Ludlowe/Prep Football

Ludlowe and Fairfield Prep football met on Saturday afternoon at Taft Field at Ludlowe. It was the first meeting between the teams who are separated by one mile  since 1951.

It was a phenomenal back-and-forth affair with Prep coming out on top, 37-28. The game was closer than the score.

Ludlowe held a 21-17 lead at halftime. They then led 28-24 with 3:30 left, before the Jesuits fought back to take the lead for good.

The atmosphere was electric, between students, parents, and just other fans and supporters of the two teams and the town.

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@flhs_nest was AMAZING at today’s football game vs Fairfield Prep. The support for the team and pride for our school and town was on full display. Prep won a thrilling game, 37-28 #fairfield #ludlowe #falcons #football #FLHSNEST #studentsection #FalconPride #FairfieldPride

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I love what James Bourque had to say to Mike Cardillo of Hearst following the game. So well said. You can read Mike's game story here.

Ludlowe’s James Bourque talks about his team’s strong effort vs Prep. #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/zXHbmg2HDN

— Mike C (@mikecfree) September 28, 2019

Despite the loss, Ludlowe played so well. The represented the program, the school and the town exceptionally.  You guys showed so many people that Ludlowe football is a threat.

Credit to Prep for making the plays late to come away with the win.

FALCON PRIDE! FAIRFIELD PRIDE!

18 Years Ago

The WTC Tribute Lights (WCTC AM Photo)

18 years ago.....September 11, 2001.

We all have our memories of that day. It's one of those "where were you when" days.

I was in first grade at Riverfield School. Although I have a weird memory, I don't remember everything from that day.

I remember being in morning meeting in Ms Kozokowski's (Ms. K) (I think I spelt that correct) class. The secretary, Mrs. Breisler, came in to the class and told Ms. K. I don't remember how the rest of the day went, or what we were told. I'm thinking the principal came on the PA and told us something had happened to let us know that we were getting out early but I'm not sure.

The next thing I remember about the day is getting out of school early and all the parents being there as they got out of work early and everyone came to be with their kids and their family.

I remember months later (I think early 2002) being at Liberty Science Center, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and being on the observation deck. You could see across the Hudson River and see the NY skyline. What you saw where the Twin Towers were was two blue tribute lights.

For the past 17 years on this day, we have reflected on that day.

We think of all the civilians and all of the first responders.

We think of all those who lost their life that day, all those lives lost after the fact due to complications and all those who were effected in many others ways. I know family and friends who are thinking of their loved ones who passed away that day or in the time after due to the effects.

Some many people with so many different memories

Always Remember. Never Forget.

SHU Football

SHU and Bucknell squaring off

Good to be at Sacred Heart tonight as SHU Football defeated Bucknell 30-10.

I'll be honest, didn't watch much of the game, partly because of where we were located and due to talking to people.

Good to see a bunch of people, including Dan Gardella, Ryan Touhey, Anthony Latina, Chris O'Connor, Bobby Valentine (yes, that Bobby Valentine) and Paul Pabst.

It's crazy to see all the change that has happened, just in the two years since I've graduated. There was a lot of changes while I was there and I've seen what they have changed via social media, but different seeing it in person. What they have done (and are continuing to do) on the property formerly of the Jewish Home just makes the campus look so much different. They also just opened the Bobby Valentine Athletic Center.

Largest crowd for a home-opener in school history, per SHU Football Twitter

Nice new video board. Love all the information is gives. 

Dan Gardella is taking pictures up there somewhere! 

The new Bobby Valentine Athletic Center