The Weaver Beavers will take on the Cromwell/Portland Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Weaver took a 29-point defeat the last time they faced off against Coginchaug Regional/East Hampton/Hale Ray, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Beavers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Blue Devils on Friday, sneaking past 25-23. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Beavers.
Weaver's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kadain Claflin-Coy, who threw for 210 yards and two TDs on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 45 yards. The Beavers' leading receiver Jyiere Perry was Claflin-Coy's top target yet again, picking up 120 receiving yards and one score.
Weaver didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Damian Aquino and Jordan Tatham.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cromwell/Portland). They breezed past Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook to the tune of 49-14 on Friday. With the Panthers ahead 42-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Cromwell/Portland had a senior duo take command as Michael Sitaro Jr. threw for 329 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes and Tyler Cipolla gained 254 total yards and four touchdowns. Cipolla's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards. Rafael Mendez III helped Sitaro Jr. out on the ground, rushing for 69 yards and one TD.
Cromwell/Portland's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Weaver, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Weaver took a serious blow against Cromwell/Portland when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 42-7. Will the Beavers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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