The State Champion Wreckers, who were ranked 7th in last weeks Sports Illustrated CT Coaches rankings and 4th on the MaxPreps list, met the Tigers who are in a rebuilding year with a 13 game win streak and breezed past Ridgefield 35-7 with both a high octane offense and a highly motivated defense. Top left: Junior QB Nick Weil puts the ball in the air to Shane Sandrew (top, right) wide receiver, for one of the senior’s two touchdown receptions. Bottom left: the stifling defense allowed only one Ridgefield score in the first period, and junior wide receiver Justin Halky celebrates one of his two touchdown receptions on the heels of his 102 yard reception performance.

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QB Nick Weil was on fire passing for 279 yards completing 21 of 29 attempts, and kept the defense on their toes by scrambling for another 48 yards with 7 carries, a record for the junior. The defensive wall which held the Tigers to a single score and standout senior Jack Stoler picked off two Ridgefield passes paving the way for Weil to connect with Sandrew who also set a record gaining 143 yards on 12 receptions.

Staples opened the scoring late in the first quarter and the Tigers answered early in the second for their only touchdown of the game. Staples found the end zone two more times including less than a minute before the halftime break, with a TD by senior Kody Goldman.

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Senior running back Jarett Deluca receives medical attention for a leg injury and fortunately was able to walk off the field. Two enthusiastic fans showed some of their own athleticism in the stands, smiling broadly as they watched their team’s spectacular performance on the field.

Wreckers cheerleaders as usual showed they got game as well.

Ridgefield Cheer & Dance Dazzles

With excellent athleticism and challenging stunts, the Ridgefield Cheerleaders got the crowd on their feet and cheering. Their training and hard work was readily apparent, with their flyers soaring into the air and even doing flips.