Weston/Barlow Scores And Standings: Jan. 25

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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.

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.

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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Nolan Stauffer scored 17 points and Phil Moriber added 16 Tuesday as the boys basketball team posted a 52-40 victory over New Fairfield.

The Falcons improved to 6-7 while New Fairfield dropped to 2-11.

Jake Lightman grabbed nine rebounds and blocked four shots for Barlow, which nursed a 36-31 lead after the third quarter. The Falcons pulled away by outscoring the Rebels 16-9 in the final period.

Anthony Cammorota led New Fairfield with 13 points.

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The Weston boys basketball team suffered its fifth straight loss with a 74-55 defeat to Brookfield.

The Bobcats improved to 11-2 while Weston dropped to 6-6.

Ralph Schatz had 17 points and Danny Burkhart added to lead the Bobcats.

Max Molinsky scored 16 and Evan Blitzer contributed 15 to pace the Trojans, who trailed 38-29 at the half.

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Taylor Auer scored 14 points and Sarah McAniff added 12, leading the Barlow girls basketball team to a 57-39 win over New Fairfield.

Victoria Shea added 11 for the Falcons, who pulled away in the second half after holding a 23-20 lead at the half.

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Ellie Martin had 24 points as the Weston girls basketball team defeat Brookfield 44-40 on Tuesday.

Anna Mahony added nine for the Trojans, who built a 26-15 halftime lead.

Weston improved to 6-7.

TUESDAY'S RESULTS

Boys basketball

Barlow 52, New Fairfield 40

Brookfield 74, Weston 55

Girls basketball

Barlow 57, New Fairfield 39

Weston 44, Brookfield 40

Gymnastics

Weston, Lauralton Hall, Nonnewaug at Pomperaug

Boys swimming

Barlow at Newtown

WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Boys hockey

Staples-Weston-Shelton at Darien, 8:10 p.m., Darien Ice Rink

Newtown at Barlow, 8:50 p.m., Danbury Ice Arena

Wrestling

Immaculate/Barlow at Oxford, 6 p.m.

BASKETBALL STANDINGS (through Jan. 18)

BOYS

Kolbe Cathedral 4-0 10-0

Immaculate 4-0 10-0

Brookfield 4-1 9-2

Bethel 3-1 5-4

ND-Fairfield 3-2 6-4

Bunnell 3-2 4-6

Stratford 3-2 5-5

Pomperaug 2-3 4-6

Barlow 2-3 5-6

Weston 2-3 6-4

New Milford 2-4 4-6

Masuk 1-4 3-7

Oxford 1-4 2-8

New Fairfield 1-4 2-9

Newtown 0-4 3-7

GIRLS

Lauralton Hall 7-0 11-1

Pomperaug 7-0 11-1

Newtown 6-1 10-2

Masuk 5-2 7-5

Bunnell 5-2 7-5

Brookfield 4-2 5-6

Weston 4-3 5-6

Kolbe Cathedral 4-3 6-5

ND-Fairfield 3-3 4-6

Barlow 3-4 7-5

New Fairfield 3-4 5-7

New Milford 2-5 5-7

Oxford 1-6 2-9

Bethel 1-6 3-8

Stratford 0-7 2-9

Immaculate 0-7 1-10