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The Darien High School Girls Gymnastics Team didn’t win against Westhill High in Stamford at a meet there on Jan. 28, but two days later it recaptured its momentum against Greenwich. — This article, by Holly Russell, is from the team. “We’re working on a positive mindset. It’s been a tired day,” co-captain Lana Schmidt said at Westhill after a week of midterm exams.
The team trailed Westhill 124.55 to 128.8.
Darien gymnasts may have placed third in both their meets this week — but with overall scores of 130.9 at Trumbull and 131.5 at Saturday’s home meet, they still emerged victorious. The team went up against St. Joseph High School and Trumbull High School a week ago Monday. Last Saturday they competed against Fairfield Warde and Fairfield Ludlowe. — This article, by Holly Russell, is from the team.
The best squash players in the world will be at the 2020 Ox Ridge Open professional doubles squash event from Jan 3 to 6 at the Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club. The total purse for the event is $25,000. — an announcement from Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club
Ox Ridge will be raising the funds through different levels of patronage, and sponsors, which range from playing in the pro/am tournament with a world class professional to custom branding opportunities for businesses. Player opportunities in the pro-am will be limited, so be sure to reach out to squash@oxridge.com if you wish to compete. We are also offering a pro-am tournament for youth players who would participate in a junior pro-am.
The Darien YMCA Gymnastics Team achieved 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place rankings in various levels at the Rhode Island Invitational earlier this month. — an announcement from Darien YMCA
The Level 6 Gymnasts finished in 1st place, Level 8 finished 3rd and Level 9 finished 2nd. The team also had four All-Around Champions and 13 Event Champions. Results and photos provided by John Swartz, Darien YMCA gymnastics director.
Due to the continuing forecast of inclement weather and a need to allow host schools adequate time to prepare their facilities, the CIAC football quarterfinal games scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3 have all been rescheduled to Wednesday, Dec. 4. Game times will remain at 6:30 p.m. All quarterfinals are scheduled for the site of the higher seeded team. — This update of an article that originally was published Sunday is an announcement from the CIAC
As a result of the rescheduling and a need to allow adequate rest between football postseason games, the semifinal games scheduled for Sunday, Dec.
The public is invited to attend and learn more about At Home In Darien and its services at the organization’s annual meeting, held on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at Darien Library. All are welcome! — an announcement from At Home In Darien
In honor of At Home In Darien’s 10th anniversary, there will be a special panel discussion with staff, drivers, board members, volunteers, and seniors. Learn first-hand how At Home In Darien fulfills its mission of keeping seniors connected to the community with the help of these dedicated individuals.
Darien High School Wrestling coach Joe Testa will be offering wrestling classes at Darien High School this winter. — an announcement from Blue Wave Wrestling Club
Goals are to develop wrestler’s skills in scholastic wrestling. Emphasis on technique, match preparation, mental preparation, goal setting, conditioning, and weight training. Requirements: Every Wrestler must have a USA Wrestling Card and wrestling shoes. Copy of your current card must be presented at 1st session.
With a strong wind blowing out of Darien High School’s north end zone, it looked like the elements would be a factor in Thursday morning’s Turkey Bowl between the Blue Wave and the New Canaan Rams.
In the end, Mother Nature had nothing on New Canaan’s defense. On the strength of four turnovers, three of which led to scores, the Rams pulled off a shocking 20-0 win over No. 3 Darien. “They outplayed us start to finish,” Darien head coach Rob Trifone said. “We certainly had our opportunities, we were in the red zone quite a bit but we couldn’t cash in.
The 2019 Darien-New Canaan Turkey Bowl starts at 10 a.m., Thanksgiving morning at Darien High School, and for the 4,000 people with tickets, there are rules about where to park and how to get onto the high school campus. Expect delays in traffic, so give yourself plenty of time. If you’re one of the lucky people parking on the campus, you got your parking pass with your tickets. Don’t forget to bring it. If you don’t have a parking pass (or forgot to bring it or you lost it or the dog ate it or you left it in your unlocked car and it was stolen overnight), you’re not going to get in.
Darien High School Principal Ellen Dunn issued an announcement early Wednesday afternoon wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving and gently asking students to remember that “you represent your school and your community” at Thursday’s Turkey Bowl game with New Canaan. She emailed the announcement to families of students. Here’s the full text:
Dear Families,
I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving from the entire DHS family to yours. I would also like to share the announcement I made a few moments ago about the Turkey Bowl tomorrow. All my best,
Ellen Dunn
Principal
Good morning, DHS family! As we prepare for an exciting Thanksgiving football game, it provides an opportunity for us to pause as a school community to consider how fortunate we are.
The 2019 Darien-New Canaan Turkey Bowl begins at 10 a.m. at Darien High School, but you don’t have to be one of the 4,000 attendees there to watch it live. There will be no day of game ticket sales at the gate. The Darien Athletic Foundation’s DAF Media has live video of the game on YouTube, right here:
And while you’re waiting to watch the game, here’s a promo video produced and edited by Darien high school students Ethan Haas and Sander Schuddeboom:
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See Also:
Traffic, Parking, Other Rules for Those Attending Turkey Bowl Game on Thanksgiving (Nov. 24)
DHS Principal Ellen Dunn Issues Thanksgiving Message, Slips In a Little Reminder About Good Behavior at Turkey Bowl (Nov. 27)
Wear Your Seat Belt: Darien Police and Others are Watching For It, Especially Now Through Monday (Nov.
At the FCIAC Girls Swimming Championships, DHS swimmers and divers captured a title on Tuesday, Nov. 5 that has eluded the team since 2014 — FCIAC Champion. — an announcement from the team
This year’s achievement marks only the fifth time that DHS has earned the top spot in Fairfield County (2009, 2012, 2013, and 2014). The Blue Wave (335 points) beat its closest competitors — Greenwich (303) and Staples (288) — by a large margin and the victory was truly a team effort. Lexi Punishill led her team with a first-place finish in the 100 freestyle.
The regular season rolled to a close with all of Greens Farms Academy’s fall sports teams clinching postseason spots. The GFA cross country squads, meanwhile, entered the postseason with the under-manned boys team notching a third-place finish in the FAA championships race. — an announcement from Greens Farms Academy
Here’s a rundown of how the week went for the Dragons:
CROSS COUNTRY
The GFA boys cross country team placed third at Monday’s FAA championship meet, despite missing its No. 2 runner. The Dragons amassed 103 points to finish behind Hopkins (50) and Brunswick (52), which battled it out for the top spot.
Darien High School’s Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Team will start competing in the FCIAC Championship Season Kicks Off on Saturday, Nov. 2. — an announcement from the team
The Blue Wave enters the FCIAC Championships after posting an undefeated regular season (9-0) and hoping to build on its success. DHS has won the title of FCIAC Champion four times (2009, 2012, 2013, and 2014). The team will compete against 12 teams in the championships meets.
The Greens Farms Academy boys soccer team ran its winning streak to five games with a three-win week last week. — an announcement from Greens Farms Academy
Here’s a rundown of how the week went for the Dragons:
VOLLEYBALL
The GFA Dragons hit the road for Greenwich Academy on Monday and came away on the short end of a 25-14, 25-18, 25-18 score. Meg Nesi (Fairfield) had 15 assists while Sammy Freeman (Shelton) had five kills and four blocks. Madison Gordon (Stratford) and Lily Lind (Fairfield) had four kills each. The Dragons rolled to a 25-5, 25-7, 25-13 win on Wednesday at Hamden Hall.