Trumbull Scores and Standings: Aug. 31

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St. Joseph, the defending twi-time CIAC Class S state champions, plays the first of its three preseason scrimmages on Wednesday at Barlow of the South-West Conference (4:30).

On Saturday, the Cadets host Shelton in a 10 a.m., scrimmage, then visit Foran on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.

St. Joseph opens the regular season at home on Sept. 17 against perennial FCIAC power Staples at 1:30 p.m. 

St. Joseph is beginning life without quarterback Joe Della Vecchia, who spearheaded the Cadets' offense for the past two years. 

Trumbull senior linebacker Don Cherry, a key cog in the Eagles' march to the CIAC Class LL state championship game last year, has been named preseason All-State by ESPNHS.

Cherry also was named as one of the top 30 players in the state by MSG Varsity. The 6-2, 220-pounder, who also plays as a fullback on offense, scored 10 touchdowns last season and recorded 14 tackles in the CIAC Class LL state title game against Xavier.

ESPNHS listed senior offensive lineman Grant Roman and senior defensive lineman Zack Voyteck as players to watch.

For St. Joseph, which is coming off its second consecutive state championship, junior linebacker Mike Pulaski was tabbed All-State. Pulaski is looking to surpass the century mark in tackles for the second straight season.

Senior wide receiver Joe Burns was named as player to watch for the Cadets.