Football Recap: Ellington Takes a Loss

After flying high against Capital Prep/Achievement First last Friday, Ellington came back down to earth. The Knights fell just short of the Weaver Beavers by a score of 42-39 on Thursday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Beavers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.

Brett Powell

Rushing Yards

10/03/25 vs Stafford/Somers/East Windsor	152
10/18/25 @ CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy]	113
09/26/25 @ Sports & Medical Sciences Academy/Bulkeley/Classical Magnet	103
11/20/25 @ Weaver	97
11/14/25 vs Capital Prep/Achievement First	82

When it comes to explaining why Ellington lost, don't look at Aaron Ladr. Despite the final result, he threw for 230 yards and six touchdowns. Ladr is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Ellington also got a significant boost from Brett Powell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 97 yards.

Weaver's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaiden Booth, who picked up 145 receiving yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 30 yards and one score. Booth got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 80 yards. Another player making a difference was Johnathan Mitchell, who gained 189 total yards and two touchdowns.

Ellington's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Weaver, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.

Ellington didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-7 loss against Rockville on the 26th. As for Weaver, they have also already played their next contest, a 35-6 victory against Capital Prep/Achievement First on the 27th.