The Ludlowe football team moved one step closer to an undefeated regular season following a convincing 28-7 victory against No. 7 Staples on Friday night.
The Falcons, currently ranked No. 2, continued their dominant run through the schedule by securing their second consecutive win over the Wreckers, according to Yahoo Sports.
Quarterback Ryan Love powered the offensive effort for the Falcons by accounting for four total touchdowns.
Love connected with Gabe Lesizza and Cole Stotler for passing scores while also adding two rushing touchdowns to his tally, as reported by CT Insider.
The Ludlowe defense proved equally effective during the opening half of play.
The unit held Staples to just 38 yards of total offense and limited the visitors to only two first downs before the halftime break, per the reporting from the CT Insider football coverage team.
By the conclusion of the first half, the Falcons had successfully established a three-score lead that the Wreckers were unable to overcome.
Although Staples holds a 6-2 advantage in the long-term head-to-head series, Ludlowe has now shifted momentum in the rivalry by winning back-to-back meetings.
The Falcons, now holding a 9-0 record, are scheduled to host their town rival, Warde, on Thanksgiving eve at 6 p.m.
This upcoming matchup presents Ludlowe with the final opportunity to finalize an unblemished regular season record.
Meanwhile, Staples falls to 7-2 on the season but has already unofficially clinched a berth in the Class LL playoffs.
The Wreckers will look to rebound during their final game of the regular season when they host No. 6 Greenwich on Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m.
The game against Greenwich serves as a critical test for Staples before the postseason begins.
Ludlowe remains focused on the upcoming rivalry game as they aim to maintain their perfect standing.