The Fairfield Prep football team has advanced to the CIAC Class LL State Championship game and will face Darien High School on Saturday 12/11 at 3pm at Trumbull High School. The Jesuits finished the regular season 9-1 and earned the top seed in the state tournament. The Jesuits have held serve defeating Greenwich High School in the quarterfinals and Shelton High School in the semifinals. The Jesuits defeated Greenwich behind two Ryan O'Connell rushing touchdowns and a Connor Smith 34 yard touchdown run. On defense Jack Mullen recorded 8 tackles, 4 for a loss and two sacks. Javere Cannonier recorded 2 sacks and had two fumble recoveries and Jack Richter recorded 6 tackles and a sack. Against Shelton, Daniel Barnick led the way on offense rushing for 155 yards and two touchdowns while Smith connected with James Iaropoli for a 72 yard touchdown pass. Again, the Jesuits defense dominated with Mullen and Tymaine Smith recording 11 tackles and a sack each. The Jesuits will try to finish the job tomorrow afternoon in the marquee game of the day.