Football Preview: Hamden Green Dragons vs. Fairfield Prep Jesuits
Hamden hasn't had much luck against Fairfield Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hamden Green Dragons will take on the Fairfield Prep Jesuits at 6:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Hamden came up short against Hand and fell 15-7. While losing is never fun, the Green Dragons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 53rd, while the Tigers are ranked sixth).
Meanwhile, Fairfield Prep came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Titans 35-6. The result was nothing new for the Jesuits, who have now won five matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Robert Manning was his usual excellent self, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. Vincent Lombardo helped Manning out on the ground, rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Fairfield Prep pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.7 points per game. As for Hamden, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Hamden came up short against Fairfield Prep in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 37-27. Will Hamden have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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