By Nick Dalessio
NEFJ Correspondent
- Greenwich, Next Game: 10/14 vs. Darien
Cardinals stayed unbeaten on Monday night in a makeup game with a win over Danbury.
2. Cheshire, Next Game: 10/6 vs. Amity Regional
The Rams took care of business again in a shutout victory over Fairfield Prep. Senior ATH & Notre Dame lacrosse commit Matt Jeffery had 2 touchdowns- one rushing and one receiving. The defense stifled the Jesuits, forcing 3 turnovers.
3. West Haven, Next Game: 10/6 at No. 22 Hamden
The Blue Devils continue to handle tough opponents. Senior ATH Armani Reid did it all- 109 receiving yards, two scores, and a pick on defense. Junior quarterback Nick Conlan passed for 172 yards and rushed for 52.
4. Naugatuck, Next Game: 10/7 at GNHHS
The Greyhounds dominated Watertown in a 35-7 victory. The ground game was once again the story of this game. Three Greyhounds scored rushing touchdowns: Seniors Jaylin Martinez, Brandon Moore, and quarterback Jett Hall.
5. Maloney, Next Game: 10/6 at Glastonbury
The Spartans bounced back in a big way, beating Simsbury 35-0. They reloaded heavily on the run due to the pouring rain. Seniors Zakkai Moore & Donte Kelly and junior Donald Highsmith scored TD’s on the ground.
6. Ansonia, Next Game: 10/6 at Wolcott
The Chargers had another strong team performance. Junior receiver Romeo Charles hauled in two touchdown catches. The team combined for three rushing scores.
7. Darien, Next Game: 10/14 at No. 1 Greenwich
The Blue Wave defeated Norwalk by a score of 49-7.
8. New Canaan, Next Game: 10/7 at St. Joseph
The Rams shutout Ludlowe 43-0. Senior ATH Alex Benevento was unstoppable every time he touched the ball. He had 124 rushing yards and three touchdowns on just four carries.
9. Staples, Next Game: 10/14 at No. 10 Wilton
Everything went right for the Wreckers in their 49-0 win over Westhill. Senior quarterback Caleb Smith continues to impress. He threw for 221 yards and 5 touchdowns. Senior receiver Sam Petrosino had three catches, all of them were touchdowns.
10. Wilton, Next Game: 10/14 vs. No 9 Staples
The Warriors defense stifled Warde in a 32-0 victory.
11. North Haven, Next Game: 10/6 vs. Fairfield Prep
12. Bloomfield, Next Game: 10/19 vs. NCHS
13. Southington, Next Game: 10/6 at Conard
14. Masuk, Next Game: 10/13 at Joel Barlow
15. Windsor, Next Game: 10/5 at Wethersfield
16. Hall, Next Game: 10/6 at No. 23 New Britain
17. Newtown, Next Game: 10/13 at New Fairfield
18. Rockville, Next Game: 10/6 at CPHS
19. Holy Cross, Next Game: 10/6 at WCA
20. Manchester, Next Game: 10/6 vs. Middletown
21. Hamden, Next Game: 10/6 vs. No. 3 West Haven
22. Enfield, Next Game: 10/5 vs. Newington
23. New Britain, Next Game: 10/6 vs. No. 16 Hall
24. New Milford, Next Game: 10/13 vs. Stratford
25. Ludlowe, Next Game: 10/13 vs. Ridgefield