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DarienNew Canaan

Blue Wave
21
Rams
35

The New Canaan (CT) varsity football team won Saturday's home playoff game against Darien (CT) by a score of 35-21.

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Darien0714021
New Canaan7771435
Final score provided by J. Salvador.
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Box Score Stats

Darien (24-25)

New Canaan (24-25)
56
Total Plays
52
18
First Downs
17
7
Penalties
4
60
Penalty Yards
35
24:24
Possession Time
23:36

Game Stats

Darien (24-25)

New Canaan (24-25)

Darien

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2126296.80814.12178126.4
3Ben Rolapp (Jr)2025283.80014.22165125.9
81Kevin Roche (Sr)11131.00013.00013137.5
New Canaan

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1724235.70813.83069141.5
12Luke Robinson (Sr)1724235.70813.83069141.5
Darien

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals28812.9341
1T. Karczewski (Sr)111.0100
3Ben Rolapp (Jr)20613.11501
5Ben Curtis (Sr)2168.01400
15Patrick Gately (Sr)351.7300
29Thomas Herget (Jr)2-2-1.0100
New Canaan

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals281766.35502
7Michael Smith (Sr)492.350
12Luke Robinson (Sr)210.530
14Andrew Esposito (Jr)66811.35501
24James McInerney (Jr)23618.03201
25Hudson Kenny (Sr)221.010
28Jack Crowell (So)33210.7240
33Henry Stein (Jr)8283.5170
Darien

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals2129614.11122
8Charlie Thom (Sr)2178.5111
16Tyler Spellman (Sr)4205.060
29Thomas Herget (Jr)815018.8651
81Kevin Roche (Sr)610717.8280
88Jimmy Benedict (So)122.020
New Canaan

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1723513.8693
5Chris Cuesta (Sr)24422.0361
7Michael Smith (Sr)33210.716
10Charlie Koch (So)11212.012
14Andrew Esposito (Jr)811914.9691
17Jake Valente (Jr)11111.0111
33Henry Stein (Jr)111.01
87Matt Reed (So)11616.016
Darien

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
29Thomas Herget (Jr)11
New Canaan

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals1
12Luke Robinson (Sr)1
Darien

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals81296377
1T. Karczewski (Sr)11
3Ben Rolapp (Jr)6161
5Ben Curtis (Sr)1616
8Charlie Thom (Sr)1717
15Patrick Gately (Sr)55
16Tyler Spellman (Sr)2020
29Thomas Herget (Jr)-2150148
81Kevin Roche (Sr)107107
88Jimmy Benedict (So)22
New Canaan

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals176235560467
5Chris Cuesta (Sr)4444
7Michael Smith (Sr)932041
10Charlie Koch (So)1212
12Luke Robinson (Sr)11
14Andrew Esposito (Jr)68119187
17Jake Valente (Jr)1111
24James McInerney (Jr)361147
25Hudson Kenny (Sr)22
28Jack Crowell (So)324577
33Henry Stein (Jr)28129
87Matt Reed (So)1616
Darien

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals81296296377
1T. Karczewski (Sr)11
3Ben Rolapp (Jr)61283344
5Ben Curtis (Sr)1616
8Charlie Thom (Sr)1717
15Patrick Gately (Sr)55
16Tyler Spellman (Sr)2020
29Thomas Herget (Jr)-2150148
81Kevin Roche (Sr)13107120
88Jimmy Benedict (So)22
New Canaan

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals176235235411
5Chris Cuesta (Sr)4444
7Michael Smith (Sr)93241
10Charlie Koch (So)1212
12Luke Robinson (Sr)1235236
14Andrew Esposito (Jr)68119187
17Jake Valente (Jr)1111
24James McInerney (Jr)3636
25Hudson Kenny (Sr)22
28Jack Crowell (So)3232
33Henry Stein (Jr)28129
87Matt Reed (So)1616

Tackles

Darien has not entered any tackles stats.
New Canaan

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5746103
3Trey Walker (Sr)22
4Will Sullivan (Sr)7512
5Chris Cuesta (Sr)33
6Mikey Hiraman (Jr)7613
7Michael Smith (Sr)549
9Ryan Leahy (Sr)426
11Ryan Brooks (Jr)7714
15Simon Tchakarov (Sr)617
19Grayson Ladley (Jr)11
21Connor Mazza (Sr)336
24James McInerney (Jr)325
28Jack Crowell (So)8513
29Blake Schwartz (Jr)314
44Bo Seelert (Jr)22
87Matt Reed (So)11
97Michael Harris (Jr)11
99Ryan Francis (Jr)134

Sacks

Darien has not entered any sacks stats.
New Canaan

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals5.034
4Will Sullivan (Sr)2.511
11Ryan Brooks (Jr)1.013
15Simon Tchakarov (Sr)1.510

Defensive Statistics

Darien has not entered any defensive statistics stats.
New Canaan

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.0211
7Michael Smith (Sr)100.01
9Ryan Leahy (Sr)1
11Ryan Brooks (Jr)1
21Connor Mazza (Sr)1

Kickoffs

Darien has not entered any kickoffs stats.
New Canaan

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals629248.7531
8Tucker Stevens (Sr)629248.7531

Punts

Darien has not entered any punts stats.
New Canaan

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals414235.5412
40B. Pertusiello (Jr)414235.5412

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Darien has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
New Canaan

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals45614.033156
7Michael Smith (Sr)1
24James McInerney (Jr)2115.51311
28Jack Crowell (So)24522.53345
Darien

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318018
3Ben Rolapp (Jr)1606
8Charlie Thom (Sr)1606
29Thomas Herget (Jr)1606
New Canaan

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530535
5Chris Cuesta (Sr)166
8Tucker Stevens (Sr)55
14Andrew Esposito (Jr)21212
17Jake Valente (Jr)166
24James McInerney (Jr)166

PATs and Field Goals

Darien has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
New Canaan

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.05
8Tucker Stevens (Sr)551.05
Darien

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals123
3Ben Rolapp (Jr)11
8Charlie Thom (Sr)11
29Thomas Herget (Jr)011
New Canaan

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals235
5Chris Cuesta (Sr)11
14Andrew Esposito (Jr)112
17Jake Valente (Jr)11
24James McInerney (Jr)11
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Game Story

Connecticut High School Football - New Canaan sneaks past Darien

December 14, 2024: New Canaan, CT 06840

In Saturday's non-league match, the host New Canaan Rams football squad scored a close 35-28 triumph over the Darien Blue Wave.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

New Canaan (1:39) Chris Cuesta 36 Yard PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWN from Luke Robinson
New Canaan (1:39) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT

Second Quarter

New Canaan (10:41) James McInerney 32 Yard RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
New Canaan (10:41) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT
Darien (6:29) Ben Rolapp 4 Yard RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
Darien (6:29) Edwin Rapp EXTRA POINT

Third Quarter

Darien (6:09) Thomas Herget 65 YARD PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWN from Ben Rolapp
Darien (6:09) Edwin Rapp EXTRA POINT
New Canaan (4:55) Andrew Esposito 55 Yard RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
New Canaan (4:55) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT
Darien (2:30) Charlie Thom 6 YARD PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWN from Ben Rolapp
Darien (2:30) Edwin Rapp EXTRA POINT

Fourth Quarter

New Canaan (10:12) Jake Velente 11 Yard PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWN from Luke Robinson
New Canaan (10:12) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT
New Canaan (7:29) Andrew Esposito 69 Yard PASS RECEPTION TOUCHDOWN from Luke Robinson
New Canaan (7:29) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT

Ray TeodoraBlue Wave Reporter
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  1. Check In

    Halftime
    14 - 7 The scorer has checked in. New Canaan 14, Darien 7
    Posted @ 4:03p
  2. 14 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    New Canaan3rd Quarter
    New Canaan to kick off to Darien.
    Posted @ 4:29p
  3. 14 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Darien3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Darien - #29 Thomas Herget 65 Yd pass completed to #3 Ben Rolapp for a TD. New Canaan 14, Darien 13
    Posted @ 4:40p
  4. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Darien3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Darien - PAT Good. New Canaan 14, Darien 14
    Posted @ 4:41p
  5. 20 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    New Canaan3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    New Canaan - #14 Andrew Esposito with a 55 Yd Rushing TD. New Canaan 20, Darien 14
    Posted @ 4:42p
  6. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    New Canaan3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    New Canaan - PAT Good. New Canaan 21, Darien 14
    Posted @ 4:43p
  7. 21 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Darien3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Darien - #3 Ben Rolapp 6 Yd pass completed to #8 Charlie Thom for a TD. New Canaan 21, Darien 20
    Posted @ 4:51p
  8. 21 - 21

    Made Point After

    Darien3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Darien - PAT Good. New Canaan 21, Darien 21
    Posted @ 4:52p
  9. 21 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    New Canaan 21, Darien 21
    Posted @ 4:56p
  10. 27 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    New Canaan4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    New Canaan - #12 Luke Robinson 11 Yd pass completed to #17 Jake Valente for a TD. New Canaan 27, Darien 21
    Posted @ 5:03p
  11. 28 - 21

    Made Point After

    New Canaan4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    New Canaan - #8 Tucker Stevens PAT Good. New Canaan 28, Darien 21
    Posted @ 5:03p
  12. 34 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    New Canaan4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    New Canaan - #12 Luke Robinson 69 Yd pass completed to #14 Andrew Esposito for a TD. New Canaan 34, Darien 21
    Posted @ 5:12p
  13. 35 - 21

    Made Point After

    New Canaan4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    New Canaan - #8 Tucker Stevens PAT Good. New Canaan 35, Darien 21
    Posted @ 5:12p
  14. 35 - 21

    Two-Minute Warning

    New Canaan4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    New Canaan has the ball. New Canaan 35, Darien 21
    Posted @ 5:28p
  15. 35 - 21

    End of Game

    Final
    New Canaan 35, Darien 21
    Posted @ 5:48p

Game Photos

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Darien @ New Canaan Football Game Info

Sat., Dec. 14, 2024 @ 3p
Arute Field, CCSU
The New Canaan (CT) varsity football team won Saturday's home playoff game against Darien (CT) by a score of 35-21.

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Rankings & Records

Darien (24-25)

CTClass
62
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
10-36-16-14-2.769.857477225

New Canaan (24-25)

CTClass
31
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
12-18-07-15-0.9231.000454138

Team Scoring Averages

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Darien		9.311.88.17.17.036.7
New Canaan		9.512.96.35.8-34.9

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Head-to-Head

  • New Canaan won on 11/28/2024
    11/28 @ 10aQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    New Canaan71010734
    Darien00000

    The New Canaan (CT) varsity football team won Thursday's away conference game against Darien (CT) by a score of 34-0.

    Box score
  • New Canaan won on 12/14/2024
    12/14 @ 3pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Darien0714021
    New Canaan7771435

    The Darien (CT) varsity football team lost Saturday's away playoff game against New Canaan (CT) by a score of 35-21.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

DarienNew Canaan
138.9Rushing Yards Per Game152.4
201.8Passing Yards Per Game161.3
201.8Receiving Yards Per Game161.3
340.8Total Yards Per Game313.7
18.7Tackles Per Game65.6
0.9Sacks Per Game2.5
27.4Points Per Game34.5

Team Leaders

DarienNew CanaanNational Avg.
#15 Patrick Gately56.8Rushing Yards Per Game#33 Henry Stein55.820.4
#3 Ben Rolapp215.6Passing Yards Per Game#12 Luke Robinson157.551.0
#81 Kevin Roche70.7Receiving Yards Per Game#14 Andrew Esposito84.517.4
#3 Ben Rolapp259.8Total Yards Per Game#12 Luke Robinson159.536.6
#52 Ryan Gately5.0Tackles Per Game#28 Jack Crowell7.82.7
#52 Ryan Gately0.4Sacks Per Game#15 Simon Tchakarov1.00.2
#3 Ben Rolapp6.5Points Per Game#14 Andrew Esposito10.02.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Darien7-0New Canaan6-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/20/24DarienMcMahon(W) 48-711/8/24New CanaanMcMahon(W) 50-19
10/5/24NorwalkDarien(W) 49-1411/1/24NorwalkNew Canaan(W) 49-7
10/26/24DarienLudlowe(W) 48-1510/5/24LudloweNew Canaan(W) 30-14
12/3/24LudloweDarien(W) 49-19
11/1/24DarienWilton(W) 35-2610/25/24New CanaanWilton(W) 32-0
11/9/24Bridgeport CentralDarien(W) 49-011/15/24Bridgeport CentralNew Canaan(W) 42-6
11/15/24DarienWarde(W) 49-79/20/24New CanaanWarde(W) 41-7

Record Breakdown

Darien (24-25)

New Canaan (24-25)
10-3
Overall
12-1
6-1
League
8-0
2-1
Non-League
1-1
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
7-0
Common Opponent
6-0
6-1
Home
7-1
4-2
Away
5-0
0-0
Neutral
0-0
2-1
Playoff
3-0
10-3
In-State
12-1
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0