While speedy Darien played a strong game, their offense was hobbled by numerous illegal procedure calls and an aerial game that fell short more than it connected, while their defense was consistently repelled by strong center-ground Wrecker advances.  A reinvigorated Blue Wave took the field after halftime with a 16-0 deficit and began a strong drive, but when a 4th-down carry fell inches short of a first down on Westport's 43-yard line, the momentum swung decisively to Westport's advantage.  The punt return from Westport landed squarely on Darien's 1-yard line, and minutes later the Blue Wave offense was pushed into their end zone for a Westport touchback score.  Darien's Jack Newton was the target of numerous successful passes, including a 35-yard advance early in the fourth quarter that threatened to put the game back in play.  But in the end the Wrecker defense was able to isolate Newton and to limit the Blue Wave's ground advance to generally negligible impact, highlighted by Sophomore Rob Krauss' interception of Darien's last serious passing attempt of the afternoon.

The large and enthusiastic Homecoming crowd enjoyed both the game and the halftime activities, which included a gymnastic cheerleading exhibition, an introduction of all of the Staples athletic team captains, and the introduction of the Homecoming court.   

10/8/00 John Blossom

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