Football Game Preview: New Milford vs. New Fairfield

Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, New Milford should expect quite the challenge on Thursday. They will challenge New Fairfield on the road at 10:00 AM. New Milford are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 36.11 points per game.

New Milford have been struggling to pick up a victory, with their matchup against Newtown two weeks ago making it nine winless games in a row. It was a game New Milford are hoping to forget as they lost a 0-55 blowout to Newtown. New Milford were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 0-42.

Meanwhile, Joel Barlow typically have all the answers at home, but New Fairfield proved too difficult a challenge. New Fairfield steamrolled Joel Barlow 48-7. That 41-point margin sets a new personal best for New Fairfield on the season.

New Milford took their contest when the two teams last met with ease, bagging a 37-0 win over New Fairfield. The rematch might be a little tougher for New Milford since the team won't have home-field advantage. Watch the game and check back on MaxPreps to see if the change in venue makes a difference.

See the New Milford vs. New Fairfield matchup here

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