**Pics: Example of why the NFL has praised The Fairfield Giants Program for the training and implementation of new Hawk Tackling Techniques... Taking the head out of the game!
Fairfield Giants Week 4 Round-Up
JR MIDGETS (2-2) FAIRFIELD 12 NAUGATUCK 6
The Fairfield Giant JM’s beat a tough Naugatuck team 12-6 in Double overtime. It was a hard fought battle the entire game both teams refusing to bend. The Giants prevailed in overtime. There was a lot of good runs (Anthony Espinoza & Jack Esse) and throws (Andrew Loya) and receptions (Charlie Wilcox) and timely interceptions ( Kyle Stevenson) and tackles (Tyler Ciccia) but more than anything; all the QB’s and RB’s and Receivers would like to thank and congratulate the defensive and offensive line that made everything possible: Dylan Fragomeni, Ryan Durrell, Tommy O’Connell, Freddy Caposella, Declan O’Hara, Grady Bartlett, Jonah Brodtman, Trevor Knisely, Luke Martucci, Luke Oligino, Tino Rugani, Daniel Shannon and Finn Donelan.
PEE WEE (3-1) FAIRFIELD 0 HARTFORD 20
The Giants Pee Wee Team lost a hardfought battle to Division 1 powerhouse Hartford Hurricanes. The game was billed as David vs Goliath as big city D1 Hartford was riding a 3-0 (3 shutouts) record into the match-up, averaging 40 pts per game. Small town D2 Faifield had a similar record at 3-0, averaging 28 pts per game. The Giants prepared defensively all week to stop the high powered Hurricane running game...and they did just that!. Fairfield’s defense stung, stuffed and cracked the entire field of Hurricane RB’s, limiting the offense to just 50 rushing yards and zero rushing TDs all game.
With their running game shut down, Hartford turned to the spread offense and the long pass, completing 3 TD passes for 25, 30, and 50 yards. All TD’s were one on one zooms down the sidelines. The Giants defensive pass coverage played tough, keeping the short game at bay, but in the end, the long ball was the difference in the game. Fairfield offense was stymied by 2 turnovers, and numerous penalties, pinning the unit in unfavorable field positional all game. “We love playing the big city teams, as it gives both the players and coaches an opportunity to exam our teams strengths and our weaknesses. Ultimately, a game like today makes us a much stronger team”, said Asst. Coach Lee Battista.
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JR PEE WEE 1 (2-2) FAIRFIELD 26 NAUGATUCK 32
The JPW1 team took to Naugatuck in an overtime loss 32-26. First half was adefensive battle with Tommy Kramer scoring on the Giants first drive and the Giants went into halftime down 8-6. The second half was a different story with Joey D’Elai scoring 2 touchdowns and dominating on defense. With less then 2 min on the clock and the score tied at 20 Jordan Davis returned the kick off for his 2nd TD taking the lead 26-20. Naugatuck responded scoring as time expired putting the game in overtime. With injuries and several key players absent from the game the Giants fell short in OT on the 2 yard line. The kids played their hearts out and standouts included Jack Melbourne , Sean Donohue, MacGleason, and Dustyn Poole.
JR PEE WEE 2 (4-0) FAIRFIELD 21 NEWINGTON 12
Newington, CT – Fairfield Giants JPW2 struck first against the Newington Knights. RB Sean O’Neill ran 49 yards for the first touchdown of the game.The Giant’s second possession stalled near the goal line.Fairfield LB Harrison Spangler and DE Andrew Reynolds sacked the Knight’s QB for the safety and an 8-0 lead in the first quarter. Giant’s FB Deuce Barnaby got Fairfield to the goal line where RB Jaylin Riley punched it in for a 14-0 lead in the 2nd quarter.The Knight’s passed for a TD to end the half 14-6.Fairfield kicked off to the Knights to begin the 3rd quarter.Newington couldn’t handle the kick which allowed Ryan Faris to recover the ball for the Giants.Fairfield’s offensive line led by Joseph Macri, Andrew Reynolds, Anthony Falletta, Matthew Mitchell, Timothy Bango-Jasko, and Parker Pasmeg opened lanes for RBs’ Harrison Spangler and Cooper Anderson.Sean O’Neill got his second score of the day for the Giants from 10 yards out.QB Rogan Kane hit WR Patten Royal in the end zone for the PAT to give Fairfield a 21-6 lead.Newington took advantage of a Giant’s turnover in the 4th quarter and scored to end the game 21-12.Fairfield hosts Springfield, MA next Sunday.
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MITEY MITE SR (1-3) FAIRFIELD 7 MANCHESTER 13
MMSR lose 13 to 7 to the Manchester Sentinals . After being down 13-0 at half time the Giants rallied back in the second half, but fell just short of a victory..Great effort by the boys who never gave up and fought all the way to the end.
MITEY MITE JR (1-2-1) FAIRFIELD 12 NAUGATUCK 24
Naugatuck, CT – Fairfield MMJrs shook off a lackluster first half and forced a three and out for Naugatuck. QB Jonathan Morris saw an open lane and dashed 50 yards for the first touchdown of the 3rd quarter. The Giant’s defense continued to pressure the Hounds. Fairfield’s Conrad Burki had a sack; Matthew McManus recovered a fumble, while Tyler Cirilli led the team with 9 tackles. A Fairfield turnover gave Naugatuck the ball on Fairfield’s 24 yard line allowing the hounds their only score of the 2nd half of the game. Two possessions later the offensive line led by Andrew Barnaby, Ryan Thompkins, Andrew Reynolds, Cole Westerlund, and Finnian Walsh opened gaps for Giant’s RBs Bradon Aronson, Ryan Menozzi, Finbar Maloy and Conrad Burki. QB Jonathan Morris picked up his second score of the day streaking 43 yards into the end zone. The Giants outscored the Hounds 12-6 in the 3rd and 4th quarter but it wasn’t enough to overcome the first half. The Giants fall at Naugatuck 24-12. Fairfield hosts New Haven Saturday September 26th
