If North Haven was feeling good fresh off their 45-6 takedown of East Haven last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Nighthawks received a blow on Friday as they fell 24-10 to the Hand Tigers. The Nighthawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2022.
Despite the defeat, North Haven had strong showings from Artie McCormack IV, who rushed for 119 yards, and Nate Eggerling, who rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown. McCormack IV didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended one pass.
Hand's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lucca Boyce, who rushed for 145 yards and one TD while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Those 145 rushing yards gave Boyce a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bobby Reh, who threw for 189 yards and one touchdown.
North Haven's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Hand, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
North Haven wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 40-12 victory against Bristol Central on the 26th. As for Hand, they have also already played their next contest, a 38-7 win against Brookfield on the 26th.
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