The Wilton Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Staples Wreckers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilton will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
On Saturday, Wilton beat Ludlowe 35-23.
Meanwhile, Staples faced Darien in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Wreckers put the hurt on the Blue Wave with a sharp 31-6 win. Staples' victory was all the more impressive since the Blue Wave were averaging only 13 points allowed on the season.
Wilton better keep an eye on Nick Weil. He was instrumental in Staples' win, throwing for 231 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also punching in two TDs on the ground. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Weil a new career-high. Chaz Darby helped out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards.
Wilton's record now sits at 4-0. As for Staples, their record is now an identical 4-0.
Wilton couldn't quite get it done against Staples in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as they fell 29-22. Thankfully for the Warriors, Caleb Smith (who rushed for 113 yards and three scores, and also threw for 71 yards and one touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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