Edwin O. Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by the Bristol Central Rams 41-7. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Rams are ranked 30th).
Sean Podosek rushed for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Jaevoni Rivas was his top target, rushing for 64 yards on only eight carries, while also picking up 39 receiving yards.
Leading Bristol Central to victory were Donnie Rodriguez and Jayden Glasper. Rodriguez rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Glasper rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Edwin O. Smith's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bristol Central, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Edwin O. Smith will host Middletown at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bristol Central, they will be playing at home against Newington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bristol Central will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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