Shelton started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Ludlowe. They fell 21-14 to the Falcons on Friday. The Gaels were up 14-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Although Shelton took the loss, they still got scores from Kaden Tracey and Cole StPierre.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed eight in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Tracey, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Shelton's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. James Zaccagnini refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Ryan Love had a dynamite game For Ludlowe., rushing for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 137 yards and one TD. Those 78 rushing yards gave Love a new career-high.
Shelton now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Ludlowe, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Shelton will host Fairfield Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ludlowe, they will head out on the road to challenge Wilton at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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