The Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic Yellowjackets will be staying on the road on Sunday to face off against the Watertown Indians at 12:30 p.m. on December 3rd. Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic's defense has only allowed 17.9 points per game this season, so Watertown's offense will have their work cut out for Watertown.
With a playoff game on the line, Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They secured a 22-16 W over the Eagles.
Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evan Schibi, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Schibi's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. Another player making a difference was Nolan Risedorf, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Granby Memorial/Canton typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Watertown proved too difficult a challenge. Watertown took down Granby Memorial/Canton 26-12. The win was nothing new for Watertown as they're now sitting on three straight.
Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Watertown, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic came up short against Watertown in their previous matchup back in October, falling 12-7. Can Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
