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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
HCHS		6148634
NHS		777728
Final score provided by S. Gesseck.

Team Totals

Holy CrossStatNaugatuck
56Total Plays59
17First Downs14
2Penalties8
15Penalty Yards50
Crusaders
Greyhounds

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#12 B. Lombardo2023251.87012.64066159.6

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#1 D. Graves0
#6 N. Craft18784.31901
#7 N. Corriveau188.080
#12 B. Lombardo1460.4150

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#1 D. Graves813116.4663
#3 A. Hall66911.519
#6 N. Craft4369.01
#9 T. Smith177.0
#10 M. Mucci188.0

Offense - Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

FumLost
#6 N. Craft11

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRPRIRTotal
#1 D. Graves1317138
#3 A. Hall6931100
#5 D. Drake4343
#6 N. Craft7836114
#7 N. Corriveau88
#9 T. Smith77
#10 M. Mucci88
#12 B. Lombardo66
#56 N. July3131

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#1 D. Graves131131
#3 A. Hall6969
#6 N. Craft7836114
#7 N. Corriveau88
#9 T. Smith77
#10 M. Mucci88
#12 B. Lombardo6251257

Defense - Tackles

SoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
#1 D. Graves426
#2 V. Giampetruzzi347
#4 C. Fleming011
#5 D. Drake055
#9 T. Smith213
#10 M. Mucci044
#11 C. Corriveau437
#20 W. Perez011
#53 J. Petrokaitis5271.0
#55 T. Inabinett1451.0
#56 N. July325
#59 K. Booker3031.0

Defense - Sacks

SacksYdl
#59 K. Booker1.09

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntInt YdsAvgPDFmb Rec
#1 D. Graves0
#2 V. Giampetruzzi0
#3 A. Hall0
#4 C. Fleming0
#5 D. Drake0
#6 N. Craft0
#7 N. Corriveau0
#9 T. Smith01
#10 M. Mucci0
#12 B. Lombardo0
#56 N. July13131.01

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLng
#5 D. Drake12525.025
#6 N. Craft516032.043

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLng
#7 N. Corriveau11010.010

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#1 D. Graves177.077
#3 A. Hall13131.03131
#5 D. Drake34314.32643

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsConvKick PtsTot Pts
#1 D. Graves318422
#6 N. Craft212012

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%Tot Pts
#6 N. Craft01.00

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#1 D. Graves033
#6 N. Craft112

Scoring - Conversions

C RecTotal
#1 D. Graves22

Team summary

Total TDs
HCHS
5
NHS
4
Sacks
HCHS
1.0
NHS
2.0
Interceptions
HCHS
1
NHS
0
Passing TDs
HCHS
4
NHS
0
Receiving TDs
HCHS
4
NHS
0
Rushing TDs
HCHS
1
NHS
4
Caused Fumbles
HCHS
NHS
1
Fumble Recoveries
HCHS
1
NHS
1
Completion Percentage
HCHS
.870
NHS
.455
QB Rating
HCHS
159.6
NHS
33.9
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Offense

Passing
C
20
5
Att
23
11
Yds
251
84
C%
.870
.455
Avg
12.6
16.8
TD
4
0
Int
0
1
Lng
66
-
QB Rate
159.6
33.9
Rushing
Car
33
39
Yds
92
228
Avg
2.8
5.8
Lng
19
41
100+
0
1
TD
1
4
Receiving
Rec
20
5
Yds
251
84
Avg
12.6
16.8
Lng
66
50
TD
4
0
Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks
Fum
1
-
Lost
1
-
All Purpose Yards
KR
74
33
PR
7
-
IR
31
-
Total
455
345
Total Yards
Total
343
312

Defense

Tackles
Solo
25
38
Asst
29
15
Tot Tckls
54
53
TFL
3.0
5.0
Sacks
Sacks
1.0
2.0
Ydl
9
18
Defensive Statistics
Int
1
0
Int Yds
31
-
Avg
31.0
-
PD
1
-
Fmb Rec
1
1
Caus
-
1

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
6
5
Yds
185
210
Avg
30.8
42.0
Lng
43
60
TB
-
1
Punts
P
1
2
Yds
10
55
Avg
10.0
27.5
Lng
10
36
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
4
6
Yds
74
33
Avg
18.5
5.5
Lng
31
18
P Rets
1
-
Yds
7
-
Avg
7.0
-
Lng
7
-
KR Yds
81
33

Scoring

Points
TDs
5
4
TD Pts
30
24
Conv
4
-
Kick Pts
0
4
Tot Pts
34
28
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
0
4
Att
1
4
%
.0
1.0
Touchdowns
TD Rush
1
4
TD Rec
4
0
Conversions
C Rec
2
-
Total
2
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    • Connecticut High School Football - Naugatuck can't hold off Holy Cross

    September 19, 2025: Naugatuck, CT 06770

    The Holy Cross Crusaders got by the host Naugatuck Greyhounds football team by a score of 34-28 in Friday's league challenge.

    In their next game, the Crusaders play the Watertown Warriors (Watertown, CT) in a Naugatuck Valley - Tier 1 challenge, on Friday, September 26. Holy Cross will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Warriors go into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 35-6 league win over Derby (Derby, CT).

    The Greyhounds (0-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Woodland Regional (Beacon Falls, CT). The Hawks go into the Naugatuck Valley - Tier 1 challenge with a 2-0 record. In their last challenge, Woodland Regional edged Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic (Winsted, CT), 48-0, in a league test.

Coaches summary

First Quarter

Naugatuck - Brandon Andoh 5 yard run. Gabriel Bello PAT Kick.
HC - Nate Craft 6 yard pass from Brady Lombardo. Kick Failed.

Second Quarter

HC - Dae'sean Graves 17 yard pass from Brady Lombardo. 2 Pt. Conversion Failed.
Naugatuck - Brandon Andoh 5 yard run. Gabriel Bello PAT Kick.
HC - Dae'sean Graves 66 yard pass from Brady Lombardo. Dae'sean Graves pass catch for 2 Pt Conversion.

Third Quarter

HC - Nate Craft 6 yard run. 2 Pt Conversion Failed.
Naugatuck - Brandon Andoh 7 yard run. Gabriel Bello PAT Kick.

Fourth Quarter

HC - Dae'sean Graves 22 yard pass from Brady Lombardo. Dae'sean Graves 2 Pt Conversion pass.
Naugatuck - Q Lee 3 yard run. Gabriel Bello PAT Kick.

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Holy Cross 0, Naugatuck 0
    @ 6:33 PM

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:33 PM

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:33 PM

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:33 PM

  5. Commentary

    Both teams looking for first win of the season. Naugatuck leads all-time series 31-19.
    @ 6:34 PM
  6. 1st Quarter
  7. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Holy Cross kicking off to Naugatuck.
    @ 7:00 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Naugatuck is inside Holy Cross' 20. Holy Cross 0, Naugatuck 0
    @ 7:09 PM
  9. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Naugatuck - #24 Brandon Andoh with a 6 Yd Rushing TD. Holy Cross 0, Naugatuck 6
    Brandon Andoh24 - RB, CB
    @ 7:09 PM
  10. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Naugatuck - #9 Gabriel Bello PAT Good. Holy Cross 0, Naugatuck 7
    Gabriel Bello9 - K
    @ 7:09 PM

  11. Commentary

    Andoh with 44 yards on 8 rushes
    @ 7:10 PM
  12. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Holy Cross is inside Naugatuck's 20. Holy Cross 0, Naugatuck 7
    @ 7:15 PM
  13. 6 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Holy Cross - #12 Brady Lombardo 6 Yd pass completed to #5 Devonne Drake for a TD. Holy Cross 6, Naugatuck 7
    Devonne Drake5 - WR, DB, K
    Brady Lombardo12 - QB
    @ 7:18 PM
  14. 6 - 7

    Missed Point After

    Holy Cross - PAT Missed. Holy Cross 6, Naugatuck 7
    @ 7:18 PM
  15. 6 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Naugatuck has turned possession over on downs. Holy Cross has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Holy Cross 6, Naugatuck 7
    @ 7:29 PM
  16. 2nd Quarter
  17. 6 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    Holy Cross 6, Naugatuck 7
    @ 7:29 PM
  18. 12 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Holy Cross - #12 Brady Lombardo 17 Yd pass completed to #1 Dae'sean Graves for a TD. Holy Cross 12, Naugatuck 7
    Dae'sean Graves1 - WR, FS
    Brady Lombardo12 - QB
    @ 7:36 PM
  19. 12 - 7

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Holy Cross - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Holy Cross 12, Naugatuck 7
    @ 7:36 PM
  20. 12 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Naugatuck is inside Holy Cross' 20. Holy Cross 12, Naugatuck 7
    @ 7:42 PM
  21. 12 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Naugatuck - #25 Malachi Kinchen with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Holy Cross 12, Naugatuck 13
    Malachi Kinchen
    @ 7:43 PM
  22. 12 - 14

    Made Point After

    Naugatuck - #9 Gabriel Bello PAT Good. Holy Cross 12, Naugatuck 14
    Gabriel Bello9 - K
    @ 7:44 PM
  23. 18 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Holy Cross - #12 Brady Lombardo 66 Yd pass completed to #1 Dae'sean Graves for a TD. Holy Cross 18, Naugatuck 14
    Dae'sean Graves1 - WR, FS
    Brady Lombardo12 - QB
    @ 7:47 PM
  24. 20 - 14

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Holy Cross - #12 Brady Lombardo pass completed to #5 Devonne Drake for a 2Pt Conversion. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    Devonne Drake5 - WR, DB, K
    Brady Lombardo12 - QB
    @ 7:48 PM
  25. 20 - 14

    Punt

    Naugatuck has punted to Holy Cross. Holy Cross has the ball on their own 33-yard line. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    @ 7:53 PM
  26. 20 - 14

    Punt

    Holy Cross has punted to Naugatuck. Naugatuck has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    @ 7:57 PM
  27. 20 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Naugatuck is inside Holy Cross' 20. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    @ 8:03 PM
  28. Halftime
  29. 20 - 14

    Halftime

    Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:04 PM
  30. 3rd Quarter
  31. 20 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Naugatuck to kick off to Holy Cross.
    @ 8:26 PM
  32. 20 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    Naugatuck - #2 Kerone Hall recovered a fumble by Holy Cross and has the ball on Holy Cross' 47-yard line. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    Kerone Hall
    @ 8:32 PM
  33. 20 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Naugatuck is inside Holy Cross' 20. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 14
    @ 8:40 PM
  34. 20 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Naugatuck - #24 Brandon Andoh with a 7 Yd Rushing TD. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 20
    Brandon Andoh24 - RB, CB
    @ 8:42 PM
  35. 20 - 21

    Made Point After

    Naugatuck - #9 Gabriel Bello PAT Good. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 21
    Gabriel Bello9 - K
    @ 8:42 PM

  36. Commentary

    Andoh 141 rushing on 24 carries
    @ 8:43 PM
  37. 20 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Holy Cross is inside Naugatuck's 20. Holy Cross 20, Naugatuck 21
    @ 8:51 PM
  38. 26 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Holy Cross - #6 Nathan Craft with a 8 Yd Rushing TD. Holy Cross 26, Naugatuck 21
    Nathan Craft6 - RB, MLB
    @ 8:53 PM
  39. 26 - 21

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Holy Cross - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Holy Cross 26, Naugatuck 21
    @ 8:54 PM
  40. 4th Quarter
  41. 26 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Holy Cross 26, Naugatuck 21
    @ 8:59 PM
  42. 26 - 21

    Punt

    Naugatuck has punted to Holy Cross. Holy Cross has the ball on Naugatuck's 36-yard line. Holy Cross 26, Naugatuck 21
    @ 9:02 PM
  43. 32 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Holy Cross - #12 Brady Lombardo 22 Yd pass completed to #1 Dae'sean Graves for a TD. Holy Cross 32, Naugatuck 21
    Dae'sean Graves1 - WR, FS
    Brady Lombardo12 - QB
    @ 9:04 PM
  44. 34 - 21

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Holy Cross - #12 Brady Lombardo pass completed to #1 Dae'sean Graves for a 2Pt Conversion. Holy Cross 34, Naugatuck 21
    Dae'sean Graves1 - WR, FS
    Brady Lombardo12 - QB
    @ 9:07 PM
  45. 34 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Naugatuck is inside Holy Cross' 20. Holy Cross 34, Naugatuck 21
    @ 9:11 PM
  46. 34 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Naugatuck - #5 Q Lee with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Holy Cross 34, Naugatuck 27
    Q Lee
    @ 9:15 PM
  47. 34 - 28

    Made Point After

    Naugatuck - #9 Gabriel Bello PAT Good. Holy Cross 34, Naugatuck 28
    Gabriel Bello9 - K
    @ 9:16 PM
  48. 34 - 28

    Update

    Holy Cross - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Naugatuck's 21-yard line. Holy Cross 34, Naugatuck 28
    @ 9:28 PM

  49. Scorer Dropped Out

    @ 11:22 PM

Highlight videos

  1. S. Gesseck

    End of 4th Quarter
    HCHS
    34 - 28
    NHS

Holy Cross @ Naugatuck Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 19, 2025 @ 7p
Naugatuck High School
The Naugatuck (CT) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Holy Cross (Waterbury, CT) by a score of 34-28.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
HCHS
N. Craft100.2
NHS
Q. Lee112.2
Passing Yds/G
HCHS
B. Lombardo232.2
NHS
J. Cruz73.5
Receiving Yds/G
HCHS
D. Graves96.2
NHS
Q. Lee37.3
Total Yds/G
HCHS
B. Lombardo241.8
NHS
Q. Lee151.2
Tackles/G
HCHS
N. July8.7
NHS
E. Williams7.3
Sacks/G
HCHS
K. Booker0.3
NHS
E. Williams0.2
Points/G
HCHS
D. Graves14.0
NHS
Q. Lee9.0

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
132.2
224.8
Passing Yards/G
204.5
75.2
Receiving Yards/G
245.0
75.2
Total Yards/G
336.7
300.0
Tackles/G
54.5
52.0
Sacks/G
0.5
0.3
Points/G
39.3
23.8
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Holy Cross		8.713.19.74.9-36.4
Naugatuck		4.78.24.75.83.023.8

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Season recap

Overall record
5-2
2-4
League
3-1
1-3
Non-League
2-1
1-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
2-1
0-3
Away
3-1
2-1
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
0-0
In-State
5-2
2-4
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.714
.333
League %
.750
.250
PF
255
143
PA
145
193
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Common opponents

Ansonia
0 - 1
0 - 0
Waterbury Career Academy
1 - 0
0 - 1
Woodland Regional
0 - 0
0 - 1
Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic
0 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

CT
43
59
State Division
6
13

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