The Notre Dame Prep Lancers will challenge the New Fairfield Rebels at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
On Friday, Notre Dame Prep strolled past Stratford with points to spare, taking the game 26-7.
Ja'Cari Harris
| 09/26/25 vs Stratford | 142 |
| 09/19/25 vs Joel Barlow | 148 |
| 09/12/25 @ Avon | 106 |
Notre Dame Prep found their leader in sophomore Nathan Derisme, who picked up three sacks, forced one fumble, and made seven total tackles. Ja'Cari Harris is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 106 every time he's taken the field this season. LJ Richardson was another key player, rushing for 30 yards and one touchdown.
Notre Dame Prep's run defense was locked in: Stratford could only muster 1.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Jordan Razor for the heroic effort on defense: he. Notre Dame Prep didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 11.
Notre Dame Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nate Achelus, Razor, and Jaylan Bellamy picked up one apiece. Derisme was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks, forcing one fumble, and making seven total tackles.
Meanwhile, New Fairfield really took it to Lewis Mills for the full four quarters, racking up a 42-12 victory. Considering the Rebels have won three contests by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
New Fairfield's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Notre Dame Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Notre Dame Prep beat New Fairfield 21-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Do the Lancers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rebels turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
