Norwich Free Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 33-32 win over the Warde Mustangs. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Norwich Free Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jha?Meer Quinn-Haskins out in front who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also picked up 48 receiving yards. Quinn-Haskins really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Ryan Cleary was another key player, gaining 91 total yards and a touchdown.
Norwich Free Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Wyatt Woodcock and Xavier Sebastian.
Norwich Free Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Warde, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Norwich Free Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on West Haven at 1:00 p.m. on October 12th. As for Warde, they will venture away from home to take on Wilton at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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