New Canaan football secures shutout win over Fairfield Prep, extends streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
New Canaan defeated No. 10 Fairfield Prep 27-0 on September 18, 2026, at Dunning Field. The Rams' defense recorded a second consecutive shutout this season, marking their 25th straight victory overall. Game highlights included a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Matt Reed and two interceptions from Charlie Cuesta. New Canaan's strong defensive performance was pivotal, enabling an early lead that they maintained throughout the game. The victory comes as New Canaan looks to continue its dominance in the CIAC Class L championships.
- •New Canaan improves to 2-0 this season
- •Fairfield Prep falls to 0-2
- •Matt Reed scored two touchdowns, including a kickoff return
- •New Canaan's defense recorded two shutouts in a row
- •Charlie Cuesta had two interceptions for New Canaan
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 New Canaan football blanks No. 10 Fairfield Prep for 25th straight win and 2nd straight shutout
"New Canaan's defense opened the season with two straight shutouts for the first time since 2021.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Football•Sep 19, 2026, 5:41 AMHarlan shows out on defense, special teams in dominant win over Warren
FootballFootball•Sep 19, 2026, 5:39 AMWebster Schroeder shuts out Penfield as Kalin Watkins accounts for 3 TDs
NFL•Sep 19, 2026, 5:39 AMLeSean McCoy says Pat McAfee is second most powerful person in America
Football•Sep 19, 2026, 5:37 AMHilton stays unbeaten as Matt Kosiorek throws 4 TDs to shut out Victor
NFL•Sep 19, 2026, 5:31 AMSaints’ Kellen Moore Makes Telling Alvin Kamara Admission After Return
Football•Sep 19, 2026, 5:30 AMHaughton, Evangel, Loyola among Friday night winners in NW Louisiana