Fairfield County recap September 17, 2013
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Westhill, who took down 82nd ranked Westhill, 27-14.
Bassick's Vochan Fowler rumbled for the longest rushing play in Fairfield County this season in his game against East Haven last week. Fowler's team lost to the Yellowjackets as he sprinted for 80 yards on the play and finished with 243 in all.
Fowler and Fowler gave Bassick a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Teammate Julian Fyffe added to the ground attack by rushing for 124 yards.
Fowler and Fowler gave Derrick Lewis' team a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Fowler was the best running back in the league this week.
Fowler was a beast in the backfield as the Lions fell to East Haven.
Nicholas Lombardo was the best receiver in the league this week as Darien beat Hillhouse. Lombardo racked up 4 receptions for 106 yards. Griffin Ross helped Darien's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 48 yards.
Fowler threw for 70 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Fowler put up the best numbers in passing as Bassick lost to Greg Volpe's team.
The Blue Wave's Silas Wyper and Lombardo have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading Fairfield County in both passing and receiving yards. 6-0 quarterback Wyper has thrown for 219 yards this season, while Lombardo has 4 catches for 106 yards. The Lions' Fowler leads the league in rushing yards with 243.
The marquee game in the league this week will be the clash between Darien and Greenwich. Robert Trifone's team enters the game ranked 17th in the state, while the Cardinals ranks 14th.
Matt Downey and Lombardo provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Wilbur Cross. The longest such play in the league this season, the connection resulted in 66 yards.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
