Norwich Free Academy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Ludlowe Falcons on the road and fell 53-7. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Falcons are ranked 28th).
Norwich Free Academy wouldn't let Ludlowe keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Norwich Free Academy can thank Austin Li and Taegan Calouro for forcing both of them.
Ludlowe can attribute much of their success to Grant Stupak, who threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes.
Norwich Free Academy will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Bunnell at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ludlowe, they will face off against Bridgeport Central at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ludlowe will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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