High school coaches lament alleged steroid ring, defend their programs

News Times (Danbury, CT) March 15, 2011


"The 2004 Class M state football championship game still stands out in Brookfield coach Rich Angarano's mind.
The Bobcats didn't win. They lost 35-6 to Daniel Hand High School in Madison, but rumors swirled that Hand's victory may have been aided by some outside -- and illegal -- help.
'They were accused of doing (steroids),' Angarano said. 'It kind of tarnished the championship a little bit, but I don't know how true it was or anything.'
In April 2005, seven Daniel Hand students -- including two football players -- were caught with steroids in school and subsequently arrested." Read more