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The Branford (CT) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Notre Dame (West Haven, CT) by a score of 33-14.

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Notre Dame00211233
Branford007714
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Box Score Stats

Notre Dame (18-19)

Branford (18-19)

First Downs
7
Penalties
9
Penalty Yards
60

Game Stats

Notre Dame

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1019124.52612.4132451.1
4Patrick Schreck (So)1191.0009.0122.9
8J. Zalinsky (Jr)918115.50012.8132449.3
Branford

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals52442.2088.4012122.2
9Sean Kelly (Jr)52442.2088.4012122.2
Notre Dame

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals532795.35014
4Zack Hochman (Sr)482.0401
7Damian Blount (Jr)200.000
8J. Zalinsky (Jr)10585.81801
26Tyler Basti (So)241636.85012
27Warren Murphy (Sr)13503.8240
Branford

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals271214.51402
6S. Landsbach (Jr)5173.4140
9Sean Kelly (Jr)13655.01402
26Kamryn Holmes (So)5265.250
32Jackson Seward (Sr)4133.350
Notre Dame

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1012412.41
4Zack Hochman (Sr)55010.01
9Austin Pieck (So)2136.5
9Justin Shanley (Sr)36120.3
Branford

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals5428.421
6S. Landsbach (Jr)188.08
15Aiden MacNeil (Jr)12121.021
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)188.08
26Kamryn Holmes (So)1-7-7.0-7
27Luke Volpe (So)11212.012

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Notre Dame has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Branford

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
32Jackson Seward (Sr)11
Notre Dame

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals27912442212459
4Zack Hochman (Sr)85032292
5Tom Candelora (So)1010
8J. Zalinsky (Jr)5858
9Austin Pieck (So)1313
9Justin Shanley (Sr)6161
10Noah Ferrucci (Jr)1212
26Tyler Basti (So)163163
27Warren Murphy (Sr)5050
Branford

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1214210233298
4Mekhi Barnette (So)1919
6S. Landsbach (Jr)17825
9Sean Kelly (Jr)6565
15Aiden MacNeil (Jr)2121
20David Tedeschi (Jr)1111
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)87224104
26Kamryn Holmes (So)26-719
27Luke Volpe (So)1212
32Jackson Seward (Sr)1313
58Ian Mcdonald (Jr)99
Notre Dame

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals279124124403
4Zack Hochman (Sr)85058
4Patrick Schreck (So)99
8J. Zalinsky (Jr)58115173
9Austin Pieck (So)1313
9Justin Shanley (Sr)6161
26Tyler Basti (So)163163
27Warren Murphy (Sr)5050
Branford

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1214242163
6S. Landsbach (Jr)17825
9Sean Kelly (Jr)6542107
15Aiden MacNeil (Jr)2121
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)88
26Kamryn Holmes (So)26-719
27Luke Volpe (So)1212
32Jackson Seward (Sr)1313
Notre Dame

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1931504.0
4Zack Hochman (Sr)33
5Tom Candelora (So)224
7Luca Mazzanti (Sr)112
9Austin Pieck (So)112
9Justin Shanley (Sr)11
10Joseph Cretella (So)11
10Noah Ferrucci (Jr)22
12D. Avallone (Sr)1341.0
20Mark Altieri (Jr)22.5
28Brandon Atkins (Sr)369
32Kamron Bell (Sr)235
41Aidan Walsh (Jr)11
45Liam Mckiernan (Jr)11
51Jake Cascio (Jr)11
59Jamar Dejesus (So)145
60J. Kleinrobbenhaar (Sr)3472.5
Branford

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5044946.0
2Cristian Torres (Jr)22
4Mekhi Barnette (So)22
6S. Landsbach (Jr)459
7Peyton Tracy (So)11
15Aiden MacNeil (Jr)426
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)44
26Kamryn Holmes (So)639
27Luke Volpe (So)11
31Amari Phillips (So)33
32Jackson Seward (Sr)123154.0
33Austin Bui (Jr)11
42N. Chieffo (So)4711
52Ryan Hanniford (So)246
58Ian Mcdonald (Jr)68141.0
61Rocco Lopez (Jr)11
65Jamaal Gethers (So)2571.0
70Austin Colburn (Jr)11
76R. Olejarczyk (Sr)11

Sacks

Notre Dame has not entered any sacks stats.
Branford

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.082
32Jackson Seward (Sr)1.081
58Ian Mcdonald (Jr)1
Notre Dame

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11212.010
10Noah Ferrucci (Jr)11212.010
Branford

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals33311.011
15Aiden MacNeil (Jr)11
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)12424.01
58Ian Mcdonald (Jr)199.0

Kickoffs

Notre Dame has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Branford

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals311237.3430
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)311237.3430
Notre Dame

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals13535.0
4Zack Hochman (Sr)13535.0
Branford

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals613722.8421
9Sean Kelly (Jr)613722.8421
Notre Dame

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals34214.0122.044
4Zack Hochman (Sr)23216.0122.034
5Tom Candelora (So)11010.010
Branford

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals510220.444102
4Mekhi Barnette (So)11919.01919
20David Tedeschi (Jr)11111.01111
23Robert Lionetti (Sr)37224.04472
Notre Dame

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530333
4Zack Hochman (Sr)21212
8J. Zalinsky (Jr)166
26Tyler Basti (So)21212
41Aidan Walsh (Jr)33
Branford

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212214
9Sean Kelly (Jr)21212
24Elijah Hanlon (Jr)22
Notre Dame

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals35.63
41Aidan Walsh (Jr)35.63
Branford

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.02
24Elijah Hanlon (Jr)221.02
Notre Dame

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals415
4Zack Hochman (Sr)112
8J. Zalinsky (Jr)11
26Tyler Basti (So)22
Branford

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
9Sean Kelly (Jr)22

Recap Video

Game Story

Connecticut High School Football - Branford topped by Notre Dame

September 28, 2018: Branford, CT 06405

The Branford Hornets football team (Branford, CT), was beaten 33-14 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Notre Dame Green Knights (West Haven, CT)

The Green Knights (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Xavier (Middletown, CT). The Falcons come into the Southern Connecticut - Tier 1 challenge with a 1-3 record. In their last challenge, Xavier was beaten by East Haven (East Haven, CT), 17-0, in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now sport a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they host Pomperaug for a non-league challenge on Friday, October 12. Branford will meet a Panthers team coming off a 24-22 non-league win over Weston (Weston, CT). The Panthers record now stands at 3-1.

Coaches Summary

Third Quarter

09:31 ND - 11 YD RUN Jackson Zalinsky, PAT Aiden Walsh 7-0
06:43 ND - 7 YD RUN Tyler Basti, PAT Walsh 14-0
05:26 B - 11 YD RUN Sean Kelly, PAT Elijah Hanlon 14-7
01:03 ND - 10 YD RUN Basti, PAT Walsh 21-7

Fourth Quarter

08:53 B - 2 YD RUN Kelly, PAT Elijah Hanlon 21-14
04:53 ND - 4 YD RUN Zack Hochman, Kick Failed Walsh 27-14
00:45 ND - Zalinsky 19 YD PASS to Hochman, Kick Failed Walsh 33-14

Sean KellyHornets Reporter
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  1. Check In

    The scorer has checked in.
    Posted @ 2:41p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 2:41p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 2:41p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 2:41p
  5. Commentary

    Branford 3-0 vs Notre Dame 1-2. Branford will be playing without the help of Chris Bouton.
    Posted @ 2:54p
  6. Commentary

    ND won the toss and elected to receive.
    Posted @ 3p
  7. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Branford1st Quarter
    Branford kicking off to Notre Dame.

    September is childhood cancer awareness month. With your pledge, touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 3:01p
  8. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Branford1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has punted to Branford. Branford has the ball on their own 7-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:05p
  9. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Notre Dame1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Branford has punted to Notre Dame. Notre Dame has the ball on Branford's 31-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:09p
  10. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Branford1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has turned possession over on downs. Branford has the ball on their own 23-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:13p
  11. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:23p
  12. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Branford2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has turned possession over on downs. Branford has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:28p
  13. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Notre Dame2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Notre Dame intercepts a Branford pass and has the ball on Branford's 21-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:31p
  14. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Branford2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has turned possession over on downs. Branford has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:35p
  15. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Notre Dame2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Branford has punted to Notre Dame. Notre Dame has the ball on Branford's 30-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:42p
  16. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Branford2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has turned possession over on downs. Branford has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:44p
  17. 0 - 0

    Update

    Branford2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Branford - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 36-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:45p
  18. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Notre Dame2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Branford has punted to Notre Dame. Notre Dame has the ball on their own 17-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:48p
  19. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Branford2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Branford intercepts a Notre Dame pass and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 3:54p
  20. 0 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Notre Dame 0, Branford 0

    Have you pledged yet? Touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 3:55p
  21. 0 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter
    Notre Dame to kick off to Branford.
    Posted @ 4:15p
  22. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    2nd and 5 Hornets
    Posted @ 4:16p
  23. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Notre Dame recovered a fumble by Branford and has the ball on Branford's 35-yard line. Notre Dame 0, Branford 0
    Posted @ 4:17p
  24. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Notre Dame - 11 Yd Rushing TD. Notre Dame 6, Branford 0

    Notre Dame just raised $4.17 for Touchdowns Against Cancer, the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:21p
  25. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Notre Dame - PAT Good. Notre Dame 7, Branford 0
    Posted @ 4:21p
  26. 13 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Notre Dame - 6 Yd Rushing TD. Notre Dame 13, Branford 0

    Notre Dame just raised $4.17 for Touchdowns Against Cancer, the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:29p
  27. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Notre Dame - PAT Good. Notre Dame 14, Branford 0
    Posted @ 4:29p
  28. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Branford3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has punted to Branford. Branford has the ball on Notre Dame's 33-yard line. Notre Dame 14, Branford 0
    Posted @ 4:32p
  29. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    on punt, personal foul on ND puts Branford at NDs 34
    Posted @ 4:33p
  30. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    kelly on the keeper gain of 8
    Posted @ 4:33p
  31. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    kelly on keeper for 11yds TOUCHDOWN
    Posted @ 4:34p
  32. 14 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Branford3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Branford - #9 Sean Kelly with a 11 Yd Rushing TD. Notre Dame 14, Branford 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:35p
  33. 14 - 7

    Made Point After

    Branford3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Branford - #24 Eli Hanlon PAT Good. Notre Dame 14, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:35p
  34. 14 - 7

    Punt

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Branford has punted to Notre Dame. Notre Dame has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Notre Dame 14, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:36p
  35. 14 - 7

    Interception

    Branford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Branford - #58 Ian Mcdonald intercepts a Notre Dame pass and has the ball on Notre Dame's 26-yard line. Notre Dame 14, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:41p
  36. 14 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Branford has turned possession over on downs. Notre Dame has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Notre Dame 14, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:44p
  37. 20 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Notre Dame - Rushing TD. Notre Dame 20, Branford 7

    Notre Dame just raised $4.17 for Touchdowns Against Cancer, the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:47p
  38. 21 - 7

    Made Point After

    Notre Dame3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Notre Dame - PAT Good. Notre Dame 21, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:47p
  39. 21 - 7

    Punt

    Branford3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Notre Dame has punted to Branford. Branford has the ball on their own 38-yard line. Notre Dame 21, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:49p
  40. 21 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Notre Dame 21, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:50p
  41. 21 - 7

    Interception

    Branford4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Branford - #23 Robert Lionetti intercepts a Notre Dame pass and has the ball on Notre Dame's 33-yard line. Notre Dame 21, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:56p
  42. 21 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Branford4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Branford is inside Notre Dame's 20. Notre Dame 21, Branford 7
    Posted @ 4:59p
  43. 21 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Branford4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Branford - #9 Sean Kelly with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Notre Dame 21, Branford 13

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 5p
  44. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Branford4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Branford - #24 Eli Hanlon PAT Good. Notre Dame 21, Branford 14
    Posted @ 5p
  45. 21 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Notre Dame4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Branford kicked off to Notre Dame. Notre Dame has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Notre Dame 21, Branford 14
    Posted @ 5:02p
  46. 27 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Notre Dame4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Notre Dame - Rushing TD. Notre Dame 27, Branford 14

    Notre Dame just raised $4.17 for Touchdowns Against Cancer, the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 5:10p
  47. 28 - 14

    Made Point After

    Notre Dame4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Notre Dame - PAT Good. Notre Dame 28, Branford 14
    Posted @ 5:10p
  48. 28 - 14

    Two-Minute Warning

    Notre Dame4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Notre Dame has the ball on Branford's 34-yard line. Notre Dame 28, Branford 14
    Posted @ 5:21p
  49. 34 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Notre Dame4th Quarter Under a minute
    Notre Dame - Pass completed for a TD. Notre Dame 34, Branford 14

    Notre Dame just raised $4.17 for Touchdowns Against Cancer, the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 5:27p
  50. 35 - 14

    Made Point After

    Notre Dame4th Quarter Under a minute
    Notre Dame - PAT Good. Notre Dame 35, Branford 14
    Posted @ 5:28p
  51. 35 - 14

    End of Game

    Final
    Notre Dame 35, Branford 14

    Touchdowns from this game can support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 5:32p

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Rankings & Records

Notre Dame (18-19)

NationalCTClass
4,1174712
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
6-41-42-24-2.600.200263223

Branford (18-19)

NationalCTClass
5,5696110
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
6-42-23-23-2.600.500219236

Team Scoring Averages

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Notre Dame
4.05.97.78.726.3
Branford
6.67.45.82.121.9

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Team Stat Comparison

Notre DameBranford
172.4Rushing Yards Per Game145.6
125.2Passing Yards Per Game142.1
297.6Total Yards Per Game287.7
63.7Tackles Per Game70.9
1.9Sacks Per Game1.4
25.8Points Per Game21.9

Team Leaders

Notre DameBranfordNational Avg.
#27 Warren Murphy95.5Rushing Yards Per Game#9 Sean Kelly70.721.7
#8 Jackson Zalinsky123.3Passing Yards Per Game#9 Sean Kelly131.048.4
#8 Jackson Zalinsky145.4Total Yards Per Game#9 Sean Kelly201.737.1
#28 Brandon Atkins8.8Tackles Per Game#77 Justin Osler9.42.9
#59 Jamar Dejesus0.5Sacks Per Game#77 Justin Osler0.70.2
#4 Zack Hochman9.6Points Per Game#10 Cameron Mills6.02.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Notre Dame1-0Branford1-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
10/19/18Amity RegionalNotre Dame(W) 21-1410/26/18BranfordAmity Regional(W) 28-17

Record Breakdown

Notre Dame (18-19)

Branford (18-19)

6-4
Overall
6-4
1-4
League
2-2
5-0
Non-League
4-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Common Opponent
1-0
2-2
Home
3-2
4-2
Away
3-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
6-4
In-State
6-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0