Epping/Newmarket had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 22-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Somersworth Toppers. The defeat continues a trend for the Devils in their matchups with the Toppers: they've now lost nine in a row.
Despite the loss, Epping/Newmarket had strong showings from Anthony Semprini, who threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, and Grayson Davis, who picked up 138 receiving yards. Davis showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 53 yards.
Somersworth found their leader in underclassman Kaleb Hefler, who rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The dominant performance gave Hefler a new career-high in rushing yards.
The win got Somersworth back to even at 1-1.
Epping/Newmarket will venture away from home to challenge Belmont-Gilford at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Somersworth, they will head out to square off against Sanborn Regional at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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