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Darien Scores and Standings: Feb. 15
Patch's daily digest of varsity scores and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports.
Welcome to the Darien Daily Sports Digest, an interactive space to showcase Darien athletes of all ages. Think of this as a Facebook page for youth sports, where you can post your own game photos and videos. Just click link below the image to the right and follow the upload instructions (and be sure to add captions to identify the athletes).
With your help, this daily digest can match our mutlimedia feature, SportSeen Weekly, which launched last week with from the New Canaan-Darien boys ice hockey game.
If you see anything in our scores, standings or schedules that requires updating, please e-mail sports editor Bob Birge at bob.birge@hotmail.com. Thanks, and be sure to check in daily!
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MONDAY'S RESULTS
Boys Basketball
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Darien 71, Danbury 66
Girls Basketball
Darien 49, Danbury 43
Girls Hockey
Greenwich Academy 6, Darien 1
TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE
Boys Hockey
St. Joseph vs. Darien, Darien Ice Rink, 2:30 p.m.: The Blue Wave faces a difficult test against the Cadets, whose only conference loss came against top-ranked New Canaan.
STANDINGS
Updated Monday, 11:20 p.m.
Boys Basketball
West Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
Staples 12-4 13-5 Westhill 11-4 12-5 Trumbull 5-11 6-12 Bridgeport Central 4-10 4-11 Danbury 4-11 4-13 Greenwich 2-13 3-14Central Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
Ridgefield 13-2 15-2 Brien McMahon 11-4 13-4 Stamford 10-5 11-6 Harding 9-5 9-7 Fairfield-Ludlowe 9-6 9-8 Norwalk 3-12 4-13East Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
St. Joseph 13-1 15-1 Bassick 13-2 13-3 Trinity Catholic 9-6 10-7 Fairfield-Warde 5-10 6-11 New Canaan 4-11 5-12 Darien 3-12 3-14 Wilton 1-14 2-15Girls Ice Hockey
Teams *Clinched playoff bid
FCIAC Record
FCIAC Points
New Canaan* 13-0 26 Ridgefield* 9-4 18 Darien* 8-3 16 Wilton* 8-3 16 Trumbull 6-8 12 Greenwich 4-8 8 Fairfield 1-11 2 Staples 0-12 0Girls Basketball
Team *QualifiedFCIAC Record Tiebreakers 1. Trumbull* 17-0
2. Ridgefield* 15-2
3. New Canaan* 14-3
4. Trinity Catholic* 13-4
5. Danbury* 12-5
6. St. Joseph* 12-5
7. Westhill 11-6
8. Norwalk 10-7
9. Wilton 10-7 Wilton def. Darien
10. Darien 10-7
West Division
FCIAC Record
Overall Record
Trumbull 17-0 18-1 Danbury 12-5 14-5 Westhill 11-6 12-7 Staples 7-11 8-12 Greenwich 5-12 5-14 Bridgeport Central 3-14 5-14Central Division
Ridgefield 15-2 15-4 Norwalk 10-7 12-7 Stamford 7-10 7-10 Brien McMahon 4-13 4-15 Fairfield-Ludlowe 4-13 5-14 Harding* 0-16 1-17
East Division
New Canaan 14-3 15-4 Trinity Catholic 13-4 13-6 St. Joseph 12-5 13-6 Wilton 10-7 11-8 Darien 10-7 12-7 Fairfield-Warde 8-9 10-9 Bassick* 0-16 0-18
Boys Ice Hockey
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Republican Bob Kolenberg in the race for Senate District 27. He's running on a platform of improving the economy, creating jobs and maintaining a commitment of providing services without raising taxes.
Kolenberg ran for the post in November and lost to Sen. Andrew McDonald but decided to try again now that McDonald has vacated the position to join Gov. Dannel Malloy's administration. Kolenberg faces , D-148, and write-in Green Party candidate Rolf Maurer in the Feb. 22 special election. Kolenberg, 48, is a private equity investor. He's also served on the Stamford Board of Finance since 2003.
"We're going to win this time," Kolenberg said at a recent interview in his campaign headquarters — a space that was formerly a nail salon on Bedford street in downtown Stamford. "I think people are concerned right now because we've got one party running Hartford. With a Democratic legislature and a Democratic governor, people are a little nervous and would like a little more balance."
From jobs, the economy and preventing people from moving out of Connecticut, here's where Kolenberg stands on important issues facing the state:
ON TAXES, BUDGET
Kolenberg said he would not support any new taxes and with a $3.5 billion budget deficit, he said the government has to find a way to provide services at a better price.
"I think the state is spending too much money," he said, adding that he would look for structural changes and new opportunities to improve government efficiency.
With eight years experience on Stamford's Board of Finance and a business background, Kolenberg said he's made his career on "starting and running companies" and can identify areas of improvement.
"My expertise is working on systems and organizations," he said. "As a Republican and a background in business and the public sector, I have the unique opportunity to come in and build a better mousetrap."
When it comes to cutting the budget, Kolenberg said the state will have to reconsider the compensation of state employees and its pension programs and follow methods that have been used in the private sector.
ON ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESS
With one of the worst business climate rankings according to a 2011 report by the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan, educational organization, Kolenberg said more companies are leaving Connecticut than coming in.
"If you want to increase the tax base, make Connecticut a job-friendly place," he said. "As a business person, I know what it takes to create a business friendly environment."
Kolenberg said there are too many taxes and regulations on new businesses and the state should focus on turning New England into a tax haven for businesses, which could help create jobs and lead to higher property values.
When it comes to attracting new business, Kolenberg said there should not be a focus on specific types of industry because "no one knows what the next big thing is going to be in the private sector."
"They have to get off the backs of entrepreneurs and let them do what they do best," Kolenberg said. "That's the point. If you can create an environment where they can thrive, people can respond to incentives."
Specifically, Kolenberg said regulations and taxes should be reduced to create that environment. If elected to the post, he also wants to work with experts in business development to identify ways to create a more business friendly atmosphere.
ON EDUCATION
One of Kolenberg's top goals for the office would be to change the formula that addresses education sharing dollars to ensure Stamford and Darien get their fair share.
"There has to be some mimimum thresholds based on the achievement gap, English as a second language, federal lunch subsidies, the percentage of affordable housing and once you hit certain numbers there should be a minimum funding even if the Grand List disqualifies you," he said.
WHY YOU?
Kolenberg said his experience in the public and private sector separates him from other candidates, as well as his fresh perspective.
"I represent the taxpayers," he said. "I don't play ball with special interests. I'm not part of the in-crowd. I don't need their money or their influence."
As far as his goals for the state, Kolenberg said he wants to lower taxes and the cost of government.
"People have a clear choice," Kolenberg said of the race between he and Democrat Carlo Leone. "I think I would make a better senator than he would."
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