RSS
Ansonia-Derby: A Look Back
In Monday's Register, we started a short, week-long feature looking back on the football rivalry between neighboring schools Ansonia and Derby.
The rivals meet on Friday for the first time since 2003. Ansonia holds a 50-28-8 lead in the series, which was first played in 1902.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Friday in Derby. Below is a look back at one game in the long series.
Share your thoughts. What is your favorite Ansonia vs. Derby memory?
ANSONIA-DERBY FOOTBALL:
A LOOK BACK
1940
Derby 7, Ansonia 3
Synopsis: With Ansonia leading 3-0, Derby’s Nick Frosceno blocked a punt with the side of his helmet and Jack Lundy recovered it in the end zone. After a successful extra point, the Red Raiders prevailed 7-3, its first over the Chargers since 1933.
The rivals meet on Friday for the first time since 2003. Ansonia holds a 50-28-8 lead in the series, which was first played in 1902.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Friday in Derby. Below is a look back at one game in the long series.
Share your thoughts. What is your favorite Ansonia vs. Derby memory?
ANSONIA-DERBY FOOTBALL:
A LOOK BACK
1940
Derby 7, Ansonia 3
Synopsis: With Ansonia leading 3-0, Derby’s Nick Frosceno blocked a punt with the side of his helmet and Jack Lundy recovered it in the end zone. After a successful extra point, the Red Raiders prevailed 7-3, its first over the Chargers since 1933.
posted by Mike Pucci at
12:29 PM
1 Comments:
1973 Ansonia vs Derby at AHS Nolan Field.
At stake was the State Championship, Derby All-State running back John Pagliaro was knocked out of the game early by a very tough AHS defense. The start of the 4th quarter Ansonia led Derby 13-10. Rich Slowick ran for a Derby touchdown with 3-minutes left in the game on a broken AHS defensive play. Derby won the game 17-13 and the State Championship. 1973 Ansonia team wound up ranked 7th in CT. The 1973 AHS seniors also gave AHS its now coveted name CHARGERS. Till 1973 AHS was simply called Big Blue or Lavender.
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home