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!