Football Recap: Norwich Free Academy Piles Up the Points Against Harding + How To Watch

Wildcats

Team Score (Highest)

10/03/25 vs Harding	47
09/18/25 @ Ledyard	20
09/26/25 @ Xavier	12
09/12/25 vs Trumbull	3

There's no place like home for Norwich Free Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Harding Presidents 47-12. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Norwich Free Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jayden Croxton, who picked up 28 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. The dominant performance also gave Croxton a new career-high in receiving touchdowns (two). Another player making a difference was Dwayne Smith, who rushed for 25 yards and one score.

Norwich Free Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Harding, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Norwich Free Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fitch at 1:00 p.m. on the 18th. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Harding, they will head out to challenge Amity Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.