Stratford was the 6-0 winner over Notre Dame Prep when they last played one another back in November of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Red Devils took a 26-7 bruising from the Lancers on Friday. The loss put an end to the Red Devils' undefeated start to the season.
Blake Merfalen threw for 250 yards on 23 of 35 attempts. Jake Hill was his top target, picking up 77 receiving yards.
Ja'Cari Harris was a one-man wrecking crew For Notre Dame Prep. as he rushed for 142 yards and one score on only 12 carries. Harris is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 106 every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of LJ Richardson, who rushed for 30 yards and one TD.
Having lost for the first time this season, Stratford fell to 2-1. As for Notre Dame Prep, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stratford will take on Newtown at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Notre Dame Prep, they will be playing at home against New Fairfield at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers will need to watch out since the Rebels have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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