Masuk got themselves on the board against Bethel on Friday, but Bethel never followed suit. They blew past the Bethel Wildcats 42-0. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three games by 35 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Masuk's victory came down to the chemistry between Aaron Champagne and his top target Shane Walker. Champagne threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns while Walker picked up 177 receiving yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Walker is now averaging an impressive 107.2 receiving yards per game. Luke Longo was in the mix as well, providing Masuk with a touchdown.
One reason for the win was Masuk's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Nicholas Fox was especially locked on to Bethel's QB and sacked him twice.
The win made it two in a row for Masuk and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for Bethel, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Masuk will host Pomperaug at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Masuk's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Pomperaug has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Bethel, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats dukes it out withBassick at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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