Football Recap: Kadain Claflin-Coy's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Weaver over Cromwell/Portland

Weaver came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Cromwell/Portland Panthers, falling 49-26. The Beavers were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.

Weaver's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kadain Claflin-Coy, who threw for 210 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 16 passes. Jameire Haughton helped Claflin-Coy out on the ground, rushing for 65 yards and one score on only eight carries, while also catching one TD.

Cromwell/Portland had a senior duo take command as Michael Sitaro Jr. rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns and Tyler Cipolla gained 235 total yards and three touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Sitaro Jr.

Weaver's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Cromwell/Portland, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Weaver and Cromwell/Portland will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Beavers see the field they'll take on Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd. As for Cromwell/Portland, their break will end when they face Valley Regional/Old Lyme at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.