Pomperaug is still winless after their contest against Bethel on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Bethel Wildcats by a score of 30-28. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Josh Macomber continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Bethel, rushing for 153 yards and four touchdowns. Bethel also relied on Macomber, who's 46-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Pomperaug's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Bethel, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Pomperaug will head out to face off against Newtown at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Newtown will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pomperaug surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bethel, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Weston at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Bethel's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Weston's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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