A Championship for the Ages
The Fairfield County Intercollegiate Athletic Conference final lived up to its reputation as a clash of titans, with Trumbull and Fairfield Ludlowe trading leads throughout a tense 8‑6 contest.
Trumbull drew first blood in the opening inning when Brayden Jagoe launched a three‑run homer, but the lead evaporated as Ludlowe rallied to tie the game.
The momentum shifted again in the sixth when senior Alexander Roth, who had been away from the diamond for two years, delivered a two‑run single that put the Eagles ahead for good.
Coach Phil Pacelli, beaming on the sidelines, praised the squad’s perseverance and cohesion, emphasizing that the win was as much about team spirit as it was about individual talent.
Stars of the Game
Tournament MVP Andrew Valentino starred both at the plate and on the mound, going 4‑for‑4 with four RBIs and pitching 4 ⅓ innings of solid work.
Relief pitcher Ryan DeMelo shut down Ludlowe’s comeback attempt, delivering clean innings in the sixth and seventh to preserve the lead.
Brayden Jagoe’s early homer and Anthony Moura’s timely hitting added depth to the offense, while the defense held firm under pressure.
Fairfield Ludlowe’s coach Ken Geriak acknowledged the team’s effort, noting that the experience will fuel their push in the upcoming CIAC Class LL tournament.
The Eagles now turn their focus to the state‑level competition, confident that the chemistry forged in the FCIAC final will serve them well against tougher opponents.