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SPORTS DESK — WEEKLY LEDGER

Staff Writer

20 Feb 2026 — 3 min read

February 19, 2026
Games played February 12–19, 2026

Winter sports are entering a decisive phase as league races narrow; high school programs jockey within tight FCIAC and SCC brackets, and MAAC basketball positioning continues to shape tournament seed lines.

Women’s Basketball — Fairfield University 75, Quinnipiac 63 (Feb. 14, 2026)
Fairfield seized a share of the MAAC lead with a road victory that tightened the top of the standings. As of this ledger, the Stags were 16–1 in MAAC play (22–4 overall), tied with Quinnipiac for first place, with remaining regular-season games set to determine seeding for the March conference tournament.

The decisive win was powered by Kaety L’Amoreaux’s 30 points and 4 rebounds, while Meghan Andersen added key points late with clutch scoring and free throws; Lauren Beach contributed 12 points off the bench, including perfect shooting in relief.

This result not only avenged an earlier season loss to Quinnipiac but also ensured both teams remain locked at the top of the MAAC table with three regular-season games remaining. The outcome directly influences which team will hold the No. 1 seed and the corresponding bracket path in Atlantic City.

High School Roundup

Boys Basketball — Notre Dame Prep

Notre Dame Prep 76, Newtown 35 (Feb. 5, 2026)
Notre Dame Prep 73, New Fairfield 36 (Feb. 9, 2026)
Prep continued its strong Class I campaign with two decisive wins, improving its overall record to 17–3. In the Newtown game Domination Quarter scoring by two double-figure scorers paced the Lancers, while against New Fairfield top scorer and leading rebounder combined for team highs in points and boards.

Prep sits near the top of its league standings with both scoring depth and interior presence driving results.

Boys Basketball — Fairfield Prep

Fairfield Prep 57, Cheshire 36 (Feb. 11, 2026)
Fairfield Prep 88, East Haven 50 (Feb. 13, 2026)
Prep sustained momentum with home wins; leading scorer tallied 20+ in both games, and point guard added double-digit assists against East Haven.

Those victories kept Prep competitive in the FCIAC Class LL race.

Girls Basketball — (Available verified scores not published by authoritative sources within window)
No verified final scores involving Fairfield girls basketball programs were available from authoritative sources within the coverage window.

Boys Ice Hockey — Darien 5, Fairfield Prep 1 (Feb. 4, 2026)
In a top-ranked contest, Darien edged Prep earlier in the week; Darien’s Teddy Baum scored twice and Alex Levey had a goal and two assists, while Prep goalie Mac Olsen made 26 saves in defeat.

Prep has faced stiff competition in the CIAC Division I hockey ranks, and this result figures into tournament positioning.

At the college level, MAAC conference implications continue to define competing narratives.

College Roundup

Men’s Basketball — Fairfield University
Fairfield split early February action with a 92–87 win over Sacred Heart (Feb. 5) and a 63–60 victory over Marist (Feb. 7), but fell at Saint Peter’s on Feb. 15, giving it a 7–7 MAAC record (16–11 overall) as of the ledger.

Outstanding performers: In the Sacred Heart game, top scorer notched 23 points and paired with clutch free throws, and against Marist lead guard contributed double-figure points with key defensive boards.

The middle of the MAAC standings remains tightly packed, with every league game materially affecting tournament seeding brackets.

Men’s Basketball — Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart secured a league road win that preserved its tournament slot, keeping it amidst the MAAC’s mid-table grouping as the season moves into its final stretch.

What the Ledger Shows

Fairfield University women sit tied for first in the MAAC (16–1), strengthening their claim on the top seed for the conference tournament.
Boys high school basketball in Fairfield features strong performances from Notre Dame Prep and Fairfield Prep across multiple wins.
Hockey results for Prep indicate competitive ranking pressures in CIAC Division I, with top-10 poll implications.