The third road matchup was the charm for Norwich Free Academy, as they earned their first road win of the season. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 35-7 victory over the East Lyme Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Wildcats have posted since November 3, 2023.
A big part of Norwich Free Academy's victory came down to the chemistry between Aaron Driscoll and his top target Ryan Cleary. Driscoll threw for 150 yards and three touchdowns while Cleary gained 134 total yards and three touchdowns. Cleary showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 59 yards. Another big playmaker for Norwich Free Academy was Rusean Clahar, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Norwich Free Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nyrell Ross, Xavier Sebastian, and Clahar picked up one apiece.
Norwich Free Academy's record now sits at 2-4. As for East Lyme, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Norwich Free Academy will host Woodstock Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Lyme, they will venture away from home to challenge Brookfield at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Brookfield will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something East Lyme surely won't give up without a fight.
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