Hotchkiss School is on a three-game streak of home losses, Taft School a four-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Hotchkiss School Bearcats will take on the Taft School Big Red at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hotchkiss School will be strutting in after a win while Taft School will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Saturday, Hotchkiss School strolled past Kent School with points to spare, taking the game 30-14.
Meanwhile, Taft School's game on Saturday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. Their rough 44-20 loss to Cheshire Academy might stick with them for a while. While losing is never fun, Taft School can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Cheshire Academy is ranked third).
Hotchkiss School's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Taft School, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Hotchkiss School might still be hurting after the 38-12 loss they got from Taft School in their previous matchup back in November of 2022. Will Hotchkiss School have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.