Wave Football Takes Down Ridgefield; Extends Win Streak to 26

By Will Pegler

Senior Brian Minicus celebrates his second "pick-six" of the night (Courtesy Darien Times). 

After a long off-season of hype surrounding them, the Blue Wave football team proved that they were still the number one team in the state with a 38-12 trouncing of Ridgefield at Tiger Hollow this past Friday, September 8th. In his first start at quarterback, senior Jack Joyce threw for two TD's, connecting with senior wide receiver Max Grant on both. The wave defense gave nothing to Ridgefield, led by senior Brian Minicus who had three interceptions and took two of them back for six. Even more impressive, Minicus hadn't practiced all week due to bruised patella, but still played the game of his career. Senior corner back Alex Dehmel commented on Brian's performance; "He was everywhere. It felt like on each play Brian was making a difference in some way shape or form". Senior kicker Austin Hagander played a big role, knocking through several extra points, while the wave's defensive line was led by seniors Mike Neary and Drew Evanchick, as well as junior John Lochtefeld. Ridgefield's quarterback was constantly being harassed by the powerful D-line.

Come out to Darien High School this Friday, September 15th to watch the Blue Wave take on Brien McMahon in their first home game under the lights.