Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Weston JVs Post 5th Shutout Weston JVs Post 5th Shutout Weston JVs Post 5th Shutout
Weston JVs Post 5th Shutout The Weston High School junior varsity soccer team posted its fifth shutout of the season Saturday with a 2-0 win over Seymour. Weston's junior varsity squad has surrendered just two goals in its last five outings. The JV boys soccer team has a winning record and has given up only two goals in its last five outings. With this week's shutout over Seymour, the JV Trojans posted its fifth shut out thus far this season. In Saturday's win over Seymour, the young Trojans had many shots on goal and fine ball control from Stephen Schwartz, Colin Wyler Sam Meyers and Russel Kirschenbaum. There was ag…
Westhill Girls Outkick Staples in Soccer Westhill Girls Outkick Staples in Soccer Westhill Girls Outkick Staples in Soccer
Westhill Girls Outkick Staples in Soccer Westhill High School's girls soccer team pressured Staples early and often in Wednesday's showdown between two of the hottest teams in the league. The Vikings' early pressure paid off as Lizzie Van Name scored in the 10th minute, and the Vikings went on to a 1-0 win at Loeffler Field. "We definitely wanted to come out hard,'' said Van Name, whose shot from about 12 yards out cleanly beat Staples' goalkeeper Jesse Ambrose. "It always feels good to score a goal and give the team a lift early." Westhill (7-2-3) dominated the game early. The Vikings controlled the ball early and had the Wrecker…
Romaniello Wins Cape Cod Tourney Romaniello Wins Cape Cod Tourney Romaniello Wins Cape Cod Tourney
Romaniello Wins Cape Cod Tourney Jim Romaniello of Stamford recently won the Fordie Pitts Jr. low amateur trophy at the Cape Cod Senior Open at Hyannis Golf Club. Romaniello shot a 73 in the final round for a two-round total of 147 to beat runner-up John Crook of Cape Cod National by three strokes. Romaniello finished with a flourish by getting birdies on the last two holes to pull away from Crook. "It was my best win ever," Romaniello said. "I've been working very hard on my game, more than ever. I've been working hard on improving my short game. I've been spending a lot of time on that." Romaniello plays at E. Gaynor…
CBC Rowers Push Off From New Home CBC Rowers Push Off From New Home CBC Rowers Push Off From New Home
CBC Rowers Push Off From New Home There's a new training area, new members and even a new coach among the crew at the Connecticut Boat Club. What hasn't changed are coach Liz Trond's expectations for excellence and commitment to building one of the best rowing teams in the nation. The CBC moved to a new location this summer at the Oyster Bend Marina on Platt Street in Norwalk. Trond welcomed 37 members, an increase of nearly 50 percent. She and assistant coach Jim Sweitzer also welcomed aboard Charles Huthmaker, who had been executive director for the Norwalk River Rowing Association. The moves all portend continued success…
Panthers Rout Mahopac to Reach Semis Panthers Rout Mahopac to Reach Semis Panthers Rout Mahopac to Reach Semis
Panthers Rout Mahopac to Reach Semis The seventh-grade Norwalk Panthers routed previously unbeaten Mahopac, 36-6, to reach the semifinals of the Candlewood Valley League football tournament. The Panthers (6-2) again used a total team effort as special teams, defense and offense contributed to secure the victory. The Panthers special teams returned two punts for touchdowns, and another was called back because of a questionable penalty. A.J. Jerome scored on punt returns of 70 and 62 yards for the Panthers. Malcolm Robinson blocked an extra point, and Jerome kicked three extra points. The defense recorded more than 10 plays …
Darien 7 White Wins 4th Straight Darien 7 White Wins 4th Straight Darien 7 White Wins 4th Straight
Darien 7 White Wins 4th Straight The Darien seventh-grade White team stopped Fairfield Blue, 27-14, in a Fairfield County Football League game on Sunday. It was the fourth straight victory for Darien White, which has outscored its opponents 78-20 during its winning streak. It has also registered two shutouts. Darien White (4-1-1) meets Ridgefield Black Sunday at 1:30 at Darien High School.
Fairfield Girl Swings for Stormers Fairfield Girl Swings for Stormers Fairfield Girl Swings for Stormers
Fairfield Girl Swings for Stormers Lindsey Evans of Fairfield is one of the six members of the Shippan Stormers youth tennis team that will compete in the 2010 United States Tennis Association's 14-and-under national championships this weekend in Surprise, Ariz. Evans teamed with Darien's Kateri Martin for a big girls doubles victory that helped lead Shippan to the 3-2 victory over a team from southern Connecticut in the final of the New England Sectional Championships. That team victory earned the Stormers their berth in the national tournament. Digby Philpott of New Canaan, and Anna Rogers, Prashant Toteja and Brian Niguid…
Martin, Stormers Play for National Title Martin, Stormers Play for National Title Martin, Stormers Play for National Title
Martin, Stormers Play for National Title Kateri Martin of Darien is one of the six members of the Shippan Stormers youth tennis team that will compete in the 2010 USTA 14-and-under national championships this weekend in Surprise, Ariz. Martin teamed up with Fairfield's Lindsey Evans for a big doubles victory that helped lead Shippan to a 3-2 victory over a team from southern Connecticut in the final of the New England Sectional Championships. That victory earned the Stormers their berth in the national tournament. Digby Philpott of New Canaan, and Anna Rogers, Prashant Toteja and Brian Niguidula of Stamford are the other Shippan…
Philpott, Stormers Play in Nationals Philpott, Stormers Play in Nationals Philpott, Stormers Play in Nationals
Philpott, Stormers Play in Nationals Digby Philpott of New Canaan is one of the six members of the Shippan Stormers youth tennis team that will compete in the 2010 United States Tennis Association's 14-and-under national championships this weekend in Surprise, Ariz. Philpott teamed with Stamford's Anna Rogers for a big mixed doubles victory that helped lead Shippan to the 3-2 victory over a team from southern Connecticut in the final of the New England Sectional Championships. That team victory earned the Stormers their berth in the national tournament. Kateri Martin of Darien, Lindsey Evans of Fairfield, and Prashant Toteja a…
Young Skater Soars to Forefront Young Skater Soars to Forefront Young Skater Soars to Forefront
Young Skater Soars to Forefront Kirstyn Nanista will return to the U.S. Figure Skating Junior Nationals in December for the second straight year. The difference this year is that she will enter the national competition armed with soaring confidence and an impressive double Axel. Kirstyn, a 12-year-old from Norwalk who attends St. Aloysius School in New Canaan, finished second in the North Atlantic Regional championships for intermediate level skaters earlier this month in Lake Placid, N.Y. Kirstyn finished seventh last year in regionals and 18th in the nation. The difference this year is her double Axel, skating's most dif…
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