Fairfield Union fell 22-21 to visiting Heath in a Division IV, Region 15 first-round playoff game on October 30, 2026. The Falcons' season ended on a controversial late fumble call that swung momentum to Heath. Fairfield Union's Lane Burkhart was pictured following his blocker during the contest, but the decisive moment came in the closing stages when officials ruled a fumble, securing the narrow victory for Heath.
Late Fumble Call Decides Playoff as Heath Edges Fairfield Union 22-21
