Football Preview: Staples Wreckers vs. Ridgefield Tigers
The Staples Wreckers are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Ridgefield Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Staples is headed out to face Ridgefield after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Staples breezed by Hamden at home to the tune of 48-7 on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Wreckers who have now won 13 matchups in a row dating back to last season.
Staples' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Weil, who threw for 223 yards and five touchdowns. Anthony Armentano helped Weil out on the ground, rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Staples was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Ridgefield had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed an 11-6 win over Hall on Friday.
Grady Mcgarry was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 122 yards, and also picked up 36 receiving yards.
Everything came up roses for Staples against Ridgefield in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 42-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Staples since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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