Football Recap: Waterbury Career Academy Spartans vs. Torrington Raiders
Waterbury Career Academy and Torrington met for a duel on Friday where Waterbury Career Academy had to take the L. The Waterbury Career Academy Spartans took a 27-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Torrington Raiders. That makes it the first time this season the Spartans have let down their home crowd.
Despite the loss, Waterbury Career Academy still got an impressive performance from Mekheem Ambursley, who rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. Ambursley didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made four total tackles (2.0 for loss). Waterbury Career Academy also got help from Joshua Myers, who showed off his sure hands for 132 receiving yards.
Even though they lost, Waterbury Career Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Waterbury Career Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3. As for Torrington, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waterbury Career Academy will challenge St. Paul Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. St. Paul Catholic is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Waterbury Career Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Torrington, they will welcome Naugatuck at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Naugatuck will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Torrington surely won't give up without a fight.
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