Football Recap: Southington Blue Knights vs. East Hartford Hornets
Southington won the last time they faced East Hartford, and things went their way on Friday too. The Southington Blue Knights managed a 42-38 win over the East Hartford Hornets. The victory was some much needed relief for the Blue Knights as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Southington found their leader in sophomore Nick Andrews, who rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Those 157 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Andrews. Nathan Pelletier was another key player, having thrown for 264 yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why East Hartford lost, don't look at Drayvn Roberts. Despite the final result, he rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Isaiah Tripp was Roberts' top target, picking up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Southington's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for East Hartford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southington will host Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southington is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for East Hartford, they will welcome Glastonbury at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. East Hartford is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34 points per game this season.
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