Fairfield alum kicks for Fordham in debut homecoming
In Fairfield, Rams kicker Lars Anderson, a Fordham signee and former Fairfield High standout, debuted at Alumni Field wearing number 98. He previously set Fairfield High’s longest field goal record with a 47 yarder and joined Fordham after being scouted last winter.
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Lars Anderson
Fairfield High
Fordham Rams
Fairfield
Fairfield Stags
Rams
Anderson
Fordham
Fairfield High School
Ceptional
Dave Clawson
Aftermath of Attacks Redefines Youth Sports Standings
The piece reflects on how last week’s terrorist attacks disrupted sports across youth and high school levels. It notes how fear, loss, and threats affected players, coaches, and families, shifting focus from winning to teamwork, resilience, and learning that sports offer beyond competition.
Community sports provide relief after tragedy
The piece argues that sports are not war and that winning is not the primary aim. It notes high school teams playing while colleges sat out, with Fairfield High figures emphasizing sport as a community bond and healthy outlet for youth amid trying times.
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield University
Fairfield High
Tyler Herman
Mustangs fall to Ridgefield in opening night loss
Fairfield High School suffered a 14-0 defeat at home to Ridgefield as penalties and miscues hampered the offense. Coach Mike Forget praised the defense and emphasized fixing the offense, with QB Rick Heibler starting in place of injured Jason Cohen and senior Tyler Herman urging hard work to reach Ridgefield’s intensity.
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Fairfield
Ridgefield
Mike Forget
Mustangs
Danbury
Rick Heibler
Jason Cohen
Tyler Herman
Kevin Callahan
Callahan
Tigers
Forget
Heibler
Mike Markell
Herman
Prep rides out emotional week with big win over Guilford
Fairfield Prep football faced a hard week after a terrorist attack touched a player's family. The Jesuits opened with a 40-0 win at Alumni Field, led by Shaun Hunte with four touchdowns and 89 rushing yards. Kevin Brooks added two TDs and Kevin Ryan 60 rushing yards as the defense held strong. About 700 fans watched as the team used football to cope and derail Guilford.
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Fairfield Prep
Jesuit
Rich Magdon
Prep
Twin Towers
New York
Magdon
Jesuits
Guilford
Alumni Field
Shaun Hunte
Kevin Brooks
Kevin Ryan
Hunte
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