Edwin O. Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 35-13 to the Middletown Blue Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 10-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2019.
Edwin O. Smith's loss came despite strong showings from Joey Baker and Sean Podosek. Baker picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Podosek threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns.
Middletown had a senior duo take command as Yamarr Bryant rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries and Rayjon Buttram rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Those 75 rushing yards gave Buttram a new career-high.
Edwin O. Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Middletown, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Edwin O. Smith will venture away from home to square off against Bristol Eastern at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Middletown, they will welcome Wethersfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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