Darien upends New Canaan for first time since 2001

Darien Head Coach Rob Trifone celebrates with his team following a 36-23 drubbing of New Canaan. New Canaan, which led 14-0 in the first quarter was man handled by the Blue Wave the rest of the way. It was Darien's first Turkey Day win since the 2001. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

Darien High School running back Nick Mussicco scoots aroung left end for a short gain as he attempts to elude New Canaan defenders including Max Wilson (#24). Led by Henry Baldwin's play calling and direction, the Blue Wave dominated play, winning the annual Turkey Bowl game 36- 23, for the first time since 2001. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

Henry Baldwin of Darien is hit by New Canaan outside linebacker Alexander Dobbin during first quarter action in Darien. Baldwin, who was the MVP of the game, led Darien to a 36-23 win, Darien's first Turkey Day win in 11 years. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

Darien signal caller Henry Baldwin looks for a receiver downfield during the annual Turkey Day game against New Canaan on Thanksgiving Day. Baldwin led his team to a 36-23 win and was named MVP of the game. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

Darien RB Nick Lombardo hauls in a Henry Baldwin touchdown pass for a score as New Canaan defender Grady Lynch defends. The Blue Wave won the Turkey Day game for the first time in 11 years, clobbering New Canaan, 36-23. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

New Canaan QB Teddy Bossidy bowls over Darien defender PeterGesualdi for a short gain during FCIAC action in Darien. The Blue Wave, which fell behind 14-0 would soon dominate play on both sides of the ball to win 36-23. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

New Canaan defensive back Grady Lynch makes a one handed interception of a fourth quarter pass during gridiron action against Darien on Thursday. Darien, which fell behind New Canaan early, 14-0, would woon dominate play as they won, 36-23. It was Darien's first Turkey Day win since 2001.

Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

Darien High School running back Peter Gesualdi cuts back against the grain for a sizeable gain as New Canaan defender Max Wilson attempts to tackle. Led by an MVP performance by QB Henry Baldwin, Darien won convincingly, 36-23. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond

A young Darien High School fan takes a photo on her i phone during the annual Turkey Day game against New Canaan on Thursday. Darien won the game, 36-23. Photo: J. Gregory Raymond