Darien bounced from FCIAC tourney
Darien coach Gary Peterson expressed no doubts whatsoever in his team's ability to put its best foot forward in the State tournament. "We played a good team, we didn't execute like we were supposed to," Darien coach Gary Peterson said.
For second straight year, Darien girls qualify for FCIAC Tourney in final game of season
The only problem with this is your seed," Darien Coach Gary Peterson said. ... "We met our goal for the second year in a row," Peterson said. ... "That's what we have to do -- value the basketball," Peterson said.
Darien picks up critical win on the road against McMahon
While he was certainly happy to see his team continue its winning ways, Blue Wave (9-6) coach Gary Peterson doesn't believe his team was at its sharpest in this particular victory. ... We played down and we didn't play our best game," Peterson said.
Darien girls basketball team falls to undefeated Danbury
"We were off today; it was just one of those nights," Darien coach Gary Peterson said "And they played a great game." ... Looking ahead at the battle for an FCIAC playoff berth, Peterson said, "We're still in the mix.
Darien girls basketball team finishes strong to top Trinity Catholic
Darien coach Gary Peterson kept it brief when he explained the key to his team's victory. "We made baskets tonight," Peterson said. ... "We collapsed on MacKenzie in the middle," Peterson said.
Darien rides defensive change to victory in tourney opener over Foran
Darien, however, did miss on consecutive chances in transition to pad the lead in the final minute-plus, and the players and coach Gary Peterson are hoping that they cash in on those opportunities going forward. ...
Darien's Buch Provides Spark for Wave Basketball Team
"She's a big part of why we win," said Darien Coach Gary Peterson, whose Blue Wave girls carried a 9-5 overall record into a scheduled Feb. 3 game at Stamford. ... She's my senior captain, so -- without a doubt ...
Darien overcomes halftime deficit to top Greenwich
"The seniors want to make it to the FCIAC's, and that's been our rallying cry," Darien coach Gary Peterson said. ... After a rather pointed halftime pep talk by Peterson, Darien picked up the pressure ...
Darien girls basketball team clinches state playoff berth
"It's good to get it out of the way," said Darien Coach Gary Peterson, adding that the team needs to stay focused as it tries to clinch a spot in the harder-to-make FCIAC playoffs. ... Peterson liked the effort ...
Buch leads speedy, diverse Darien group
Matt Norlander, mnorlander@bcnnew.com Gary Peterson is out of the prediction-making business. ... "Don't remind me," Peterson said after it was stated Buch would be gone from this team next year. ... Peterson ...
With a new coach, Darien girls basketball team eyes third straight FCIAC tournament appearance
Darien does have a new coach as Katie Lauten takes over for Gary Peterson, who stepped down after three seasons at the helm.
Lauten takes over as Darien girls basketball coach
Lauten takes over for Gary Peterson, who decided to step down after a three-year run with the team.
Darien bumped from FCIAC Tournament by top-seeded Danbury
"[Darien coach Gary Peterson] did a great job coaching, he did a great job having them ready and his kids played hard. ... We could play with this team," Peterson said.
Darien girls basketball team hangs on for crucial win over Wilton
Even so, Darien coach Gary Peterson doesn't sound like he wants to leave anything to chance and has stated that his team basically needs to "run the table" to qualify. ... We obviously can't catch [Wilton], but ...
Darien girls basketball team falls to Westhill in competitive matchup
"We allowed them to play their style of game so they were a step quicker for those long shots that they take... and they take a lot of them," Darien coach Gary Peterson said. ... "We needed to rebound and get to ...
Darien girls fall just short in comeback bid in LaVista Championship against New Canaan
I've got to give [New Canaan] credit because they made a lot of shots," Darien coach Gary Peterson said.
After leading for first three quarters, Darien girls basketball team falls to Trumbull
They stick with what they do well and they're well-coached," Darien coach Gary Peterson said.
New Canaan pulls away in third quarter for second win over Darien
They just didn't miss, and I give them credit," Darien coach Gary Peterson said. ... Darien girls basketball head coach Gary Peterson during the girls basketball game against New Canaan at New Canaan High School on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.
Warriors bounce Blue Wave from State tourney
We scored seven points in the second half, so [Wilton] shut everyone down," Darien coach Gary Peterson said.
Warriors' big second half bounces Darien from State tourney
We scored seven points in the second half, so [Wilton] shut everyone down," Darien coach Gary Peterson said.