DARIEN, Conn. The Darien Junior 6 Blue moved its record this season to 3-1-1 with another dominating defensive effort as it beat New Canaan 14-0 Saturday night at New Canaan. The Blue defense got its third shutout in five games this year and third in a row. It held New Canaan to only three first downs. For the third game in row, Darien did not allow its opponent inside the Red Zone.
The Blue got dominating line play from Nick Santomassi, Mike Neary, Andrew Darby, Lucas Thompson and Nick Cardone. Darby and Thompson were particularly active from their end spots as they dominated their man. Thompson, Darby and Cardone were all credited with sacks on the day as Darien got seven sacks in total. Rotating in on the D line and providing key support were Alex Marshman, John Mancini, and Jack Savage. The Blue got outstanding linebacker play from Will Enzor, Blake Sommi, Alex Dehmel and Ryan ONeil. All four ran to ball well and made sure and tough tackles. Helping from the safety positions were Max Gasvoda, Brendan Ross, Mahmoud Ashrifeh, Brandon Yarish and George Raymond.
The Blue offense scored its two touchdowns on long runs by Sommi and Enzor. Enzor had a particular nice run as he scored from 50 yards out with several great moves near the goal line. Alex Dehmel and Ryan ONeill ran the ball well for the Blue.
The Blue got good offensive line play. Tyler Aponte played well at center as well as Nick Cardone. They got help from Neary, Santamossi, Mancini and Savage on the inside. Darby, Thompson and Gasvoda were good blocking from their end spots. The offensive line helped the Blue play keep away with the ball after its first two scores.
The Blue plays again on Sunday afternoon against Norwalk.
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