Darien9-4
21
28
FINAL 12/09
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
DHS		770721
NCHS		7701428
Final score provided by A. Landry.

Team Totals

DarienStatNew Canaan
61Total Plays53
15First Downs17
9Penalties7
69Penalty Yards46
27:41Possession Time20:19
Blue Wave
Rams

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#3 L. Reed010.00000039.6
#10 A. Russey11101.00010.00010127.1
#12 L. Robinson1523166.65211.12022115.5

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#3 L. Reed571.4401
#6 A. Benevento166.0601
#10 A. Russey5122.480
#12 L. Robinson7142.0120
#20 C. Smith8435.4130

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#3 L. Reed6569.322
#5 W. Langford11212.0121
#6 A. Benevento12424.0241
#10 A. Russey34816.018
#12 L. Robinson11010.010
#14 A. Espo22010.018
#20 C. Smith263.07

Offense - Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Fum
#12 L. Robinson1

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRTotal
#2 R. Barnard33
#3 L. Reed75663
#4 T. Garcia00
#5 W. Langford1212
#6 A. Benevento6241545
#10 A. Russey124860
#12 L. Robinson141024
#14 A. Espo2020
#20 C. Smith4363079

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#3 L. Reed705663
#5 W. Langford1212
#6 A. Benevento62430
#10 A. Russey12104870
#12 L. Robinson1416610190
#14 A. Espo2020
#20 C. Smith43649

Defense - Tackles

SoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
#2 R. Barnard83111.0
#4 T. Garcia9211.5
#6 A. Benevento718
#7 M. Smith7310
#9 L. Bopp336
#9 R. Leahy22
#15 S. Tchakarov426
#20 C. Smith11
#21 C. Mazza549
#33 O. Lydon336.5
#52 W. Schmitz224
#76 M. Chisholm112
#79 C. Sihpol112

Defense - Sacks

SacksYdl
#2 R. Barnard1.05
#52 W. Schmitz1.01

Defense - Defensive Statistics

PDFmb RecFR YdsCaus
#2 R. Barnard110
#4 T. Garcia2
#6 A. Benevento1
#9 R. Leahy2
#15 S. Tchakarov2
#20 C. Smith101

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLngTB
#8 T. Stevens525951.8601

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLngIn 20
#3 L. Reed24623.0451

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#2 R. Barnard133.033
#4 T. Garcia100.000
#6 A. Benevento11515.01515
#20 C. Smith13030.03030

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsKick PtsTot Pts
#3 L. Reed166
#5 W. Langford166
#6 A. Benevento21212
#8 T. Stevens44

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%FGAtt%Tot Pts
#8 T. Stevens441.001.04

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#3 L. Reed11
#5 W. Langford11
#6 A. Benevento112

Team summary

Total TDs
DHS
NCHS
4
Sacks
DHS
NCHS
2.0
Passing TDs
DHS
NCHS
2
Receiving TDs
DHS
NCHS
2
Rushing TDs
DHS
NCHS
2
Caused Fumbles
DHS
NCHS
1
Fumble Recoveries
DHS
NCHS
2
Completion Percentage
DHS
NCHS
.640
QB Rating
DHS
NCHS
111.4
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Offense

Passing
C
-
16
Att
-
25
Yds
-
176
C%
-
.640
Avg
-
11.0
TD
-
2
Lng
-
22
QB Rate
-
111.4
Rushing
Car
-
28
Yds
-
82
Avg
-
2.9
Lng
-
13
TD
-
2
Receiving
Rec
-
16
Yds
-
176
Avg
-
11.0
Lng
-
24
TD
-
2
Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks
Fum
-
1
All Purpose Yards
KR
-
48
Total
-
306
Total Yards
Total
-
258

Defense

Tackles
Solo
-
53
Asst
-
25
Tot Tckls
-
78
TFL
-
2.0
Sacks
Sacks
-
2.0
Ydl
-
6
Defensive Statistics
PD
-
7
Fmb Rec
-
2
FR Yds
-
10
Caus
-
1

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
-
5
Yds
-
259
Avg
-
51.8
Lng
-
60
TB
-
1
Punts
P
-
2
Yds
-
46
Avg
-
23.0
Lng
-
45
In 20
-
1
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
-
4
Yds
-
48
Avg
-
12.0
Lng
-
30
KR Yds
-
48

Scoring

Points
TDs
-
4
TD Pts
-
24
Kick Pts
-
4
Tot Pts
-
28
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
-
4
Att
-
4
%
-
1.0
Att
-
1
Touchdowns
TD Rush
-
2
TD Rec
-
2

Connecticut High School Football - New Canaan sneaks past Darien

December 9, 2023: Darien, CT 06820

The New Canaan Rams (New Canaan, CT) football edged the host Darien Blue Wave (Darien, CT), 28-21 in Saturday's non-league bout.

Coaches summary

First Quarter

Darien (7:46) Briggs McGuckin 3 Yd. RUSHING TD
Darien (7:46) Anson Sikora EXTRA POINT
New Canaan (4:18) Luke Reed 1 Yd. RUSHING TD
New Canaan (4:18) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT

Second Quarter

New Canaan (9:10) Alex Benevento 24 Yd. PASS RECEPTION TD from Luke Robinson
New Canaan (9:10) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT
Darien (:36) Charlie Thom 1 Yd. RUSHING TD
Darien (:36) Anson Sikora EXTRA POINT

Fourth Quarter

Darien (11:54) Charlie Thom 1 Yd. RUSHING TD
Darien (11:54) Anson Sikora EXTRA POINT
New Canaan (5:03)Will Langford 12 Yd. PASS RECEPTION TD from Luke Robinson
New Canaan (5:03) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT
New Canaan (2:33) Alex Benevento 6 Yd. RUSHING TD
New Canaan (2:33) Tucker Stevens EXTRA POINT

Angelo FerrantiBlue Wave Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter

  2. Check In

    7 - 7 The scorer has checked in. Darien 7, New Canaan 7
    @ 2:43 PM

  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    @ 2:43 PM

  4. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 2:43 PM

  5. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 2:43 PM
  6. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    New Canaan kicked off to Darien. Darien has the ball. Darien 7, New Canaan 7
    @ 2:43 PM
  7. 7 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    New Canaan - Rushing TD. Darien 7, New Canaan 13
    @ 2:44 PM
  8. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    New Canaan - PAT Good. Darien 7, New Canaan 14
    @ 2:44 PM
  9. 13 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Darien - Pass completed for a TD. Darien 13, New Canaan 14
    @ 4:27 PM
  10. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Darien - PAT Good. Darien 14, New Canaan 14
    @ 4:27 PM
  11. 2nd Quarter
  12. 14 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    Darien 14, New Canaan 14
    @ 4:27 PM
  13. Halftime
  14. 14 - 14

    Halftime

    Darien 14, New Canaan 14
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 4:27 PM
  15. 3rd Quarter
  16. 14 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    New Canaan to kick off to Darien.
    @ 4:28 PM
  17. 4th Quarter
  18. 14 - 14

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Darien 14, New Canaan 14
    @ 4:28 PM
  19. 20 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Darien - Rushing TD. Darien 20, New Canaan 14
    @ 4:28 PM
  20. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Darien - PAT Good. Darien 21, New Canaan 14
    @ 4:28 PM
This game is a part of the 2023 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC - Class L tournament

Scoretracker Scorers

Angelo FerrantiBlue Wave Reporter

Darien vs New Canaan Football Game Info

Sat., Dec. 9, 2023 @ 1:30p
The New Canaan (CT) varsity football team won Saturday's neutral playoff game against Darien (CT) by a score of 28-21.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
DHS
--
NCHS
C. Smith35.9
Passing Yds/G
DHS
--
NCHS
L. Robinson81.2
Receiving Yds/G
DHS
--
NCHS
A. Espo24.4
Total Yds/G
DHS
--
NCHS
L. Robinson93.0
Tackles/G
DHS
--
NCHS
M. Smith7.9
Sacks/G
DHS
--
NCHS
S. Tchakarov0.6
Points/G
DHS
--
NCHS
A. Benevento7.8

Matchup history

11/23/23
1731
12/9/23
2128

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
-
169.0
Passing Yards/G
-
93.8
Receiving Yards/G
-
93.8
Total Yards/G
-
262.8
Tackles/G
-
63.5
Sacks/G
-
2.6
Points/G
-
35.8
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Darien		4.38.81.88.8-25.7
New Canaan		14.013.72.94.87.036.5

Season recap

Overall record
9-4
12-1
League
5-2
7-0
Non-League
2-1
2-1
Head to Head
0-2
2-0
Home
4-1
6-0
Away
4-2
4-1
Neutral
1-1
2-0
Playoff
2-1
3-0
In-State
9-4
12-1
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.692
.923
League %
.714
1.000
PF
334
474
PA
197
138
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Common opponents

McMahon
1 - 0
1 - 0
Norwalk
1 - 0
1 - 0
Ludlowe
1 - 0
1 - 0
Wilton
0 - 1
1 - 0
Warde
1 - 0
1 - 0
Bridgeport Central
1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

CT
12
4
Division L
3
1

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