The FCIAC tournament got underway tonight with Staples losing to top-seeded Trinity Catholic 63-45 in a game played at Fairfield High.
Second ranked Bridgeport Central beat seventh-ranked McMahon, third-ranked Fairfield beat sixth-ranked Harding and fourth-ranked Norwalk beat fifth-ranked Danbury.
The FCIACs continue Tuesday with Trinity Catholic playing Norwalk and Bridgeport Central playing Fairfield.
Staples next places in the CIAC state tournament which begins on March 9. Matchups and locations will be announced next week.
