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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Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk-Based Cheer Team Excels In Opening Competition NORWALK, Conn. – A team from Norwalk-based Xtreme Cheer took second place in its first competition of the season and qualified for one of cheerleading’s most prestigious events Sunday in Atlantic City, N.J. Xtreme’s Flare, a Level 3 team for girls ages 10-18, dazzled the crowd at the Beast of the East competition. Flare’s finish earned the girls a berth in the The Summit, a competition that features the best teams in the United States. That competition is in May in Florida. The competition in New Jersey included some of the best teams in the East. Flare scored six points ahead of its clos…

by Tom Renner

01/25/2013

Norwalk, CT

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New Rink Motivates Scholastic Hockey Players In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk and Brien McMahon co-op boys ice hockey team has a renewed sense of pride this winter: With a rink it can call its own, the hockey hybrid has a new attitude and optimism. “The sense of pride and feeling of having a home rink is spectacular,’’ said coach Dan Feighan, who has been the team’s coach for four years. “Having your own home rink definitely has its advantages. It feels like you have your own building. It was way overdue that we had our own rink.” Norwalk/McMahon plays its home games at the SoNo Ice House, which opened last summer. The Bears previously …

by Tom Renner

01/25/2013

Westport, CT

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Weston Girls Basketball Builds For The Long Haul WESTON, Conn. – Dan Rosen won 14 games in his first year as the coach of the Weston High School girls basketball in the 2010-11 season. Rosen’s objective, however, since he has taken the reins has not been about short-term success. He is more interested in developing a foundation that can sustain over the long haul. Three years into it, Rosen feels the base is starting to solidify. “We’re getting there,’’ he said after a 48-16 win over Faith Prep on Wednesday, which hiked the Trojans’ record to 4-8 on the season. “I think all the things we’ve been doing with our youth program are starting…

by Tom Renner

01/25/2013

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Woman Named College Lacrosse Co-Captain GREENWICH, Conn. – Before she has played a game, Greenwich freshman Claire Feeney is making an impact on the Winthrop University women’s lacrosse team. Feeney was one of three girls named Thursday as tri-captains for the Eagles, a first-year program. The school is in Rock Hill, S.C. Feeney was a standout at Greenwich High School, where she earned All-America honors. She was a three-time member of the All-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference team and a two-time All-State selection. “Claire is going to be one of our fiercest competitors,’’ coach John Sung said. “She is goi…

by Tom Renner

01/25/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Recreational Athletes Invited To New Races FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Recreational athletes in Fairfield County will have new racing options this year in Westport and Greenwich. In Westport, Sherwood Island State Park will host the Susan G. Komen For The Cure 5-kilometer run on May 11. The event, which will also include a walk, supports breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs across the state. Greenwich will be home to a new half marathon on April 7. A one-mile swim at the YMCA of Greenwich on March 3 and the CancerCare 5k run on May 5 are also new additions to the Greenwich Cup series. Betteridge Jewelers of Gree…

by Tom Renner

01/24/2013

Stamford, CT

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Stamford Hoop Coach Struggles With Subpar First Season STAMFORD, Conn. – Like his predecessors, Dan Melzer figures to be around for the long term as the coach of the Stamford High School boys basketball team. The difficulty he’s having is trying to figure how to handle a short-term trial. The Black Knights slipped to 2-9 overall and 1-8 in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference on Tuesday night with a 66-63 loss to Wilton. Melzer, a former Stamford player and former assistant to long-time coach Jim Moriarty, knew his team would struggle with an inexperienced team this winter. He did not figure on this. “It’s been very frustr…

by Tom Renner

01/24/2013

Westport, CT

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Westport Fitness Facility Expands At New Location WESTPORT, Conn. – Jean Paul Desrosiers Jr. has been building a model fitness facility in his head for nearly 12 years. His model, Sherpa, has expanded to a new location in Westport and that space makes those dreams a reality. Desrosiers, a former semiprofessional cyclist and U.S. Marine, unveiled the new studio at a grand opening last week at 1555 Post Road E. It features an indoor cycling center, professional level equipment for strength training, aerobic conditioning and flexibility, and a recovery lounge, which he says is the first of its kind in Fairfield County. “This has been a 12-y…

by Tom Renner

01/24/2013

Wilton, CT

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Wilton Boys Basketball Shows It Can Win The Close Ones WILTON, Conn. – Wilton High School’s boys basketball team played several tight games this season. But the difference Tuesday against Stamford was that the Warriors found a way to win. Wilton improved to 6-5 overall and 4-5 in the league with a 66-63 victory over the Black Knights. After losing three games by two points already this season, it was critical for the Warriors to squeak out a close one. “Winning these tight games helps a lot,’’ coach Joel Geriak said. “We’ve lost so many close ones already this season. And the ones we’ve won have been by 10 or 15 points. We went over situation…

by Tom Renner

01/24/2013

Wilton, CT

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Young Wrestlers Jam Wilton Field House For Tournament WILTON, Conn. – The three-year-old Wilton Youth Wrestling Program has swiftly swelled to 70 members and last weekend hosted the town's first-ever youth tournament. More than 300 athletes and 600 spectators packed Zeoli Field House at Wilton High School for the tournament. Wilton had 45 athletes compete, and 10 earned gold medals. “It was a very successful day,’’ said Brian McGovern, the program’s head coach. “It was well-received by all. It ran very smoothly, and people were blown away by the space inside the field house.” Results from the meet were fully computerized, which helped the…

by Tom Renner

01/23/2013

Darien, CT

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Dedication Planned For New Darien High Fitness Center DARIEN, Conn. -- The Blue Wave Booster Club will dedicate the school’s new fitness center at halftime of the Darien High School boys basketball game Friday. The Blue Wave meet Staples beginning at 7 p.m. The new facilities will be open for tours throughout the evening. Donors will be recognized with free admission. Blue Wave Booster Club Members get in free with their membership card. The first 50 students will be admitted free and given free spirit wear. The Darien High School softball team also will operate a concession stand with pizza and home-baked treats.

by Tom Renner

01/23/2013

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