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Darien Football Team Named Among State's "Fab Five"

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School was named one of Connecticut’s “Fab Five” preseason football teams by Max Preps.

Darien High School is expected to have another strong year under coach Rob Trifone.

Darien High School is expected to have another strong year under coach Rob Trifone.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Darien Athletic Foundation

Darien ranked fifth on the Max Preps' list, which listed Southington as the top team in the state. Hand of Madison ranked second followed by Ansonia and Fairfield Prep.

Darien went 12-2 last season but expects to have strong offensive and defensive lines led by George Reed, Mark Evanchick, Jack Tyrrel and Jack Griffiths.

Darien opens its season on Sept. 12 at Hillhouse in New Haven. The complete Darien football schedule is on the Max Preps website.

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