New Canaan

Lachapelle and Marinelli reflect on milestone 400 wins

November 15, 2024
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Northbridge coach Ken Lachapelle and New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli accomplished a rare feat for football coaches on Friday night. Both won their 400th game.  When NEFJ told both coaches that they had each won their 400th game, the first thing each of them said was, “Please congratulate coach for me.” It speaks to the kind of people Coach Lachapelle and Coach Marinelli are. It’s why they have lasted so…

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Class L — New Canaan 28, Darien 21 — Rams win second straight

December 9, 2023
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By Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — The New Canaan Rams clashed with the Darien Blue Wave for the Class L state championship Saturday, and the Rams earned their second straight Class L title, 28-21. In what looked improbable even half way through the fourth quarter, the Rams found a way to make timely plays on both offense and defense to come from behind to secure another trophy. “That……

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Class L State Title Game Preview: #2 New Canaan Rams vs. #8 Darien Blue Wave

December 9, 2023
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Two of the best programs in state history square off today in a Class L state title game that many might not have predicted at the beginning of the season.  New Canaan being in this game was expected. Darien however is a different story. Many people thought that the Blue Wave would be rebuilding under first year coach Andy Grant but a talented group of underclassman has paved the way……

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