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St. Joseph's 'Core Four' Defense Powers Showdown With New Canaan

St. Joseph's 'Core Four' Defense Powers Showdown With New Canaan
Sports Talents · 05:28:17 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Second-ranked St. Joseph High School's football team, anchored by a defensive unit known as the "Core Four," prepares for a showdown against third-ranked New Canaan. The Trumbull, Connecticut program showcased its defensive prowess when Kyle Wicker, wearing number 8, returned a blocked punt for a touchdown against Fairfield Ludlowe on November 8, 2025, at St. Joseph High School. Teammate Will Zaccagnino (52) celebrated the play by hoisting Wicker into the air. The victory sets up a highly anticipated matchup between two of Connecticut's top high school programs.

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