Darien has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They were beaten by the New Canaan Rams 34-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Blue Wave were not able to get on the board.
Ben Rolapp rushed for 47 yards.
Charlie Thom was his top target, picking up 39 receiving yards.
Andrew Esposito was his usual excellent self, rushing for 126 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries for New Canaan. Esposito really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
With the loss, Darien broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-2. As for New Canaan, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Darien has already played their next match, a 55-13 win against Ludlowe on the 3rd. New Canaan has also already played their next matchup, a 41-7 victory against Maloney on the 3rd.
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