Stamford Scores and Standings: June 28

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With more than 500 swimmers and nearly 350 volunteers participating, Sunday's Stamford KIC IT Triathlon raised an estimated $180,000 for Kids in Crisis.

Hartford's  Thomas McWalters of Hartford took first place in the fourth annual event while New York's Brigitte Paulick was the top female finisher. McWalters' winning time was 2:01:39.

Boston's Nathan Buttrick, 31, was the runner-up, finishing just over a minute behind McWalters at 2:02:46. Andrew Kelley, 28, of New York was third followed by Riverside's Jonathan Baxendale (2:05.00) and Wilton's Mitch West (2:06.44).

The top finisher from Stamford was Guido Zgraggen, who placed 12th overall 2:13:43).

Westport's Laurie Brannigan, 43,  led all women from Fairfield County, finishing third along all females and 61st overall with a time of 2:28.26.

Considering there are more than 6,000 Little Leagues through the United States, the odds of any one reaching the promised land in Williamsport are astronomical.

But as Fairfield American showed last year, it is not impossible for a team from Connecticut to get there. The boys from Fairfield became the 17th squad from the state to reach the Little League World Series.

The summer-long process begins anew on Tuesday with the start of the District One  tournament which involves 14 Little League All-Star teams divided into two groups of seven.

Group A includes National Lione (Stamford), North Stamford, Northrop (Stamford) , Redding, Ridgefield American, Springdale (Stamford) and Stamford American. Group B includes Darien American and National, Fedederal (Stamford), Norwalk, Ridgefield National, Weston and Wilton.

After round robin play within in each group, the two top finishers in each poll advance to playoff tournament.

The eventual winner qualifies for the section one tournament, to be hosted by Orange of District Four, is set for July 20-27. The two sectional winners clash in a best-of-three series to determine the state champion.

The Connecticut state winner advances to the New England Regionals in Bristol from August 4-14.  The eight regional winners from around the country qualify for the Little World Series, to be played from Aug. 18-28 in Williamsport.

The District One tournament begins with the opening ceremonies during which the the 1951 Stamford American Little League World Series champions will be honored on the 60th anniversary of their victory.   The opening game of pool play between Springdale and defending champion Stanford American will follow

-- Westhill midfielder Doug Graves was named to the All-FCIAC boys lacrosse second team while Stamford's  Kyle Murray, Peter O’Connor and Phil Schapiro were honorable mention picks.

For the girls, Stamford's Lauren Schapiro was a first-team selection while Megan McGrath and Madeline Burns of the Black Knights made the second team.

Stamford's Chandler Camlin made the honorable mention team as did Westhill's  Regan Downey, Nikita Sturrock and Jesse Gerowitz.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

MONDAY'S RESULTS

Stamford Sr. 4, Wilton Sr.  2 (1)

Stamford Sr. 3, Wilton Sr. 2 (2)

TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Norwalk Jr. vs. Stamford Jr., 5:45 p.m., at City Hall Annex

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL STANDINGS