The third-grade Fairfield Bantam Red Wildcats began its tackle football season with a 6-0 victory over Darien White on Sunday with both teams' defenses playing well throughout the game. The Fairfield scoring drive was highlighted by running back Mathew Burger's 30-yard run in the first quarter. Running back Harry Chandler scored the go-ahead touchdown from 2 yards out.
Fairfield's defense was outstanding, led by defensive tackle Jack McKenna, middle linebacker Ryan McIntosh and guard Jimmy Cullinan, who recovered a fumble to help preserve Fairfield's slim lead.
Fairfield will play its next game at 11 a.m. Sunday against Darien Blue at Darien High School.
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