By Nick Dalessio
NEFJ Correspondent
Playoff time. Here’s our latest Top 25 as the postseason ramps up…
1. Naugatuck, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 21 Darien
The Greyhounds were able to beat previously undefeated Ansonia 42-22. They used two quarterbacks in the game- senior Jett Hall and junior Ethan Jones. Jones completed two passes, both for touchdowns. Hall rushed for 228 yards and two scores.
2. Staples, Next Game: 11/28 vs. Fairfield Prep
The Wreckers went into Greenwich on turkey day and upset the top ranked Cardinals. Senior quarterback Caleb Smith continued to show why he is one of the top signal-callers in CT. He accounted for three total scores- one passing, and two rushing.
3. Greenwich, Next Game: 11/28 vs. Stamford
The Cardinals fell to Staples 24-13 at home. Senior quarterback Rocco Grillo had 206 total yards and a passing touchdown. Senior running back Ian Kim had the team’s other score.
4. Maloney, 11/28 vs. No. 20 South Windsor
The Spartans defeated rival Platt 21-0 on Thursday.
5. North Haven, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 10 Fitch
The Nighthawks trounced Amity 41-6. Four running backs combined for six rushing scores. Senior Dos Trysten has three of them.
6. New Canaan, Next Game: 11/28 vs. Killingly
The Rams topped their rival Darien 31-17. Senior ATH Alex Benevento has two rushing scores. Junior quarterback Alex Russey had 111 rushing yards and a touchdown.
7. Windsor, Next Game: 11/28 vs. Bunnell
The Warriors did not play last week.
8. Bloomfield, Next Game: 11/28 vs. Morgan
The Warhawks did not play last week.
9. Hand, Next Game: 11/28 vs. St. Joseph
The Tigers defeated Guilford 36-20. Senior quarterback Jack Shay passed for 180 yards and two scores.
10. Fitch, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 5 North Haven
The Falcons pummeled Ledyard 33-0.
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Cheshire, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 14 Masuk
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Notre Dame Catholic, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 15 Oxford
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West Haven, Next Game: 11/28 at New Britain
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Masuk, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 11 Cheshire
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Oxford, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 12 Notre Dame Catholic
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Wilton, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 18 Platt
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Newtown, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 24 Shelton
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Platt, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 16 Wilton
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Rockville, Next Game: 11/28 vs. Berlin
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South Windsor, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 4 Maloney
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Darien, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 1 Naugatuck
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Manchester, Next Game: 11/28 vs. No. 25 Southington
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Holy Cross, Next Game: 11/28 at Bulkeley
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Shelton, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 17 Newtown
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Southington, Next Game: 11/28 at No. 22 Manchester