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The Student News Site of Darien High School

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The Student News Site of Darien High School

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Braden Schenck

Braden Schenck, Sports Editor

Braden is a senior at Darien High School entering his first full year writing for Neirad. Braden can be found at the athletic facilities on the DHS campus covering the numerous Blue Wave varsity sports teams as the sports editor. In addition to writing for Neirad, Braden can be heard on the DAF Media live streams, as he is the lead play-by-play voice of Darien Athletics.

All content by Braden Schenck
The 2023 CT High School Girls Ice Hockey state champion Darien Blue Wave storming the Ice inside M&T Bank Arena

Championship Season: A Recap of DHS Champions in 2022-23

Braden Schenck, Writer
July 19, 2023
The Darien Baseball team celebrating a go-ahead run in the top of the ninth in the state tournament at Palmer Field.

Wave Baseball Upsets Xavier, Advances In State Tournament

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 30, 2023
The 2023 FCIAC Boys Volleyball Champions the Darien Blue Wave. The trophy celebration at Fairfield Warde High School.

Herget’s Heroics Leads Blue Wave to Fourth Consecutive FCIAC Volleyball Title

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 28, 2023
Darien junior attackman Porter Barnett jumping to avoid the crease while scoring a goal in the 2023 FCIAC Semifinals over Wilton

Wave Boys Lax Falls Short of FCIAC Title Losing In Semis

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 27, 2023
The 2023 FCIAC Girls Lacrosse Champion Darien High School Blue Wave after the win over New Canaan at Cardinal Stadium.

Wave Girls Lax Tops New Canaan, Wins FCIAC Title

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 25, 2023
The 2023 FCIAC Girls Tennis Champion Darien High School hoisting the FCIAC plaque

Behind Freshman Annabelle Hirscht, Wave Girls Tennis Wins FCIAC Crown

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 24, 2023
20 DHS Lacrosse Alums Playing in NCAA Tournaments

20 DHS Lacrosse Alums Playing in NCAA Tournaments

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 18, 2023
Darien shortstop Leo Zawacki making a running throw to first in a 2023 win over Wilbur Cross

Darien Baseball Takes Victory Over Wilton

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 16, 2023
Darien senior captain Sam Donnelly with the forehand in a 2023 home win over Wilton

Boys Tennis Defeats Westhill, Advances to FCIAC Semifinals

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 16, 2023
Darien student section throwing the flour before the game against Maloney earlier this season.

Darien Blue Wave 2023 Spring Sports Postseason Schedule and Tournament Scoreboard

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 14, 2023
Darien Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Jeff Brameier in 1984 (left) and in 2022 (right)

Lasting Legacy: Jeff Brameier

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 14, 2023
Darien senior DH hitting in a 2023 contest against the Governors of Wilbur Cross

Varsity Baseball Shuts Out Ridgefield En Route to Home Win

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 12, 2023
Darien Girls Lacrosse Head Coach Lisa Lindley huddling her team during a 2023 contest vs. Summit (NJ)

Darien Girls Lax Beats Massapequa For Coach Lindley’s 500th Win

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 11, 2023
Darien freshman Ben Bilodeau celebrating his game winning goal against the Wilton Warriors

Wave Boys Lax Completes Three Goal Comeback to Down Wilton

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 5, 2023
Darien sophomore hitter Izzy Oefinger crushing a three run homer in a win over the Danbury Hatters

Wave Softball Bats Erupt in Win Over Danbury

Braden Schenck, Writer
May 5, 2023
Darien Boys Lacrosse celebrating a goal against arch rival New Canaan in 2023

Wave Plays Perfect Second Half to Mount Comeback Win Over New Canaan

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 30, 2023
Darien senior captain Chloe Humphrey on the dodge in a 2023 contest aganist the New Canaan Rams

Behind Six Goals From Chloe Humphrey; Wave Girls Lax Overcomes New Canaan

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 30, 2023
The Darien Varsity Girls Lacrosse team getting ready to take on Summit from the DHS Stadium Field in 2023

Darien Holds Number One Rank With Win Over St. Paul’s (MD)

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 20, 2023
Darien captain Brady Pokorny celebrating a game winning goal with 1.7 seconds left to beat the number one team in the country, Brunswick.

Wave Downs Brunswick in a Monumental Win

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 7, 2023
The Darien Varsity Boys Lacrosse team celebrating a goal in a rainy Rafferty Stadium during a win over Fairfield Prep.

Hagen’s Crunch Time Save Gives Darien the Win Over Fairfield Prep

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 4, 2023
The Darien Varsity Girls Tennis team in action in a 2022 match against New Canaan.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: Darien Girls Tennis

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 1, 2023
Darien Boys Tennis Senior Aidan White serving the ball in a match against Staples in 2022.

Serving Glory: Darien Boys Tennis Looks to Continue Program’s Storied Pedigree

Braden Schenck, Writer
April 1, 2023
The Darien Boys Volleyball team huddling up after a point victory in a 2022 contest inside the DHS Main Gym

2023 Spring Sports Preview: Darien Boys Volleyball

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 30, 2023
Darien Boys Lacrosse Team celebrating a goal in a 2022 meeting with the Manhasset Indians.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: Darien Boys and Girls Lacrosse

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 29, 2023
The Darien baseball team huddled around the pitchers mound during a 2022 game against New Canaan.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: Darien Baseball and Softball

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 28, 2023
3/19/23 - Darien vs. Cheshire Boys Lacrosse Scrimmage Highlights

3/19/23 – Darien vs. Cheshire Boys Lacrosse Scrimmage Highlights

Braden Schenck, Videographer
March 20, 2023
Ranking All 68 March Madness Mascots

Ranking All 68 March Madness Mascots

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 13, 2023
Darien celebrating as the 2023 Connecticut State Girls Ice Hockey champions inside the M&T Bank Arena

Darien Girls Ice Hockey Gets Revenge on Avon, Claims State Championship

Braden Schenck, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Darien junior center Jake Hendrickson dunking the ball in the first round of the CIAC state tournament at Prince Tech

Wave Hoops Holds off Prince Tech, Advances to States Second Round

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 7, 2023
The Darien Varsity Boys Ice Hockey team celebrating with the FCIAC trophy inside the Danbury Ice Arena

Darien Boys Ice Hockey Champions of the FCIAC

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 7, 2023
New Darien Head Football Coach Andy Grant prior to the 2022 Darien football season.

BREAKING: Andy Grant Named New Darien Head Football Coach

Braden Schenck, Writer
March 3, 2023
Wave Strong banner hung at center court inside the Darien High School Main Gym

Darien High School Raises Awareness For Mental Health Through Athletic Contests

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 28, 2023
Darien senior captain Gretchen Edwards hoisting the FCIAC plaque after the 2023 FCIAC Championship

For the First Time Since 2020, Darien Girls Ice Hockey Are FCIAC Champions

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 26, 2023
Darien celebrating a goal scored against the Greenwich Cardinals in the 2023 FCIAC semifinal game

Wave Blanks Cards, Advances to FCIAC Championship

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 23, 2023
Darien students packed into the Darien Ice House for a hockey doubleheader supporting Wave Strong night.

Darien Blue Wave 2023 Winter Sports Postseason Schedule and Tournament Scoreboard

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 21, 2023
Darien Boys Squash team huddling up before a Tuesday Night clash with Staples at Chelsea Piers

Boys Squash Beats Staples, Wins FairWest Crown

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 17, 2023
2/13/23 - Darien vs. Rye Country Day (NY) Girls Ice Hockey Highlights

2/13/23 – Darien vs. Rye Country Day (NY) Girls Ice Hockey Highlights

Braden Schenck, Videographer
February 14, 2023
Darien's Skylar Ravosa taking the puck across the blue line in a win over New Canaan

Girls Hockey Falls in High Scoring Affair with Avon Co-op

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 14, 2023
Darien Boys Lacrosse celebrating a goal in a 2022 game against Manhasset

DHS Spring Sports Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 11, 2023
Head Coach Charoy Bentley huddling up the Blue Wave in a 2023 contest with Fairfield Ludlowe

2/10-2/11 Weekend Sports Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 8, 2023
That’s a Sport? Top Ten Wackiest and Craziest Olympic Sports

That’s a Sport? Top Ten Wackiest and Craziest Olympic Sports

Braden Schenck, Writer
February 6, 2023
Jake Hendrickson going up for the score Tuesday Night inside the Main Gym

1/31/23 – Darien vs. Bridgeport Central Boys Basketball Highlights

Braden Schenck, Videographer
February 1, 2023
Darien's Elliot Lancaster laying a big hit on a New Canaan forward during the third period

1/14/23 – Darien vs. Stamford-Westhill Boys Hockey Highlights

Braden Schenck, Videographer
January 16, 2023
Darien defender Russell Tarrant handling the puck inside the Darien Ice House against New Canaan

Wave Matches Rams For 3-3 Tie

Braden Schenck, Writer
January 15, 2023
1/13/23 - Darien vs. Trumbull Boys Basketball Highlights

1/13/23 – Darien vs. Trumbull Boys Basketball Highlights

Braden Schenck, Videographer
January 15, 2023
1/10/23 - Darien vs. Westhill Boys Basketball Highlights

1/10/23 – Darien vs. Westhill Boys Basketball Highlights

Braden Schenck, Videographer
January 11, 2023
Darien forward Parker Krotee skating after a play during a 2022 regular season contest

Questionable No Call Sets a Tie Between Darien and Greenwich Academy

Braden Schenck, Writer
January 10, 2023
Darien's Chris Davis on the offense during his 2 goal performance against Warwick Co-op

Davis’s 2 Goals Leads Wave to Tie with Warwick

Braden Schenck, Writer
January 10, 2023
Returning varsity player Charlie Schwind taking a slap shot from the blue line at the Wonderland of Ice on Wednesday

Wave Skates Past Prep, Remaining Undefeated

Braden Schenck, Writer
December 23, 2022
Riley Galu going up for a layup Tuesday night against the Westhill Vikings

True Team Effort Launches Darien Past Westhill

Braden Schenck, Writer
December 22, 2022
Darien football head coach Mike Forget at Dalling Field in week 1 of the 2022 season

Mike Forget Steps Down After 2 Seasons With Darien Football

Braden Schenck, Writer
December 15, 2022
Darien senior captain Chelsea Donovan skating across the blue line in Friday Night's contest with the Cardinals.

Girls Hockey Offense Overpowers Cards in 4-0 Win

Braden Schenck, Writer
December 10, 2022
Darien receiver Briggs McGuckin after an incompletion in Thursday's Turkey Bowl loss

Wave Falls a Yard Short in Turkey Bowl Loss

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 26, 2022
The coveted Coaches Memorial Trophy at the 2021 Turkey Bowl with the Rams hoisting the trophy.

New Canaan vs. Darien – 2022 Turkey Bowl Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 23, 2022
The Darien girls volelyball team celebrating a point win on the left. On the right, Darien senior Brooke Bilodeau dribbling with the ball.

Championship Saturday Preview – Field Hockey and Girls Volleyball

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 18, 2022
Darien's Simeon Doll rushing past Greenwich defenders in a week 9 game.

Darien @ Brien McMahon – Week 10 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 9, 2022
Darien's Girls Volleyball Team celebrating with the FCIAC trophy after Saturdays win.

The Eight Year Drought Has Been Ended, Darien Volleyball FCIAC Champions!

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 6, 2022
Trevor Pegg hustling for the ball in match vs. Wilton earlier this season.

Darien Boys Soccer Stunned by Trumbull in FCIAC Championship

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 4, 2022
The Darien Field Hockey celebrating after the FCIAC Championship win at Casagrande Field

For the 15th Time in Program History, Darien Field Hockey Is FCIAC Champions!

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 3, 2022
Darien vs. Norwalk - Week 9 Preview

Darien vs. Norwalk – Week 9 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 3, 2022
Darien's offense taking a knee in the loss Saturday against the Cardinals.

Wave Drops Homecoming Game to Greenwich

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 2, 2022
Darien's Morgan Massey drubbing the ball in a game vs. Danbury

Wave Field Hockey Tops Rams, Advances to 5th Straight FCIAC Championship

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 2, 2022
Whittaker's Late Goal Marches Darien to FCIAC Championship

Whittaker’s Late Goal Marches Darien to FCIAC Championship

Braden Schenck, Writer
November 1, 2022
Darien's Matthew Kennedy striking the ball in a game vs. Wilton (photo courtesy of DAF)

Wave Advances to FCIAC Semis For First Time Since 2015

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 30, 2022
Darien Girls Volleyball team celebrating a point win (photo courtesy of DAF)

Wave Volleyball Finishes Regular Season Flawless, Ready for Postseason

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 29, 2022
Darien rushing past a Greenwich defender en route to taking down the Cardinals in 2019 regular season meeting.

Darien vs. Greenwich – Week 8 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 26, 2022
Darien Blue Wave 2022 Fall Sports Postseason Schedule and Tournament Scoreboard

Darien Blue Wave 2022 Fall Sports Postseason Schedule and Tournament Scoreboard

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 24, 2022
Darien's Trey DeSanctis in the senior day match vs. Wilton (photo courtesy of DAF)

Boys Soccer Ends 2022 Regular Season With Tie to Warde

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 24, 2022
Darien running back Jake Wilson rushing vs. Maloney (photo courtesy of DAF)

Wave Ends Road Stretch By Taking Down the Falcons

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 22, 2022
Darien's Savannah Leone and Leilani Gillespie going up for the block vs. the New Canaan Rams (photo courtesy of DAF)

Girls Volleyball 14-0 With Win Over Rams

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 22, 2022
Darien @ Fairfield Ludlowe - Week 7 Preview

Darien @ Fairfield Ludlowe – Week 7 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 20, 2022
Darien’s Trevor Herget rushing the ball in week 4 at Fairfield Warde. (photo taken by Dave Stewart)

Herget’s Heroics Puts Wave Football Above .500

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 16, 2022
The Darien girls soccer team celebrating after the Rivals Cup win at Dunning Field

Girls Soccer Retakes Possession of the Rivals Cup With Win Over Rams

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 14, 2022
Darien setter Aubrey Moore setting Marin Black in a match vs. Fairfield Ludlowe (Photo courtesy of DAF)

Darien Volleyball Takes Down Greenwich For First Time Since 2018

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 14, 2022
Darien @ Wilton - Week 6 Preview

Darien @ Wilton – Week 6 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 13, 2022
Darien's Jillian Roche serving vs. Fairfield Ludlowe on Saturday (photo courtesy of DAF)

Darien Sweeps Despite Late Surges From Ludlowe

Braden Schenck, Writer
October 1, 2022
Katelyn Secor striking the free kick in Friday Night's tie (photo courtesy of DAF)

Katelyn Secor’s 2 Goal Night Paves Way to Friday’s Tie

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 30, 2022
Darien @ Fairfield Warde - Week 4 Preview

Darien @ Fairfield Warde – Week 4 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 29, 2022
Darien's Kaci Benoit striking the ball past a Staples defender (photo courtesy of DAF)

Wave Strikes Early in Win Over Wreckers

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 27, 2022
Darien head coach Mike Forget coaching on the sideline Friday Night.

Wave Falls to Number 5 Ranked Spartans

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 24, 2022
Darien sprinting out of the tunnel ready for Friday Night Lights in 2022

Darien vs. Maloney – Week 3 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 21, 2022
Darien junior Blake Wilks striking the ball in a 2021 match (photo courtesy of DAF)

Wave Outlasts the Weather and Tigers For 4 Straight

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 19, 2022
Jake Wilson catching a TD pass in Darien's 2021 home opener (Photo courtesy of DAF)

Darien’s Offense Explodes in Win Over Bridgeport

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 17, 2022
Kennedy Twins celebrating a goal in a 2021 match (photo courtesy of DAF)

Kennedy Twins Propel Wave to Win Over Falcons

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 16, 2022
Darien setting up on the line of scrimmage in a 2021 game (photo courtesy of DAF)

Darien vs. Bridgeport Central – Week 2 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 15, 2022
Shot Clock Coming to CT High School Basketball

Shot Clock Coming to CT High School Basketball

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 15, 2022
Darien striker Sadie Stafford (photo courtesy of DAF)

Girls Soccer Ties Trumbull in a Seesaw Match

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 14, 2022
Leigh Parsons 100th Victory; Darien Football Unranked?

Leigh Parsons 100th Victory; Darien Football Unranked?

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 12, 2022
Blue Wave center James Thom sets up a play Saturday at Dalling Field.

Hogs Blank Wave in Week 1

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of DAF

Darien @ St. Joseph – Week 1 Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 9, 2022
Darien keeper Tommy Branca punts the ball (photo taken by Austin Kipphut)

Wave Falls in Opener to Defending FCIAC Champs Norwalk

Braden Schenck, Writer
September 8, 2022
DHS Winter Sports Preview

DHS Winter Sports Preview

Braden Schenck, Writer
January 31, 2020
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