Football Recap: Ludlowe Falcons vs. Bridgeport Central Hilltoppers
Ludlowe got themselves on the board against Bridgeport Central on Saturday, but Bridgeport Central never followed suit. They blew past the Bridgeport Central Hilltoppers 68-0 at home. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Hilltoppers are ranked 142nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ludlowe's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Tompkins, who picked up 35 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. What's more, Tompkins also racked up 28 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023. Grant Stupak was another key signal caller, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Ludlowe's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Peyton Sparacino and Jackson Danylko.
Ludlowe pushed their record up to 2-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Bridgeport Central, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ludlowe will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Notre Dame at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bridgeport Central, they will challenge Bassick at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bridgeport Central is facing Bassick at the right time seeing as Bassick is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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