Staples is 0-5 against Darien since November of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Wreckers will face off against the Blue Wave at 1:30 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated after three games, but that won't be the case come Saturday.
Staples is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Connecticut's top teams: West Haven, who was ranked 13th at the time (Staples was ranked fifth). The Wreckers won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Blue Devils 35-34.
Chaz Darby had a dynamite game, rushing for 156 yards and one TD, while also catching one score. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 55 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Charlie Clark, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 16 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Clark, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Darien gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't give up any more after. They came out on top against Masuk by a score of 28-21. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Blue Wave were the better team in the second half.
Staples' record is now 3-0. As for Darien, their record now sits at an identical 3-0.
Staples might still be hurting after the 24-0 loss they got from Darien when the teams last played back in October of 2018. Can the Wreckers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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