Ridgefield To Face Darien In FCIAC Girls Volleyball Final

The Ridgefield girls volleyball team will get a chance to end Darien's decade-long dominance of the FCIAC.

The Tigers advanced to the FCIAC final on Friday with a 21-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-21 win over No. 3 seed Staples at Fairfield Ludlowe.

Standing in Ridgfield's way is a dynasty as undefeated Darien returned to the final with a 25-19, 25-17, 25-16 victory over New Canaan in Friday's first semifinal.

It was the 18th sweep in 20 matches this season for the Blue Wave, who improved to 20-0 and will be seeking their 10th consecutive league title on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Ludlowe.

New Canaan (15-5) had reached the semifinal after rallying from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Greenwich in five sets.

Darien, which was dethroned as Class L state champions last year, swept Ridgefield during the regular season. The Tigers' only other loss came to Stamford.

Since then, Ridgefield has won 12 consecutive matches, nine by scores of 3-0