FAIRFIELD, Conn --The 6th Grade Fairfield Wildcats finished off their record setting season with a resounding 12-0 victory over Wilton Saturday night at Fairfield Ludlowe High School to capture the Fairfield County Football League Championship.
The victory not only gave the Wildcats their 10th win of the season for a season ending record of 10-1, it also provided them with their ninth shutout of the year. The championship game brought all the hype sports fans dream of, as the Wildcats were looking to avenge the only loss of the season which came at the hands of Wilton in a tight game back in October. Fairfield had lost that game 6-0.
From the opening drive, both teams moved the ball well, but each defensive unit put in big plays to stop any progress. Fairfield got big behind-the-line of scrimmage sacks from AJ Valus and Joey Turner. As the clock moved forward toward the half, quarterback Matt Cerminaro threw a perfect pass to an in-stride Jack Kovaleski over the middle in the end zone for a 10 yard play. The Wildcats could not convert the extra point and lead 6-0 at halftime.
In the second half, lead running back Timmy Jacobi continued to find holes in the Wilton defense and eventually broke free for a 30-yard touch down to put the Wildcats up 12-0. Wilton was able to stop the two point conversion. The Wildcats defense took over from there, allowing just two first downs. Wilton never got within striking distance. A late fourth quarter interception by Timmy Jacobi sealed the game and the fate for the Wildcats.
To see the entire the 6th grade Fairfield County Football League playoff grid, click on this weblink.
Team Photo Caption top row (left to right): Coaches Michael Cerminaro and Buddy Zachery, Jack Kovaleski, Josh Evans, Luke Adelstein, Joseph Turner , Chris Nielsen, Coaches Bill Valus, Tom Grace, and Ned Batlin. 2nd row: Brett Wolk, Jack Curtis , Ian Cook, Everett Metchick , Timmy Jacobi, Michael Erickson, AJ Valus, Justin Keith, Clay Zachery, John Blumenthal. 3rd row: Peter Fucigna, TJ Grace, Robbie Buhrendorf, Jack Hogarth, Zack Taylor, Kris Gjinaj, Sam Hawley, Sasha Mead , Matthew Cermina
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