The Two-Week Sports Ledger
Dates Covered: Jan. 24–Feb. 6, 2026
High School Roundup: Statement Wins and Tight Races Across Fairfield
In boys basketball, Fairfield Ludlowe continued to set the pace in the FCIAC East. On Jan. 27, Ludlowe earned a decisive 63–45 win at St. Joseph, leaning on balance and control rather than a single scorer. Carlo Noecker led the Falcons with 19 points, Lorenzo Stabilini added 18, and Ludlowe’s depth showed across four composed quarters. Ludlowe stands 10–2 overall and 6–1 in the FCIAC, extending its third straight win and maintaining separation near the top of the division.
Fairfield Warde remained firmly in the middle of the East race. On Jan. 20, Warde picked up a key league result, defeating Westhill 63–53 vs. Westhill. Ryan Tully paced the Mustangs with 18 points, Joe Fitzpatrick added 16, and Anthony Gourdet controlled the interior, anchoring a defensive effort that kept Warde competitive at 6–6 overall and 4–3 in league play.
Fairfield Prep put together a productive two-week stretch across boys basketball and boys ice hockey. On the court, Prep moved to 12–4 overall with a Jan. 28 home win, topping Bullard-Havens 65–51 vs. Bullard-Havens, keeping the Jesuits aligned for postseason seeding. On the ice, Prep’s momentum has been more pronounced. The Jesuits stand 5–4 overall and 1–0 in league play, riding a four-game winning streak and holding a top-10 statewide ranking. Road wins 2–1 at New Canaan on Jan. 21 and a 4–0 shutout at La Salle Academy on Jan. 24 underscored a defensive identity that is beginning to travel.
In boys basketball, Notre Dame High School Fairfield continued to assert itself near the top of its conference. Notre Dame Fairfield sits 11–3 overall and 7–1 in conference play, extending a five-game winning streak during the window. On Jan. 23, the Lancers delivered their most emphatic statement, rolling Weston 92–54 vs. Weston. Josh Charlot has set the scoring pace this season, with Jaise Greaves providing steady secondary production as Notre Dame presses forward.
Fairfield University: A Check at the Top, Progress in the Middle
At Fairfield University, the two-week stretch sharpened the MAAC picture.
In women’s basketball, Fairfield absorbed its first conference loss of the season on Jan. 29, falling to Quinnipiac 72–58 at Quinnipiac. The result tightened the race without altering Fairfield’s standing among the league’s leaders. The Stags remain 17–4 overall (11–1 MAAC) as February play continues.
In men’s basketball, Fairfield added incremental stability. On Jan. 24, the Stags defeated Canisius 61–55 vs. Canisius, improving to 13–9 overall (5–6 MAAC) and extending a two-game winning streak in a tightly packed conference.
Sacred Heart University: Points on the Ice, Position on the Floor
For Sacred Heart University, the clearest gains came in men’s ice hockey. Sacred Heart stands 13–8–3 overall (9–4–3 AHA), and on Jan. 24 earned a tight 3–2 win vs. Yale, extending a two-game surge and keeping the Pioneers in the league’s upper tier.
In women’s ice hockey, Sacred Heart steadied itself with a weekend sweep. On Jan. 23, the Pioneers defeated Saint Anselm 5–2 vs. Saint Anselm, then followed with a 3–1 win vs. Saint Anselm on Jan. 24, bringing Sacred Heart to 7–17–2 overall (6–12–2 NEWHA).
On the hardwood, women’s basketball held position at 11–10 overall (9–3 MAAC), while men’s basketball remained 7–13 overall (3–6 MAAC). Across sports, Sacred Heart preserved position during a compressed part of the calendar.
Moments & Trend Line: Balance Before Separation
This window delivered no clinches and no collapses—only signals. Ludlowe’s depth translated into control on the road. Warde’s interior play turned defense into tempo at home. Fairfield Prep paired steady basketball with a hockey surge built on road wins and defensive structure. Notre Dame Fairfield’s blowout win marked a team asserting itself in conference play. At the college level, Fairfield and Sacred Heart traded in small gains and checks that kept each squarely in the race.
As early February settles in, the ledger reads consistently across levels: records frame the picture, short streaks hint at direction, and the next stretch will determine who can turn balance into separation.
