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Dave Stewart

Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media.

Stories By Dave Stewart

Volleyball top performers, games to watch

A look at some of the best performances in CIAC girls volleyball from the past week and a look ahead at a few intriguing match-ups. Dave Stewart

Athletic counselor role at Danbury High to be filled by DiNardo

Jackie DiNardo will take on new role as an academic counselor to Danbury athletes, a position made possible by a $25K grant. Dave Stewart

Greenwich volleyball holds off Ludlowe in Class LL final rematch

The Greenwich volleyball team won a five-set match with Ludlowe, overcoming a comeback bid in a Class LL final rematch. Dave Stewart

No. 7 St. Joseph holds off fourth-quarter rally, defeats Masuk

The St. Joseph football team held off a fourth-quarter rally by Masuk and scored its third straight win to open the season. Dave Stewart

Defense rules in No. 2 New Canaan's win over No. 9 Fairfield Prep

The New Canaan football team stopped three late drives by Fairfield Prep and won its third straight game to open the season. Dave Stewart

Girls swimming and diving top performers, meets to watch

A look at some of the top performances in Connecticut girls swimming and diving so far this season, and a few upcoming meets to watch. Dave Stewart

Easton's Connor Kelly wins Premier Lacrosse title with Waterdogs

Easton's Connor Kelly scored twice as the Premier Lacrosse League's Waterdogs won the 2022 championship over the Chaos. Dave Stewart

Maloney football, now a state champion, faces Darien in next test

Maloney football of Meriden faces Darien in clash of defending Connecticut high school Class L and LL champions. Dave Stewart

Darien football shuts out Bridgeport Central for first victory

The Darien football bounced back from its loss to St. Joseph and rolled to a shutout win over Bridgeport Central on Saturday. Dave Stewart

Volleyball top performers, games to watch

A look at some of the top performances in Connecticut high school girls volleyball so far this season, and a few upcoming games to watch. Dave Stewart

No. 2 New Canaan football runs past McMahon for second win

The second-ranked New Canaan football team scored five rushing touchdowns and defeated Brien McMahon at Dunning Field for its second win. Dave Stewart

No. 1 Greenwich rallies past Ridgefield in scoring frenzy

The No. 1 ranked Greenwich football overcame a 21-0 second quarter deficit and defeated Ridgefield in a game which featured 13 touchdowns and 91 points. Dave Stewart

Pyne's time arrives as Notre Dame football's starting QB

Drew Pyne, who holds several passing records with New Canaan football, is taking over as Notre Dame's starting quarterback this week against California. Dave Stewart

Rams by the numbers: A football win, Drew Pyne, and a record kick

New Canaan started the CIAC football season with a shutout, Ty Groff booted a record field goal, and Drew Pyne named Notre Dame's quarterback. Dave Stewart

Norwalk football coaches Ireland, Tucci reunite to lead Bears

When Pat Miller resigned as Norwalk football's head coach this summer, former coaches Sean Ireland and Pete Tucci teamed up to rejoin the Bears. Dave Stewart

25 CIAC swimmers and divers to watch, what to look for in 2022

A look at some of the CIAC's girls swimmers and divers to watch and a few stories to look for in 2022. Dave Stewart

Staples tops New Canaan in battle of last two Class L champs

The Staples field hockey team scored four second-half goals in a statement win over defending Class L champion New Canaan on Monday. Dave Stewart

New Canaan football blanks Xavier behind Telesco's four TDs

New Canaan's football team had four touchdowns from Hunter Telesco, a record-setting kick from Ty Groff, and shutout from the defense in win over Xavier. Dave Stewart

Darien's football legacy drives Wave in title defense

Darien football has built a legacy of success with four state championships and seven finals appearances in eight seasons, Dave Stewart

Trumbull’s Carley sets path to UConn volleyball

Setter Maggie Carley, a senior co-captain on the Trumbull girls volleyball team, will join the UConn women’s team next year. By Dave Stewart