The New Canaan Rams Varsity Football program is once again poised for a championship run. With one of the most storied histories in Connecticut high school football, the Rams are a perennial powerhouse known for their disciplined play, dominant offense, and legendary coaching. As they charge into the 2025-2026 season, here is your definitive guide to the upcoming schedule, the coaching staff, the full roster, and the early-season performance metrics.
New Canaan Schedule
| Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time (ET) |
Result (As of 9/29/2025) |
Notes |
| Fri, Sept. 12 |
@ Newtown |
Away |
7:00 PM |
W, 30-10 |
Non-League Opener |
| Fri, Sept. 19 |
vs RIDGEFIELD |
HOME |
7:00 PM |
W, 47-0 |
Brian Wilderman Night |
| Fri, Sept. 26 |
vs BUNNELL |
HOME |
7:00 PM |
W, 27-7 |
Non-League |
| Sat, Oct. 4 |
@ St. Joseph |
Away |
2:00 PM |
– |
Crucial FCIAC Rivalry |
| Fri, Oct. 10 |
@ Danbury |
Away |
6:00 PM |
– |
|
| Fri, Oct. 17 |
BYE WEEK |
– |
– |
– |
|
| Fri, Oct. 24 |
vs GREENWICH |
HOME |
7:00 PM |
– |
Key FCIAC Matchup |
| Sat, Nov. 1 |
vs STAMFORD |
HOME |
1:30 PM |
– |
Homecoming Game |
| Fri, Nov. 7 |
@ Staples |
Away |
7:00 PM |
– |
|
| Fri, Nov. 14 |
@ Trumbull |
Away |
7:00 PM |
– |
|
| Thu, Nov. 27 |
vs DARIEN |
HOME |
10:00 AM |
– |
Turkey Bowl Rivalry |
New Canaan Coaching Staff
| Name |
Position |
Notes |
| Lou Marinelli |
Head Coach |
A Connecticut high school football legend. |
| Harold Catanzaro |
Assistant Coach, Offensive Line |
|
| Frank Arcamone |
Assistant Coach, Inside Linebackers, S&C |
|
| Michael Collins |
Assistant Coach, Quarterbacks |
|
| Frank Rabassa |
Assistant Coach, Secondary |
|
| Chris Schaffer |
Assistant Coach, Running Backs |
|
| Eric Stephens |
Assistant Coach, Wide Receivers |
|
| Jason Miska |
Assistant Coach, Outside Linebackers, S&C |
|
| Scott Overbeck |
Assistant Coach, Tight Ends |
|
New Canaan Roster
| Jersey # |
Name |
Grade |
Position |
Key Role/Notes |
| 14 |
Andrew Esposito |
Sr. |
WR |
Top Offensive Performer (Rushing & Receiving TDs) |
| 11 |
Ryan Brooks |
Sr. |
MLB, TE |
Defensive Leader & Key Two-Way Player |
| 2 |
Jack Crowell |
Jr. |
RB, MLB |
Tackles Leader & Rushing Threat |
| 8 |
Maddox Hoffman |
Jr. |
QB |
Starting Quarterback (Leads TD Passes) |
| 33 |
Henry Stein |
Sr. |
RB, CB |
Strong Rushing Back |
| 57 |
Baker Cantor |
Sr. |
C, DT |
Anchor of the Offensive Line |
| 6 |
Mikey Hiraman |
Sr. |
OLB, DE |
Defensive Playmaker (Leads Sacks) |
| 20 |
Bennett Pertusiello |
Sr. |
P, K |
Special Teams Ace |
New Canaan Stats
| Category |
Team Stat |
Leader |
Individual Stat |
| Overall Record |
3-0 |
Andrew Esposito (WR/Sr.) |
5 Total Touchdowns |
| Passing |
N/A |
Maddox Hoffman (QB/Jr.) |
5 TD Passes |
| Rushing Yards/Game |
≈143.0 |
Henry Stein (RB/Sr.) |
46.0 Yards/Game |
| Receiving Yards/Game |
≈174.0 |
Andrew Esposito (WR/Sr.) |
79.0 Yards/Game |
| Total Tackles/Game |
N/A |
Jack Crowell (RB/MLB/Jr.) |
9.3 Tackles/Game |
| Sacks |
N/A |
Mikey Hiraman (OLB/DE/Sr.) |
1.0 Sack |
| Interceptions |
N/A |
3 Players Tied |
1 Interception Each |
The Rams’ dominant start, highlighted by a 47-0 shutout against Ridgefield, sets a high bar for the rest of the season.2 With key offensive threats like senior wide receiver Andrew Esposito carrying the ball and an aggressive defense led by junior linebacker Jack Crowell, New Canaan Rams Varsity Football is a must-watch team as they navigate the remainder of their challenging 2025-2026 schedule.
