Two dominant signal callers in Grant Stupak and Lorenzo Laracca are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Ludlowe Falcons will head out to challenge the McMahon Senators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ludlowe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.3 points per game this season.
Ludlowe is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Connecticut's top teams: Darien, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (Ludlowe was ranked 22nd). Ludlowe had to suffer through a 48-15 loss at the hands of Darien. It was the first time this season that the Falcons let down their fans at home.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Ryan Menozzi, who picked up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending six passes. Stupak also helped out by tossing the rock for 263 yards.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for McMahon against Warde on Friday as the team secured a 48-13 win. Considering the Senators have won three matches by more than 33 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
McMahon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Laracca led the charge by throwing for 190 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 passes, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Laracca has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Jermel Bynum was Laracca's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
McMahon wouldn't let Warde keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. McMahon can thank Bynum and Justin Daniel for forcing both of them.
Ludlowe's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for McMahon, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 3-3 record this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Ludlowe has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 369.3 total yards per game. It's a different story for McMahon, though, as they've been averaging only 249.8. Will Ludlowe be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will McMahon flip the script?
Ludlowe skirted past McMahon 35-32 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was McMahon's Jahiem Daniels, who rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Ludlowe to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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