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Scenes from Greenwich High School football team’s Thanksgiving Day game against Staples High School

Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: Greenwich wide receiver Ryan McBrearity gets ready for a play vs. Staples during a Thanksgiving Day game on Nov. 23, 2023, in Greenwich.

Here’s some more pictures from the Thanksgiving varsity football game between Greenwich High School and Staples at Cardinal Stadium. Photos courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography.

The Cardinals lost this game, 24-13, a matchup marking their first loss of the season. In the previous post here on Greenwich Sports Beat, we have the game story, highlighting Greenwich’s Thanksgiving game against Staples and an update noting who the Cardinals will play the CIAC Class LL Tournament, which begins on Tuesday at Cardinal Stadium, along with more photos, of course.

Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman: Greenwich defensive back Jack Carroll tries to break up pass intended for Staples tight end Ryan Skolnick during an FCIAC football game on Thanksgiving at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich. Staples won, 24-13.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: Greenwich’s Nick Granitto, (No. 75) gets ready to block on the offensive line against Staples.
Photo by Dylan Goodman Photography: Greenwich quarterback Rocco Grillo handles the snap against Staples. To his left is running back/teammate Ian Kim. Pursuing Grillo is senior linebacker Chris Goldman.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman: Greenwich wide receiver Brandon Auguste looks to escape the tackle of Staples defensive back Sam DiGiovanni during a Thanksgiving Day football game at Cardinal Stadium.
Photo by Dylan Goodman Photography: Greenwich senior defensive lineman Ignacy Pietryka tackles Staples senior quarterback Caleb Smith during an FCIAC football game, held on Nov. 23, 2023, at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: Greenwich senior quarterback Rocco Grillo is tackled by a pair of Staples defensive players. Also in on the play are several Cardinals offensive linemen. The Cardinals were defeated, 24-13, their first loss of the 2023 season.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: Greenwich’s Blake Martin, (No. 87) and Gavyn Gennarelli, standing next to him, helped lead the Cardinals’ group of wide receivers in the Thanksgiving Day game against Staples.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: Cardinals senior quarterback Rocco Grillo hands the ball off to senior running back Ian Kim against the Wreckers. The Cardinals will host a CIAC Class LL playoff game on Tuesday.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: Cardinals senior linebacker John Insinga makes a tackle against Staples at Cardinal Stadium.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: Greenwich High School’s varsity cheerleaders supported the varsity football team at its annual Thanksgiving game against Staples at Cardinal Stadium.
Photo by Dylan Goodman Photography: FCIAC rivals Staples and Greenwich battled once again on Thanksgiving.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: Staples’ defensive line attempts to stop Greenwich from gaining a first down on a running play on Nov. 23, 2023, at Cardinal Stadium.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: Cardinals quarterback Rocco Grillo looks to pass near the sideline versus Staples.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: Greenwich’s Logan Jozwiak and Jack Carroll pursue Staples running back Anthony Armentano during FCIAC football action at Cardinals Stadium in Greenwich. The Wreckers won, 24-13.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: The Cardinals’ defensive line duels the Wreckers’ offensive line during FCIAC football action.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: Cardinals senior offensive linemen Dylan Brehm, center and David Virella, (No. 76) block during their game against FCIAC football rival Staples on Thanksgiving Day at Cardinal Stadium.
Photo by Dylan Goodman: Greenwich quarterback Rocco Grillo throws a pass while being pursued by Staples’ Luke Goldman at Cardinal Stadium. Greenwich lost, 24-13.
Photo by Dylan Goodman Photography: Greenwich’s offensive line and Staples’ defensive line battle at Cardinal Stadium.
Photo courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: GHS receiver Brandon Auguste gets ready to catch a pass against Staples.

Photos courtesy of Dylan Goodman Photography: To the left, Ian Kim scores a running touchdown for Greenwich versus Staples. To the right, the Greenwich varsity cheerleaders cheer on the Cardinals during varsity football action.

Photos by Dylan Goodman: To the left, Ian Kim runs for Greenwich. To the right, Greenwich gets ready to play Staples.

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