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Football

Barber, No. 3 Greenwich stay unbeaten by cruising over Norwalk

Scott Ericson | September 27, 2019

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Norwalk's Camryn Edwards (1) scores a touchdown at Greenwich Friday.
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Norwalk’s Camryn Edwards (1) scores a touchdown at Greenwich Friday.

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Greenwich's AJ Barber carries for the first down after being stopped by Norwalk's Andre Robinson on Friday.
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Greenwich’s AJ Barber carries for the first down after being stopped by Norwalk’s Andre Robinson on Friday.

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Greenwich's AJ Barber scores against Norwalk in the first half of an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich's AJ Barber scores against Norwalk in the first half of an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Norwalk coach Sean Ireland shouts to a player in an FCIAC football game against Greenwich at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Norwalk coach Sean Ireland shouts to a player in an FCIAC football game against Greenwich at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Norwalk QB Kyle Gordon runs against Greenwich on Friday night.
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Norwalk QB Kyle Gordon runs against Greenwich on Friday night.

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Greenwich's AJ Barber celebrates a touchdown against Norwalk in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich's AJ Barber celebrates a touchdown against Norwalk in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich's AJ Barber runs off the field following a touchdown against Norwalk in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich's AJ Barber runs off the field following a touchdown against Norwalk in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich's Hunter Clark (30) carries the ball against Norwalk on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
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Greenwich’s Hunter Clark (30) carries the ball against Norwalk on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.

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Greenwich's AJ Barber makes a reception that resulted in a Cardinal touchdown against Norwalk in the first half of an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich's AJ Barber makes a reception that resulted in a Cardinal touchdown against Norwalk in the first half of an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich quarterback James Rinello (7) stays in the pocket under pressure from Norwalk on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
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Greenwich quarterback James Rinello (7) stays in the pocket under pressure from Norwalk on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.
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Greenwich defeated Norwalk 45-13 in an FCIAC football game at Cardinal Stadium in Greenwich, Conn. on Sept. 27, 2019.

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GREENWICH — AJ Barber is good at football.

His routes are tighter, his hands softer, cutbacks more deceiving and his speed more electric.

There was not much Norwalk could do to contain him.

The Greenwich junior wideout caught three touchdown passes from quarterback James Rinello, beating defenders deep, finding daylight after catching short passes and everything in between.

WEEK 3 SCOREBOARD / SCHEDULE

It all led to a 45-13 romp by the Cardinals, moving them to 3-0 on the season.

Greenwich — No. 3 in the GameTimeCT Top 10 poll — has now scored 49, 42 and 45 in its three wins while allowing just 23 points.

Two plays after fumbled kickoff Greenwich strikes on TD pass to Riley 7-0 11:14 left in first #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/mWuvniW4gQ

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 27, 2019

Norwalk came in unbeaten, but things were looking grim for the Bears from the opening kickoff, which was fumbled, giving Greenwich the ball on the 12-yard line.

The Cardinals wasted no time, scoring two plays later when Rinello hit Matthew Pilk for a 7-yard touchdown pass. Rinello finished 17of-22 for 304 yards and four touchdowns.

Greenwich would go up 14-0 on a 3-yard run by Clark Hunter.

Hunter 3 yard TD run makes it 14-0 Greenwich 6:28 left in first #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/LtbFKmRLVy

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 27, 2019

Norwalk got on the board on a 1-yard dive by Camryn Edwards 4:45 left in the first.

That is when Barber took over, scoring the next three Greenwich touchdowns on receptions of 37, 25 and 43 yards, putting the Cardinals up 35-6 midway through the second quarter.

The Bears got one back on an 80-yard bomb from Gordon to Andre Robinson.

Norwalk answers on run by Edwards following a long run by Gordon 14-6 Greenwich 4:45 left in first #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/weIsdIDBOd

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 27, 2019

Greenwich would answer right back, driving the field, capping it off on a 1-yard plunge by Hunter Clark and putting the home team up 42-13 at the half.

Ben Howarth kicked a 30-yard field goal in the third, increasing the Greenwich lead.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

AJ Barber, Greenwich. Norwalk could not stop, or even slow down the junior pass catcher. He finished with eight catches for 182 yards.

GREENWICH 45 NORWALK 13

NORWALK      6 7 0 0—13
GREENWICH 21 21 3 0—45
G— Matthew Pilk 7 pass James Rinello (Ben Howarth kick)
G— Clark Hunter 3 run (Howarth kick)
N—Camryn Edwards 1 run (kick failed)
G—A.J. Barber 37 pass Rinello (Howarth kick)
G—Barber 25 pass Rinello (Howarth kick)
G—Barber 43 pass Rinello (Howarth kick)
N—Andre Robinson 80 pass Gordon (Vasilios Kiriazidis kick)
G—Hunter 1 run (Howarth kick)
G—Howarth 30 field goal
Records: G — 3-0; N—2-1

About Scott Ericson

Scott Ericson is a sports reporter for GameTimeCT based in Stamford. Email him at Sericson@stamfordadvocate.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @ericsonsports.

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