for students and $7 for adults.
The event includes routines performed by full cheerleading teams from the FCIAC along with teams in the Partner Stunt competition.
The event moves to Fairfield Ludlowe after taking place at the Zeoli Field House in Wilton for the past four years.
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The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, members of the Sound Tigers Booster Club and Special Olympics Connecticut are teaming up to hold the second annual Special Olympics Floor Hockey Invitational.
The event will give Special Olympics athletes who are floor hockey players from the Trumbull Tigers, Hamden New Haven Nighthawks, Mighty Ducks and Norwalk Green Machine Special Olympics teams the chance to hone their skills and face off with each other.
Fairfield University is graciously providing a venue at no cost. It will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:30am to 1pm at The Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex (Field House).
Those interested in learning more about Special Olympics and its floor hockey program or just want to come and cheer on the athletes are invited to attend. To find out more, please contact Special Olympics at 203-380-9990, ext. 604 or jaya@soct.org.
Members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Hockey Team and “Storm” are scheduled to appear to provide encouragement, sign autographs and take photos with the Special Olympics athletes.
Sound Tigers Booster Club members will provide volunteer support and are donating medals for the competition. As this is a Special Olympics-sanctioned event, play and equipment used will abide by the rules and guidelines set forth by the organization and qualified refs will officiate.
About 60 Special Olympics athletes who are currently enrolled in floor hockey training will participate. This invitational provides an additional opportunity for the teams to practice their skills and plays prior to competing in Special Olympics’ Winter Games Floor Hockey competitions to be held in East Hartford during the weekend of March 3-4.
The Sound Tigers will also host their “Special Olympics Connecticut Night with the Sound Tigers” at the Webster Bank Arena that night; as the Sound Tigers take on the Adirondack Phantoms. To purchase tickets go to www.soundtigers.com/ticket/group/2 and use the source code: SOCT or call 203-380-9990, ext. 604.
TUESDAY'S RESULTS
Boys basketball
Trumbull 66, Norwalk 58
Wilton 67, McMahon 58 (OT)
Girls basketball
Trumbull 50, Norwalk 37
Wilton 69, McMahon 43
WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE
Boys hockey
St. Joseph at Norwalk-McMahon, 6 p.m., Darien Ice Arena
Boys swimming
New Canaan at Norwalk, 3:15 p.m.
Wrestling
Westhill at McMahon, 6 p.m.
Bridgeport Central at Norwalk, 7 p.m.
STANDINGS
BOYS BASKETBALL
West Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
Greenwich 7-3 9-3 Bridgeport Central 7-3 7-3 Danbury 6-3 8-3 Westhill 6-3 7-4 Staples 5-4 6-5 Trumbull 5-4 6-5Central Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
Ridgefield 8-1 10-1 Norwalk 5-5 7-5 Stamford 4-5 5-6 Fairfield Ludlowe 2-7 2-9 McMahon 1-9 1-11 Harding 1-9 2-10East Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
St. Joseph 9-0 11-0 Trinity Catholic 8-2 9-3 Bassick 7-2 9-2 Fairfield-Warde 3-6 5-6 Wilton 3-6 5-6 Darien 1-9 2-10 New Canaan 0-9 1-10GIRLS BASKETBALL
West Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record Danbury 11-0 13-0 Trumbull 10-1 12-1 Staples 7-4 8-5 Westhill 7-4 8-5 Greenwich 2-9 2-10 Bridgeport Central 1-10 2-11Central Division
Stamford 7-3 7-5 Norwalk 6-5 8-5 Fairfield Ludlowe 4-7 5-8 Ridgefield 4-7 4-9 McMahon 3-9 3-11 Harding 1-11 3-11East Division
St. Joseph 10-2 12-2 Wilton 9-2 9-3 Trinity Catholic 7-5 8-6 Darien 6-5 7-6 New Canaan 6-5 8-5 Fairfield Warde 6-5 8-5 Bassick 0-12 0-13BOYS HOCKEY
East Division FCIAC Record FCIAC Points Overall Record Darien 3-0 6 6-3-0 New Canaan 3-0 6 6-3-1 Ridgefield 3-0 6 8-1-0 St. Joseph 2-1 4 6-4-0 Wlton 1-1 2 2-7-0 Trinity Catholic 1-1 2 2-8-0 Stamford 0-3 0 2-7-1 West Division FCIAC Record FCIAC Points Overall Record Trumbull 2-2 4 8-3-0 Fairfield 1-0 2 3-3-0 Staples 1-1 2 6-1-0 Greenwich 1-2 2 2-8-0 Norwalk/McMahon 0-3 0 1-5-0 Norwalk/McMahon 0-3 0 0-8-1Girls Hockey
Teams FCIAC Record FCIAC Pts Overall Record New Canaan 6-0 12 11-0 Ridgefield 6-1 12 9-3 Darien 5-1 10 7-2 Greenwich 4-3 8 5-4-1 Wilton 3-4 6 3-5-1 Fairfield 2-5 4 3-6 Trumbull-Staples 1-6 2 3-7 Stamford 0-6 0 1-6
