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Wave boys lacrosse ace Case Matheis (right, No. 4) paced DHS cranking up 55 goals, 94 points last season. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Crane, Johnston and Smith will captain the Wave over the waves
By Steven Buono is a lot of depth.” and a Stamford group.” New to the team, are 10th foundation for the makings of
Sailing
Times Sports Editor Captains are Olivia Crane, New hurdles await last graders Nick Cohen, Caroline a great team this year,” said
Bobby Johnston and Sarah yearʼs champs. Spring 2011 Feehan, Jack Fisher, Connor Hall. “All new members are a
Ten returning seasoned Smith. “This yearʼs team has a few Nackley, Ben Sickenger, pleasant surprise as they come
sailors lift the Wave over the “This is our third week of challenges,” Hall said. “Six Wave Preview Marya von Schmidt, and with a lot of racing experience
Sound this spring. practice and the team is look- team members from the very freshmen Jackie Haranzo and and a solid commitment to the
“The team is looking great ing very solid,” said Hall, who successful 2010 team graduat- Sailors include seniors Dave Haley Okun. program.”
this year,” said DHS sailing is assisted by Patricia McGarry. ed. However, this yearʼs team Bigelow, Will Kerr, juniors “Our returning team mem-
coach Britt Hall. “We have “We are looking forward to captains, have exhibited great Mac Bartam , Nick Connery, bers Dave Bigelow, Will Kerr,
10 returning sailors and eight our first (races) on April 2 leadership to bring the team Sarah Graves, sophomores Ian Mac Bartam, Nick Connery,
new to the team. All athletes against Greenwich High up to the very high bar set in Crane, Julia Fuller. Sarah Graves, Ian Crane and Schedule is online at
are experienced racers so there School, Staples High School 2010.” Julia Fuller are our strong darienps.org/darienathletics/
Jumps and distance events to pace girls track to FCIAC Eastern heights
By Steven Buono Girls Track
Times Sports Editor
Spring 2011
The Blue Wave girls track Wave Preview
team is the favorite to take the
FCIAC East. And the Wave
may take it further than that long/triple jumper; juniors
this spring too. Lexi Ashburne, sprinter, Livy
“The FCIAC Championship Ashburne, sprinter, Catie
team title is a strong possibil- Bartone, distance runner,
ity,” said Darien coach Steve Elizabeth Benitez, thrower,
Norris. “Danbury has a slight Katie Close, sprinter, Emma
edge over us. We should go Davis, distance runner, Katie
undefeated until we meet Donovan 400/800, Claire
Danbury in the final tri-meet Gaffney, 400, Sherry Gilronan,
of the season at Danbury. Both sprinter, Victoria Kominek:
teams will be keyed for that javelin thrower, Natalie Metz
date, May 16.” discus, shot, Alex Pear dis-
Darien captains are seniors tance, Katie Southworth vault-
Alex Iqbal, a sprinter/hurdler, er, Niya Wright shot put, Leslie
third in the FCIAC 300 hur- Yuen distance; sophomores
dles, Charlotte Phillips, sprint- Jenny Bealle distance, Sarah
er/jumper, fourth in CIAC Colon distance, Katie Farren
indoor Class L pole vault, distance, Grace Loh distance,
Lee Bolton, vaulter, second Sophie Long sprinter, Eleanor
indoor Class L, Megan Keane, Smith jumper, Brittany Tiano
first in indoor Class L 1000 thrower, Caroline Weihs dis-
and Caroline Kapustynski, a tance; freshmen Catherine
thrower. Lacy, Class L indoor jumping
Darien went 11-1 in 2010 champ.
in dual meets, was second at Jumps are a main strength
the FCIAC meet, to Danbury, as always.
third at Class L and seventh “In Crafford, Bolton, and
at open. Phillips, we have three of
Graduation losses include the best five vaulters in the
distance runners Hannah Lyons FCIAC,” Norris said. “Lacy is
(competing at Hamilton), Kelly among the leagueʼs top three
Brophy, sprinters Meredith in high jump and long jump.”
Jordan, Meg Murphy, Sam Distance running is also
Simon (competing at Ohio where points will be found.
Wesleyan), jumpers Christie “Keane is indoor state cham-
Gasparino (competing at pion at 1000m,” Norris said.
Clemson), Mackenzie Jones, “Our 4 x 800 relay team
Robin Bone (moved to proved to be the second best
Canada), throwers Aimee Rich team in Conn. during the
(competing at Conn College), indoor season.
Annarae Anderson. “Individuals from that team
Norris begins 103rd season — Amanda Dobler, Katie
at Darien, distance coach is Donovan, Grace Loh — will
David Ott, sprint coach Ella win races.”
Long, throwing coaches Ben At javelin, Victoria Kominek
Bartol and Patty Leasure, vault hopes to improve on her 2010
Glenn Crafford. FCIAC fourth place finish, in
Key athletes also include shot put, Kominek and Niya
seniors Julia Boulton, distance Wright were among the top
runner, Elizabeth Crafford, seven FCIAC throwers.
indoor Class L championSarah Darien is looking for more
Dailey, high jumper, Amanda short sprinters.
Dobler, first team All-FCIAC A BOLTON OUT OF THE BLUE — Julia Bolton is one of several leading vaulters for DHS.
Schedule is online at
cross country, Katie Kirkman, darienps.org/darienathletics/
(Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
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DEMAIO DELIVERS — Jess DeMaio is back on the mound for DHS this spring. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Senior captain Nicole Buch (left) slides into third at states last spring. At right, catcher Olivia Gozdz peeks out from behind her mask. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photos)
SOPHOMORE WITH MORE — Underclassman Izzy Lee is coming off a strong rookie season last year. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Scott: ‘We’ve got a lot of new faces this year, with a lot of potential’
By David DesRoches Baseball
Times Reporter
Spring 2011
Aluminum bats are cracking Wave Preview
and leather gloves are popping as
the Darien High School baseball
team prepares to make 2011 a year,” Pidgeon said. “I know I
year of redemption. didnʼt swing the bat like I wanted
After putting up four wins to to last year, but this summer I got
start the 2010 season, the Blue my swing better.”
Wave boys ended last year at During practice, Pidgeon
8-12. In at least 10 of those loss- whacked several solid base hits
es, however, Darien led or tied and even took the coachʼs nasty
at some point. This year, coach deuce to the outfield.
Mike Scott hopes that the Wave Both captains will continue
will capitalize on any tight games playing Americaʼs pastime next
and keep the wins from slipping year in college — Hurn signed on
away. to play for Amherst and Pidgeon
“Weʼve got a good core offense will take the field at Stone Hill
this year,” Scott said, after toss- College.
ing batting practice on a cold Also returning this year is
Thursday afternoon. “Our guys senior Justin Pryor, who plays
are working hard. They know the third base and leftfield. Sam
game and how to approach the Gillespie is back behind the plate
game.” for the Blue Wave, and, along
The departure of first base- with Pidgeon and Pryor, will be
man John Gardner left a gaping the offensive backbone for the
hole in the Waveʼs attack, Scott team, Scott said.
said. “He was a huge part of our “Theyʼll put themselves in
offense,” he said. Gardner batted scoring position, and if we can
.453 last year and hit a majority get some guys to hit around them
of the teamʼs RBIs. and drive in some runs, weʼll be
Also leaving the diamond this in good shape,” Scott said.
year are southpaw pitchers David The defensive middle looks
Hickey, whoʼs now tossing for strong, starting with Pidgeon at
Yale, and Ricky Hodges, who shortstop and Bryan Previte in
found a home at Virginia Tech. centerfield.
This leaves the Wave with only Darienʼs baseball program has
one left-hander for the mound, seen its ups and downs, but since
sophomore Ricky Miller. Scott took the helm the boys
“Weʼve got a lot of new faces are steadily finding their niche
this year, with a lot of poten- in the competitive FCIAC divi-
tial,” Scott said. Team co-captain sion. “Last year we had a pretty
Andrew Hurn is the number one stacked opposition,” Scott said.
pitcher this season. “There were a bunch of [Division
“Weʼre looking pretty good so I] pitchers in the league.”
far,” Hurn said. “Weʼve got a In their only playoff game from
lot of guys trying to win their 2010, the Wave nearly defeated
spots.” Fairfield Ludlowe, which later
Dillon Duncan returns to the went on to win the conference.
mound as the number two pitch- The Blue Wave head into the
er. Scott added that many pitchers 2011 season on April 6 when they
are vying for the number three battle Bassick High School at
slot, and the talent there is excep- Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The
tional. home opener is April 7 against
Leading the offense is senior New Fairfield.
co-captain Dan Pidgeon who Schedule is online at darienps.
starts at shortstop. “Our offense org/darienathletics/ TAKING THE LEAD — Dan Pidgeon is Wave leading batter and a captain this spring.
has improved a lot since last (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
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LANDING IN SAND — Track standout senior Kevin Keller, above in 2010 action, is out hurt to start the season. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
TOP OF THE ORDER — Lonneke Eenkema van Dijk is the likely No. 1 for the team she and Amanda Brodsky captain. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
O’Donnell starts 22nd season on links a finalist for coach of the year
By Steven Buono Boys Golf They are joined by junior Kevin Steinthal (junior), Jim “Andrew Winter has the most addition, there is solid com-
Times Sports Editor returning varsity player James Anderson (junior), Kieren Suri varsity experience and has petition between returning jv
Spring 2011 Burgoyne. (sophomore), Andrew Morgan been an excellent performer players and new faces for var-
Darien 22-year coach Tom Darien is coming off of a (soph), Nick Stratton (sopho- in the big time postseason sity playing time.
Wave Preview 13-5 season in 2010 when more). events.” “This yearʼs team features
OʼDonnell enters the season
one of eight finalists for the the Wave was seventh at the New faces include, fresh- Curry played in seven varsi- a nice mix of players ready
National High School Golf Between then and now, FCIAC tournament, 13th in men, Jake Arevalo, Trevor ty matches last season and had to compete this season for the
Coach of the Year award. though, here is how things are DII at states. McGovern, Matt Ross, the lowest average on the jv FCIAC and state titles as well
The winner is to be announced shaping up on the links. Key losses include Sean Cameron Van de Graaf, Mac team, while Carmody played as a solid young group looking
at the National High School The Wave is led by senior Fahey, Tim Westcott, James Koorbusch. in six varsity matches. to build for the future.”
coaches Association banquet captains Andrew Winter, Tyrrell. “The three seniors and James “Both have shown the abil- Schedule is online at
in Grand Rapids, Michigan Brian Curry, Chris Carmody. Returning jv players com- Burgoyne give us a solid var- ity to play well at the varsity darienps.org/darienathletics/
June 20-22. peting for varsity spots are sity nucleus,” OʼDonnell said. level,” said OʼDonnell. “In
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TUZ ON THE RUN — Captain Emma Tuzinkiewicz clears the zone in playoffs action in 2010. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
SOPHOMORE STOPPER — Goalie Caylee Waters is a sophomore starter, her positioning improved from her rookie year. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)