Panthers
| 09/12/25 @ Holy Cross | 32-21 |
| 12/13/24 @ Windsor | 24-21 |
| 12/08/24 vs Bunnell | 41-13 |
| 12/03/24 @ Torrington | 41-0 |
Masuk had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Holy Cross Crusaders by a score of 32-21 on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row dating back to last season.
Masuk found their leader in sophomore Michael Charland, who rushed for 148 yards while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Charland showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 56 yards. Jake Viglione was in the mix too, providing Masuk with two TDs.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Masuk proved: they limited Holy Cross to a paltry 2.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Brayden Callahan for the heroic effort on defense: he. Masuk didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.1.
Masuk's defense didn't let Brady Lombardo., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Luke Costantini and Aidan Diaz, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Callahan was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Holy Cross' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lombardo, who threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes.
Masuk and Holy Cross will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Panthers are set to take on their familiar foe Bunnell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Holy Cross will challenge rival Naugatuck at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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