GameTime CT

Connecticut's premier high school sports website

  • GIRLS SPORTS
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Field Hockey
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Hockey
    • Indoor Track
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
  • BOYS SPORTS
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Indoor Track
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track & Field
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling
  • Schools
  • Newspapers
    • CT Post
    • The Danbury News-Times
    • Greenwich Time
    • The Middletown Press
    • New Haven Register
    • The Norwalk Hour
    • The Register Citizen
    • The Stamford Advocate
  • Polls
    • Baseball Top 10
    • Boys Basketball Top 10
    • Girls Basketball Top 10
    • Football Top 10
    • Hockey Top 10
    • Boys Lacrosse Top 10
    • Softball Top 10
    • Other Polls
  • Scores & Stats
Football

Deveaux, Stamford upset Staples on emotional night

Scott Ericson | September 13, 2019

59
Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver, is surrounded by players after coach Jamar Greene awarded her the game ball to honoring her son after Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019. Tolliver lost his life, along with Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack in a car crash in Stamford in August 2019.
1of59

Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver, is surrounded by players after coach Jamar Greene awarded her the game ball to honoring her son after Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019. Tolliver lost his life, along with Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack in a car crash in Stamford in August 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford's Daiquan Hall celebrates following the Black Knights' 14-13 victory over Staples at Boyle Stadium in Stamford on Sept 13.
2of59

Stamford’s Daiquan Hall celebrates following the Black Knights’ 14-13 victory over Staples at Boyle Stadium in Stamford on Sept 13.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford's Daiquan Hall (7) celebrates following the Black Knights defeat over Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
3of59

Stamford's Daiquan Hall (7) celebrates following the Black Knights defeat over Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford's Daiquan Hall (7) celebrates following the Black Knights defeat over Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
4of59

Stamford's Daiquan Hall (7) celebrates following the Black Knights defeat over Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Staples Jake Thaw (15) is upended on his carry by Stamford's Wendy Noel (25) in the first half of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
5of59

Staples Jake Thaw (15) is upended on his carry by Stamford's Wendy Noel (25) in the first half of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Staples coach Adam Behrends reacts during the first half against Stamford in the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
6of59

Staples coach Adam Behrends reacts during the first half against Stamford in the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Staples Jackson Zager (19) is hit by Stamford's Daiquan Hall (7) following a pass in the first half of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
7of59

Staples Jackson Zager (19) is hit by Stamford's Daiquan Hall (7) following a pass in the first half of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford's Tyriq Deveaux (2) celebrates his touchdown against Staples in the first quarter of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
8of59

Stamford's Tyriq Deveaux (2) celebrates his touchdown against Staples in the first quarter of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford's Alain Paul (1) carries the ball against Staples in the first quarter of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
9of59

Stamford's Alain Paul (1) carries the ball against Staples in the first quarter of the FCIAC football season opener at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver, is surrounded by players after coach Jamar Greene awarded her the game ball to honoring her son after Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019. Tolliver lost his life, along with Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack in a car crash in Stamford in August 2019.
10of59

Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver, is surrounded by players after coach Jamar Greene awarded her the game ball to honoring her son after Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019. Tolliver lost his life, along with Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack in a car crash in Stamford in August 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver, is surrounded by players after coach Jamar Greene awarded her the game ball to honoring her son after Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019. Tolliver lost his life, along with Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack in a car crash in Stamford in August 2019.
11of59

Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver, is surrounded by players after coach Jamar Greene awarded her the game ball to honoring her son after Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019. Tolliver lost his life, along with Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack in a car crash in Stamford in August 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
12of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
13of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
14of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
15of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
16of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
17of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
18of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
19of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
20of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
21of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
22of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
23of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
24of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
25of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
26of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
27of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
28of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
29of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
30of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
31of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
32of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
33of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
34of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
35of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
36of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
37of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
38of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
39of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
40of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
41of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
42of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
43of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
44of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
45of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
46of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
47of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
48of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
49of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
50of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
51of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
52of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
53of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
54of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
55of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
56of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
57of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
58of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.
59of59

Stamford defeated Staples 14-13 in their season opener in FCIAC football at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Connecticut on Sept. 13, 2019.

Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less

STAMFORD — With angels on their shoulders, the Stamford football team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent memory for the program.

Three weeks after the passing of former football player Ky-Mani Antoine-Pollack, 19, a recent graduate of Stamford schools, and NiShawn Tolliver, 18, who would have entered his senior year at Stamford High this fall, the Stamford football team delivered one night of joy for a community desperately in need of it.

WEEK 1 SCOREBOARD / SCHEDULE

The Black Knights scored with 6:27 left to get within one point of Staples and opted to go for the two-point conversion and the win.

Quarterback Isaiah Johnson dove in with the 2-pointer, the defense held down the stretch and the most cathartic celebration in the long history of Boyle Stadium was under way with Stamford defeating Staples 14-13.

Johnson runs in 2 point conversion. Ref gets run over. 14-13 Stamford 6:27 left #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/EjWNtm9dhX

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 14, 2019

“This is amazing, bro. I did this for my guy who passed recently,” Stamford senior Tyriq Deveaux said as tears flowed down his face. “This is all for him. All of it. And it’s going to keep going. I promise that.”

Deveaux scored both Stamford touchdowns on passes from Johnson.

In the first quarter the pair hooked up on a 37-yard score.

Tyriq Deveaux who scored 2 touchdowns tonight talks about the emotions of playing for his deceased friends #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/6uOT9iEisf

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 14, 2019

In the fourth, trailing by 7, they connected again, this time on a 28-yard pass down the sideline, putting Stamford within one.

There was no doubt in Stamford coach Jamar Greene’s mind, they would try to win it.

“I’m at a loss for words, right now,” Greene said. “I always believed in our guys and I felt we had a team that could surprise them. They might be bigger, they might be stronger but we stuck to our game plan and we went after them. We had a shot to kick for the tie or go for the win. How many opportunities are we going to have to win this type of game? Let’s go for two. This is very special.”

Unreal. Stamford 14 Staples 13. Incredible emotion here #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/SUOYDevUxs

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 14, 2019

Stamford led 6-0 at the half.

Staples finally broke through the stout Stamford defense on a 7-yard run by Robenson Hall with 4:37 left in the third, but a missed extra point left the game tied 6-6.

The next Stamford possession, Staples defensive back Tadeo Messenger intercepted a Stamford pass, running it back 20 yards for a touchdown to put Staples in the lead 13-6 with 2:35 left in the quarter.

Staples Hall 7 yard TD to tie it 6-6. Extra point missed 4:38 left in third #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/ZJnlIDG4PB

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 14, 2019

 

After a Stamford punt with just under eight minutes to play, Stamford got the break it needed, recovering a fumble on Staples first running play from scrimmage to set themselves up for the winning score.

QUOTABLE

“I have to do a better job as a coach preparing the guys,” Staples coach Adam Behrends said. “We need to get back to work and hammer the fundamentals and the technique and that starts with me. I need to do a better job of that.”

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Tyriq Deveaux, Stamford. Two touchdown catches on the night and a whole lot of emotion after the game.

Stamford AD Chris Passamano pays tribute to those killed in August car crash prior to kickoff #cthsfb pic.twitter.com/OyDyXiOvIa

— Scott Ericson (@EricsonSports) September 13, 2019

STAMFORD 14, STAPLES 13

STAPLES        0 0 13 0—13
STAMFORD    6 0 0 8—14
Stam—Tyriq Deveaux 37 pass Isaiah Johnson (kick failed)
Stap—Robenson Hall 7 run (kick failed)
Stap—Tadeo Messenger 20 interception return (Drew Halperin kick)
Stam—Deveaux 28 pass Johnson (Johnson run)
Records: Stam 1-0; Stap 0-1

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.

Slam Dunk 2

Newsletter Signup

Don't strike out on CT high school sports news. Sign up for The Whistle newsletter from GametimeCT

You agree to our Terms of Use. Your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy.

TeamPlayer Scores and Stats search

Scores and Stats

Video

Podcasts

Fall Sports Quick Links

Fall Sports Quick Links

2020 GAMETIMECT ALL-STATE TEAMS
BOYS SOCCER
GIRLS SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
2020 LEAGUE PLAYOFFS:
Central Connecticut
Fairfield County
Shoreline Conference
Southern Connecticut
South-West Conference

Twitter

Tweets

Polls

Who has the best girls uniforms?

Loading ... Loading ...
Follow Us
© Copyright 2017 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC