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NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Junior Bea Eppler is one of the returning veterans on the New Canaan field hockey team, which is aiming high in 2011. The Rams have been FCIAC and State championships contenders in each of the past two years, even reaching the conference and Class M finals two seasons ago.
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Field Hockey
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Erin Gildea (3rd year)
2010 Record: 11-6-1-1; FCIAC, Class M playoffs Captains: Grace Burke, Phoebe Wilkes and Melanie Sztorc Others to watch: Bridget Falcone, Bea Eppler, Abbey Buckenheimer, Martel Bruno, Michelle Paturzo and Britt Gardella The Big Games Sept. 23 at Fairfield-Ludlowe at Dunning Field; Sept. 26 vs.Wilton at Dunning Field - Perennial FCIAC and State contenders, New Canaan and Wilton split two meetings last fall. Wilton won a 1-0 regular season game in September, but the Rams got revenge with a 20 win in the State quarterfinals. The two teams figure to be in the hunt again this year; Oct. 3 vs. Greenwich at Dunning Field; Oct. 20 vs. Warde at Dunning Field; Oct. 22 at Darien.
NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
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Football
New Canaan linebacker Dylan Leeming (14) sacks Darien quarterback Chris Allam during the Rams 42-14 rout of the Blue Wave in last years Turkey Bowl. This years annual holiday clash will be held at Dunning Field, Thursday, November 24.
The offensive line will feature senior Kalin Killinger (61, 239), a three-year starter, at left guard. After that, the front will feature all new faces as starters. (Coaches) Mike Glass and Anthony Silvestro have had to totally rebuild the line with the exception of Kalin, Marinelli said. There are some good players in the mix and some good backups who have helped out, so well have to see how they do. Taking over at right guard is senior Will Nemiroff (62, 195), with senior Rami Hamdan (6-3, 235) at right tackle and senior Chris Dijs (6-3, 235) at left tackle. Senior Nick Pelli (5-8, 230) is the center, with junior Dylan Karnedy (5-11, 165) pushing for playing time. Others in the mix include Rochlin, junior Alex Sigg (62, 230) and sophomore Beau Santero (6-2, 195). On the defensive side of the ball, the Rams feature five returning veterans. With five starters returning, we hope to be a little bit stronger defensively this year, Marinelli said. We hope thats more of a strong point for us. Leading the way is an outstanding quartet of linebackers, with three returning starters. The All-Stater McDonough is back as an inside linebacker, with Distler moving into a starting role. At outside linebacker, the Rams will again have seniors Dylan Leeming (6-4, 185) and John Brainard (6-3, 195). Michael Root (6-0, 175), a sophomore, has also impressed at linebacker, with Marinelli saying hes going to be a great football player for us. Also in the mix at linebacker are senior Lucian Soro (6-1, 165), juniors Thomas Costigan (6-0, 175) and John Rhudy (61, 165) and sophomore Cole Harris (5-10, 170). The defensive line will include Rochlin and senior Hunter Budd, another returning starter, as tackles, with senior Raynor Cordes (6-0, 175) at nose guard. Sophomore Connor Buck (6-2, 218) could also see some time at nose guard, with junior Graham Thalacker (5-10, 220) as a backup tackle The secondary is inexperienced this season, with several players battling for playing time at the safety and corner back spots. Seniors Patrick Burke, Jared Meichner and Stephan Walker were the leading safety candidates during the preseason, with senior Kevin Tedesco and senior Michael Bossidy at the corners. Other options at safety include junior Kyle McEneaney, Lynch and sophomores Robby Paul and Max Wilson.
and being gritty hes had about three or four surgeries, but even after he was hurt as a sophomore and a junior, hes always there and helping out whatever way he can. Hes really a team guy, Marinelli said. The biggest shoes to fill on this years roster are those of Kevin Macari, a phenomenal wide receiver who teamed up with Milano for some outstanding numbers in 2010. Macari set an NCHS career record with 30 TD passes and ranks second with 2,068 receiving yards. He recently began his career at Georgetown University by catching a 44yard touchdown pass in his first game. While players of Macaris caliber are hard to come by, Marinelli feels his 2011 receiving corps is a deep one. Leading the returning group is senior Patrick Newton, who was second on the team with 43 catches for 559 yards and six TDs last year. Senior Connor Kilbane had 26 catches for 316 yards and five TDs as a junior, and has looked solid this preseason. Senior Peter Kraus will also be a big weapon this year. An injury limited Kraus to five games as a junior, but he still caught 12 passes for 126 yards and two TDs. Also in the mix at wide receiver are a trio of juniors with Grady Lynch, Ryan Minaglia and Jack Barfuss. Newton, Kraus and Kilbane are the key targets for us, Marinelli said. Theyll be the starters, but we have a few other guys who will see a lot of playing time as well. Guys like Grady Lynch and Ryan Minaglia will back them up and could see some time. Duke Repko, a junior who was hurt for much of last season, returns and could start at halfback, while junior Andrew Read has also looked solid at that spot. Junior Louis Hagopian (510, 150) has stepped up into the starting tailback role, while Distler, McDonough, sophomore Cole Harris and Nick Cascione are also options. Dave Stewart Photo The Rams also have two New Canaans Matt Milano set a Connecticut record with 42 sophomores to backup Milano touchdown passes last season. Milano, now a senior co-cap- at quarterback: The left-hander tain, is back under center and will headline a potent passing Ted Bossidy, and right-hander attack this fall. Cascione.
Fighting for playing time at the corners are senior Jake Miller, junior Nick Musicco and Read. New Canaan opens the season with a road game against Bassick in Bridgeports Kennedy Stadium at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, with the home opener set for Friday, September 23, at 7 p.m. vs. Trinity Catholic. Marinelli said the Rams have looked out of synch during the preseason, especially after many of the practices were rescheduled in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene and the subsequent delayed opening for school. I think our preparation is behind but hopefully, we can catch up and get where were supposed to be, the coach said. Weve looked ill-prepared at times in scrimmages, but thats what scrimmages are for. Im hopeful well get back on track. As for the winning tradition the Rams have built, Marinelli is confident the players are ready to add a new chapter. Youd like to think they want to write their own legacy of what their senior year is, but they also know its been done before, Marinelli said. So if we can get the right attutude going in and they carry some of that with them, we have the possibility to be really good. We have a lot to do, but this could develop into something good.
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Lou Marinelli (31st year)
2010 Record: 11-2, Class L runner-up, Turkey Bowl champions Captains: Matt Milano, Thomas Rochlin, Bobby Distler and Kevin McDonough Others to watch: Dylan Leeming, John Brainard, Hunter Budd, Patrick Newton, Kalin Killinger, Connor Kilbane, Peter Kraus, Louis Hagopian, Hunter Budd, Duke Repko and Will Nemiroff. The Big Games Sept. 30 vs. Fairfield-Warde; Oct. 22 vs. St. Joseph at Dunning Field - The Rams finished just outside the bubble to qualify for the FCIAC final last year and their 28-27 loss to St. Joseph in Trumbull was the reason. This year, New Canaan has revenge on its mind as it gets the Cadets on Homecoming Day at Dunning Field; Oct. 4 at Stamford; Nov. 11 vs. Trumbull at Dunning Field; Nov. 24 - Annual Turkey Bowl vs. Darien at Dunning Field.
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NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Sarah Mannelly (20) battles a St. Joseph Cadet at Connor Field last fall. A defender, Mannelly returns as a team captain alongside goalie Holly Burwick and defender Julia Tuttle.
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Girls Soccer
New Canaans Madzie Carroll takes to the air for the ball during a game at Dunning Field last fall. The Rams return 16 varsity veterans to their roster this year.
Persky. Up top at forward, New Canaan again features experience. Three-year varsity veteran Abigail Sawabini, a junior, is back as a striker, with Madzie Carroll and Eileen Dinnie, two more juniors, also back in the ranks. New to the offensive attack is freshman Courtney Overacker. Bamford said all four players are capable scorers and will help provide some different looks this season. Despite the disruptions and delays caused by Tropical Storm Irene, the Rams were able to put together a solid preseason, winning their first two scrimmages by a combined score of 6-0. New Canaan opened the season Tuesday night in Norwalk and will receive a big early test in the second game, when they face the FairfieldWarde Mustangs in a road game today, Thursday.
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Kirk Bamford (3rd year)
2010 Record: 16-5-2; FCIAC playoffs, Class L semis Captains: Holly Burwick, Julia Tuttle and Sarah Mannelly Others to watch: Anna Borea, Stephanie Benko, Kelly Armstrong, Brianna McEwan, Abigail Sawabini, Madzie Carroll, Lauren Holec and Kendall Danforth The Big Games Sept. 15 at Fairfield-Warde; Sept. 23 vs. Darien at Connor Field; Sept. 27 at Wilton; Oct. 25 vs. Ridgefield at Dunning Stadium; Oct. 27 at Greenwich - New Canaan and Greenwich have had some memorable clashes over the years, including last years battle, won by Greenwich, 2-1. This years meeting comes late in the season and, given the quality of the two programs, should be a big one for playoff seedings.
NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
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Alex Spinu sets the pace for New Canaan during last years FCIAC boys cross country championships in waveny Park. Spinu has earned All-FCIAC First Team honors the past two seasons, while New Canaan has finished in the top five as a team.
Bennett and Isaiah Maisonette, Remley said. Michael Pickhardt is a sophomore and I think hes going to good year. Were still identifying some of the younger talent thats coming in, but I think those guys will round out a pretty good group and contribute. The Rams begin the season with three meets on the road, including the opening competition yesterday, Wednesday, at Staples High School in Westport. They will they race in the Wilton Invitational at Allens Meadows on Saturday, with a dual meet, again in Wilton, next Tuesday. New Canaan then returns home and will race on the trails of Waveny Park for the remainder of the FCIAC season. The conference championship meet is scheduled for Thursday, October 21, in Waveny
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Evan Remley (8th year)
2010 Record: 11-6; 5th at FCIACs Captains: Alex Spinu, Dylan Kavookjian, Henson Orser and Wes Rhudy Others to watch: Kalan Lysenko, George Bennett, Isaiah Maisonette, and Michael Pickhardt The Big Meet Oct. 21 FCIAC Championship at Waveny Park - The centerpiece of Fairfield Countys cross country season is a sight to behold with a huge crowd of spectators and competitors against a scenic New England backdrop. The Rams finished fifth last year and are trying to move up, while senior co-captain Alex Spinu, an All-FCIAC First Teamer for the past two years, looks to cap his career in fitting fashion.
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Art Brown (2nd year)
2010 Record: 6-9 Captains: Cara Schulte, Georgia Hunsinger, Maggie ORourke, Kellianne Hickey and Elizabeth Kilbride. Others to watch: Katie DiFazio, Kelly Saiz and Colette Pelligrini de Paur The Big Meet Oct. 20 FCIAC Championship at Waveny Park - The high school cross country season ends quickly and this championship race is one of the gems of the fall athletics season. The FCIAC also features many D1 college prospects. For many of the Rams, this will be a chance to build upon the experience gained last fall, while for newcomers, it will be a unique challenge.
Cara Schulte competes at the FCIAC championship meet in waveny Park last year. Schulte returns as a team captain this year, alongside Georgia Hunsinger, Maggie ORourke, Kellianne Hickey and Elizabeth Kilbride.
the trails of Waveny Park. Its a tough league and I dont think were at the level of the top teams yet; were more in the middle of the pack, but were headed in the right direction, Brown said. Our goal eventually is to be competitive with everybody in the year.
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NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Volleyball
New Canaans Andrea Mullaney (19, left) and Kellen Tensen stay focused on the serve during a match at NCHS last season. The two Rams return as senior captains this year, alongside classmate Gwen Van de Graf.
York will be on the back line, Emma Stracke will be an outside hitter, and Annie Conover will be an outside hitter/middle blocker. Taylor is just strong and steady back there, Campbell said. Shes another veteran and you just tell her to get the work done and she gets it done. Annie Conover is coming back as an outside and shes also working as a middle. Shes just very aggressive and very focused in on the game. She gets in the zone very easily. And Emma Stracke is back as an outside hitter and she has a lot of really wonderful talents that were really trying to work with. Not every volleyball player looks the same in terms of their form, but you can work with it to make them the most effective that they can be. Right now, shes been really effective in her abilities. Campbell pointed to the players versatility as one of New Canaans biggest strengths this fall. Many of the Rams play multiple positions and Campbell said its up to the coaches to find the magic in the right spots. Also, a few injuries during the preseason have afforded Campbell and the coaching staff an opportunity to see some of the younger players in action, and that revealed the Rams have several more options. Were excited about the potential of the younger girls, Campbell said. Theyre making great progress and theyre learning a lot from the older girls. The Rams began their season with a match at Brien McMahon yesterday, Wednesday, and will host matches against Danbury on Friday and Central on Monday. Campbell is hopeful that the players will make a quick transition from practices and scrimmages to the real deal. Im looking for the moment when all those girls who focused their attention so much in practices make that shift into game play, she said. As soon as we begin and get our rhythm down and start seeing opponents, I really expect them to begin gelling a lot more. They like a good challenge and they look forward to it.
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Katie Campbell (7th year)
2010 Record: 12-9 Captains: Kellen Tensen, Andrea Mullaney and Gwen Van de Graf Others to watch: Annie Conover, Cassidy Ward, Taylor Copeland-York and Emma Stracke The Big Matches Sept. 23 at Darien; Sept. 26 vs. Wilton at NCHS; Sept. 28 vs. Trumbull at NCHS; Oct. 3 at Stamford; Oct. 12 at Ridgefield - New Canaan was no stranger to five-set matches last year, playing in seven of them and winning five. Ridgefield was one that got away. The Rams will try to take this one on the Tigers home court; Oct. 21 at Fairfield-Warde; Oct. 24 vs. Greenwich at NCHS
Emma Stracke gets ready to serve up a winner during a match at NCHS last year.
NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
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From left, Scott OBrien (16), Tim Pritchard (13), JonLuke Ferrandino (10) and Justin Petierra (2) celebrate Ferrandinos goal in last years Class L championship game. OBrien graduated, but Ferrandino, Pritchard and Pertierra all return for another playoff run.
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Boys Soccer
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Victor Sanchez (3rd year)
2010 Record: 13-5-4, FCIAC semis, Class L champs Captains: Jon-Luke Ferrandino, Tim Pritchard and Scott Levene Others to watch: Steven Valente, Robert Valente, Tom Carey, Charlie Pickhardt, Jack ORourke, Marcus Hijkoop. Keith Haydu, Justin Pertierra The Big Games Sept. 22 at Ridgefield; Sept. 24 vs. Warde at Connor Field; Oct. 4 at Bridgeport Central; Oct. 10 at Darien; Oct. 13 at Wilton; Oct. 24 at Norwalk - Last falls clash between the Bears and Rams in the FCIAC semis may have been the game of the year. New Canaan, the No. 8 seed, erased three deficits and defeated Norwalk, the States top-ranked team on penalty kicks. Norwalk wont forget that loss any time soon, setting this match up as one to watch.
Steven Valente controls the ball during the State Class L title game last year.
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NEW CANAAN ADVERTISER, NEW CANAAN, CONN., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Cara Egan competes during one of the FCSL Div. 2 championship meets this summer. Egan, Grace Duncan, Adelyn Graf and Emma Tobey are co-captains of an NCHS squad which is defending FCIAC and State Class L titles.
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Sophomore Alex Aliapoulios competes in the freestyle during last years FCIAC championship meet.
upset she couldnt water train. Shes not one to steer away from competition and challenges and shes another go-to person. Graf also leads off the medley relay, swimming the backstroke to start every meet. Fine said shes opened some eyes. Shes got so much pop and flair in her 50 back and shes always wowed me as a coach and the rest of the team. She really does set a tone for the team, Fine said. Duncan and Tobey are versatile swimmers who, like Egan and Graf, will help New Canaan in numerous events. Duncan is strong in the 200 and 500 freestyles, but may also swim the backstroke this year. Tobeys main races are the 100 butterfly and the 100 backstroke, but she could see some time in the 200 IM. Grace and Emma are both the kind of people who speak softly and carry a big stick, Fine said. Theyre soft-spoken but theyre steady. Emma and Grace just quietly get the job done. They never miss a beat in practice and always do what weve needed them to do in meets and championships. Theyre both versatile and theres never a concern because you can always turn to them. The senior class also features Ali Rusch, Lindsay Jones, and Caroline Picard. You can pretty much slot Ali into the 50 and the 100 free. Shes a true sprinter to the end, Fine said. Shes been a part of All-American relays as a sophomore and a junior. She made top eight in the 50 free in the States and FCIACs, so were looking for her to score some big points for us. Lindsay Jones was a big part of our team last year and she swam the 2 IM and the 100 breast, he added. Breaststroke was an event that was weaker for us last year, so she worked all season to get better and she ended up as a second alternate at States and dropped eight seconds through the season. Shes an absolute contributor and we need her to do that again. Picard may not be as flashy as some of her teammates, but she plays a big part in the teams success. Caroline does everything with no complaints she works extremely hard, Fine said. She brings camaraderie and leadership to the table and we need that. She swims with a lot of the younger girls and that helps her take on that leadership role. Shes doing some good things. Of course, any talk of the Rams chances at contending start with junior Maddie Rusch, who has gotten even faster, according to Fine. This summer, she just missed the Olympic Trial cut in the 100 fly and the 50 freestyle. Besides the fact that Maddie is much faster in the water than she was last year, the biggest thing shes done is shes matured, Fine said. Not only is she talented, she has matured in terms of what she can do in any event now. To be competitive at the championship level, you need people like Maddie. Erin Dunstan is another junior standout in the breaststroke and the IM, while Tess Musky-Goldwyn, another junior, has also impressed the coach. Erin Dunstan had an unbelievable offseason. Fine said. She plays water polo, too, but I think this year she focused a little bit more on swimming and shes determined this year. She wants to win that 100 breast at States and break the school record.
Rams at a glance
Head Coach Dave Fine (8th year)
2010 Record: 7-1, FCIAC & Class L Champs, Open runner-up Captains: Cara Egan, Adelyn Graf, Grace Duncan and Emma Tobey Others to watch: Ali Rusch, Lindsay Jones, Maddie Rusch, Erin Dunstan, Meredith Jonker (diving), Ariana Ross (diving), Jenna Egan, Alex Aliapoulios and Tess Musky-Goldwyn The Big Meets Sept. 27 at Wilton; Oct. 12 at Greenwich; Oct. 28 vs. Darien at the New Canaan YMCA Last year, the Rams knocked off the Blue Wave on Dariens Homecoming weekend and served notice to the rest of the FCIAC that New Canaan was a legitimate contender. Darien and New Canaan are both loaded with talent this season and this sets up to be another great battle.
The work shes been doing in practice is unbelievable. Sophomores Jenna Egan and Alex Aliapolios return to the fold after solid freshman years. One thing both of them carry into high school sports is that they love to race, Fine said. You put them in a race scenario and youre going to see something special. Among the freshmen, Fine likes what he sees from the youngest of the Rusch sisters, Olivia, Erin Bucci and Grace Stryker. Rusch and Bucci will compete in the 100 back, with Stryker in the 100 fly. New Canaan is also loaded at diving, with Meredith Jonker and Ariana Ross back for their senior years, and freshman Kylie Tobin looking strong as well. Jonker was fourth in the Class L competition last fall, while Ross was seventh. Fine is confident head diving coach Joe Sommas crew will be a great source of points this year. Our diving is going to be one of our very, very strong points this year, Fine said. Meredith and Ari were strong at States last year and scored well in the Open meet. Theyve worked hard and are better divers than they were last year. The Rams open the season with Trumbull, with Darien, Wilton, Greenwich and Staples, all solid FCIAC teams, yet to come. For Fine, that imposing schedule is reason to smile. The more competitive the dual meets are, the better were going to be prepared for the end of the season, he said. If I had eight meets that were all Darien, Wilton, Greenwich and Trumbull, Id take that any day because it makes us a better team.
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