Griswold/Wheeler had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 35-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seymour Wildcats.
Connor Shea was a one-man wrecking crew For Seymour. as he rushed for 304 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. Those 304 rushing yards gave Shea a new career-high. Anthony Cortello was another key player, rushing for 72 yards and one score.
Griswold/Wheeler will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on October 17. As for Seymour, they have already played their next game, a 21-14 victory against Ansonia on the 18th.
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