Cheshire unofficially clinched a CIAC playoff berth on Friday night after a 31-6 victory over Guilford, as reported by “Yahoo Sports”.
The Rams improved to 7-2 and maintained their No. 3 standing in the Class L playoff rankings.
Guilford also holds a 7-2 record and has already secured an unofficial postseason spot in Class M, according to the “CT Insider” coverage.
Cheshire broke the game open in the fourth quarter by forcing two interceptions that led to 14 points in just over a minute.
Linebacker Will Wable sparked the defensive surge with an interception at the Cheshire 38-yard line.
“I saw (Lynch) roll out but it wouldn’t have happened without the defensive line playing great all day,” Wable said, as documented by “Yahoo Sports”.
Noel Martinez capitalized on the defensive effort by rushing for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.
The Rams’ defensive front held Guilford running back Shane Connelly to only 12 yards on 10 carries.
“Honestly, the D line is the main part of our defense,” Evan Gonzalez noted in a report by “CT Insider”.
Cheshire quarterback Ryan Plouffe, who is now 4-0 as a starter, completed nine of 11 passes for 68 yards and one touchdown.
Guilford quarterback Ryan Lynch threw for 242 yards, but the Rams’ secondary recorded three late-game interceptions to seal the result.
“As the game went on, we were able to create some turnovers; and when you win the turnover battle you are going to win a lot of football games,” head coach Don Drust stated per “Yahoo Sports”.
The Rams will conclude their regular season on Thanksgiving morning in the Apple Valley Classic against Southington.
This upcoming matchup features the top-seeded team in Class LL, according to details shared by “CT Insider”.