If Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic was riding high fresh off their 29-6 takedown of Derby last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Yellowjackets lost 35-14 to the Naugatuck Greyhounds on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their meetings with the Greyhounds: they've now lost four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic lost, don't look at Owen Riemer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and also picked up 36 receiving yards.
Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Naugatuck, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Coming up, Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic will venture away from home to face off against Torrington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Naugatuck, they will welcome Waterbury Career Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans' defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so the Greyhounds' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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