Norwalk Scores and Standings, Nov. 8

Norwalk football still alive for FCIAC title game

New Canaan's 36-29 loss to Stamford on Saturday -- the Rams' first defeat against the Black Knights since 1971 - has given the Norwalk football team at least a mathematical chance to play in the FCIAC championship game Nov. 18 at Trumbull's McDougall Stadium.

But the Bears (6-1 FCIAC) need losses by Greenwich (7-0) and New Canaan (7-1), who are ranked ahead of them, to qualify.

The biggest benifactor from New Canaan's setback on Saturday was Greenwich, which can clinch a spot in the FCIAC title game with a win at Danbury on Thursday.

Since the Cardinals play early, they would have luxury of sitting back and awaiting their opponent.

It probably would be be Staples, which can clinch a berth with  a win on Saturday against 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 qet into the game.

New Canaan hosts Trumbull (2-4) on Saturday, and 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 on Saturday night that Milano had a migrane headache and should be okay. 

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

All five have a mathematical shot. New Canaan needs a Greenwich loss and Darien needs losses by Greenwich, New Canaan and Norwalk.

The Bears have a much better chance to make the Class LL state playoffs. They are fourth in this week's ranking and can qualify by winning their final two games against winless Fairfield Ludlowe this weekend and McMahon on Thanksgiving.

2. Blue Thunder In Ct Cup Finals

The Norwalk Blue Thunder U-11 girls soccer team has advanced to the Connecticut Cup finals.

The team will face Bethel on Sunday at Tunxis Meade in Farmington at 12:30 p.m. on the grass field No. 4.

3. Fairfield wins MAAC soccer title

The Fairfield University men's soccer team won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title Monday with a 3-1 victory over Manhattan.

The Stags improved to 12-4-1 and will be headed to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in school history.

While Fairfield's stars are foreign, the roster does include a number of local players, including freshman Jake Zuniga, a former Norwalk standout who played in six games during the regular season, scoring one goal.

Other local players on the team include graduate students Brendon and Keaton Cristobal (Staples), freshman John Sullivan (Trumbull) and sophomore Matt Danaher (St. Joseph).

MONDAY'S RESULTS

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