LL_Game-Day-CROPPED16“Seven in ’11” was the Darien Blue Wave’s rallying cry in 2011.

As in, a seventh straight Connecticut state title in 2011.

But that bid was denied by Wilton as the Warriors downed the Blue Wave in the semifinals before going on to win the championship.

It was the latest plot twist in one of the biggest rivalries in Connecticut.

Tonight, the teams will renew that rivalry in a 7 p.m. game at Wilton’s Fujitani’s Field.

Also on the FCIAC slate today, Ridgefield plays at Stamford at 4 p.m. and Fairfield Ludlowe, which played Darien to a 7-4 game in the teams’ opener, hosts Greenwich at 7 p.m.

CHSAA Division AA finalists Fordham Prep and defending champion Iona Prep play their first meeting of the season today at 4:30 p.m. at Iona Prep.

Yorktown will prepare for its Saturday showdown against fellow two-time New York state semifinalist Bronxville when it visits 2012 Class C sectional finalist Hen Hud on the new turf field at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry at 5 p.m.

Also in Section 1, longtime rivals Horace Greeley and Fox Lane meet at 4:15 p.m. at Fox Lane. Put Valley plays at John F. Kennedy Catholic at 4:30 p.m. John Jay visits Brewster and Rye hosts Pleasantville at 5 p.m. Arlington hosts Mahopac at 5:15 p.m. Byram Hills visits Harrison at 6 p.m. Somers visits Lakeland/Panas at 7 p.m. at Walter Panas High School.

The Long Island slate includes a 4:30 p.m. game between Massapequa and host Farmingdale.

In its final game before facing Chaminade on Saturday, Manhasset hosts North Shore at 5 p.m.

In Suffolk, West Islip looks to bounce back from its loss earlier this week to Smithtown East, when it plays at Walt Whitman at 4:45 p.m.

In an intriguing prep battle, Hill Academy of Ontario, Canada, plays at Fairfield Prep (Conn.).

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32 Responses to “Thursday, 4/11: Darien/Wilton, Fordham Prep/Iona Prep renew rivalries; Section 1 matchups include Greeley-Fox Lane, John Jay-Brewster, Arlington-Mahopac and Somers-Lakeland/Panas; Massapequa plays at Farmingdale”

  1. And Now says:

    Tonight at Panas 7:00 PM
    The Coach Lou Cup. Going back to his original stomping grounds. This game is always a classic. Believe the biggest margin has beenn 2 goals With couple OTs.
    Predictions??

  2. LaxLessons.com says:

    Final: Iona Prep 5, Fordham 4, OT

  3. LaxLessons.com says:

    Darien leads Wilton 3-1 after one. Peter Lindley has two goals. Ted Ottens is 5-0 on face offs for Wilton.

  4. slacrosse says:

    Rye score?

  5. LaxLessons.com says:

    Darien is up 6-3 at the half. Lindley with three. Harry Gillespie has two. Wilton will start the second half with a two-man advantage.

  6. Admirals fan says:

    Arlington over PAC 9 to 7!

  7. SLAX says:

    Rye6-3

  8. LaxLessons.com says:

    Final: Arlington 9, Mahopac 7

  9. Sgt hulka says:

    JJ-Brewster?

  10. LaxLessons.com says:

    Final: Byram Hills 8, Harrison 6

  11. Lax bro says:

    Any updates on Somers lp?

  12. LaxLessons.com says:

    Rye beats Pleasantville 6-3

  13. LaxLessons.com says:

    We have a good one in Wilton. Warriors score three straight to pull within 9-7 heading into the fourth.

    • LaxLessons.com says:

      Wilton has pulled within 9-8 to start the fourth.

      • LaxLessons.com says:

        Darien holds on for a 12-10 win in an intense, heated FCIAC battle. Peter Lindley has his second six-goal game in the Wave’s three games

        • LaxLessons.com says:

          Darien 3 – 3 – 3 – 3 = 12

          Wilton 1 – 2 – 4 – 3 = 10

          Darien Scoring:

          Peter Lindley 6-0

          John Reed 2-4

          Harry Gillespie 3-0

          Kyle Cornell 1-2

          Jack Kniffin 0-1

          Wilton Scoring:

          Hayes 2-1

          Reyes Guerra Dunn 2-1

          Burns 2-0

          Devane 1-1

          Ottens 1-1

          Baird 1-0

          Noonan 1-0

          Darien Goalie Saves:

          Phil Huffard 13

          Wilton Goalie Saves:

          Johnson 12

          Records:

          Darien 3-1 (3-0 FCIAC)

          Wilton 1-3 (1-2 FCIAC)

          Wilton’s Ted Ottens continues to dominate the faceoff X: going 20 – 23

  14. BH says:

    nice win for BH over Harrison 8-6 Connor Morley and the BH defense were all over Marino & Co.

  15. ShwamieSays says:

    Jay 10 Brewster 2

    Jays Defense was swarming tonight. Brewster could not get anything going. Was on Defense most of game.

  16. Fox Lax says:

    Fox Lane beat Greeley 8-7.

  17. Luv Lax says:

    Final: L/P 8, Somers 6

  18. always around says:

    YORKTOWN 22-HH 4

  19. sec1 says:

    Town 22-4 over Hen Hud 18-4 at half, Town won every FO in first half.
    Hen Huds Ledwyn did not play.

  20. LaxLessons.com says:

    Final: Lakeland/Panas 8, Somers 6 (First win for LP)

  21. CT Lax says:

    Intense game between Darien and Wilton, emotions boiled over at times but a good effort by both teams. Wilton has a big advantage everytime it sets on the field with Ottens on FOs

  22. LaxLessons.com says:

    Final: Delbarton 8, Seton Hall Prep 7. Good effort by a SHP team that’s now 1-4. Delbarton is 3-0.

  23. who scored says:

    who scored for YORKTOWN

  24. sec1 says:

    Town scoring Mariano had 4 and 4 Palmadesso 3 and 2, starters only played the first half.

  25. Sailors Fan says:

    Bright spot: Senior A Kevin McDermott had all 4Gs for the Sailors.

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