Fairfield Union falls to Heath in playoffs after controversial fumble call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
In a Division IV playoff game on October 30, Fairfield Union lost to Heath 22-21 after a late fumble call by officials denied a potential game-winning touchdown. Trailing by one point, Fairfield Union appeared poised to score when quarterback Dean Clark reached for the end zone, but lost control of the ball. Heath took over possession and ran out the clock, completing a comeback from a 15-0 halftime deficit. Fairfield Union coach Andy Clark expressed disappointment over the pivotal call but acknowledged his team's second-half execution issues.
- •Fairfield Union led 15-0 at halftime.
- •Heath scored 22 points in the second half to win.
- •Dean Clark threw a 72-yard touchdown pass for the Falcons.
- •Heath's final touchdown came with just over 6 minutes remaining.
- •The game featured a contested fumble call in the closing minutes.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Late fumble call stuns Fairfield Union in playoff loss to Heath
"A late fumble call cost Fairfield Union a potential game winning touchdown in a 22 to 21 playoff loss to Heath.
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