Both Stafford/Somers/East Windsor and Gilbert-Northwestern Regional are cruising into their 6:30 PM Friday matchup on winning streaks, with Stafford/Somers/East Windsor at four in a row and Gilbert-Northwestern Regional at four. Stafford/Somers/East Windsor didn't have too much trouble with Nonnewaug in last week's game, where Stafford/Somers/East Windsor won 26 - 6. Meanwhile, Gilbert-Northwestern Regional dominated last week, steamrollering Windsor Locks/Suffield/East Granby 43 - 6.
Stafford/Somers/East Windsor got an early lead and maintained it, starting each quarter with an advantage. Senior running back Justin Grant was a big part of the win as his strong performance led the charge. The victory bumped Stafford/Somers/East Windsor's record up to 5-0.
Gilbert-Northwestern Regional had things more or less wrapped up by halftime having put itself ahead 30 - 0. The win can be attributed to ball movement: it had 391 yards, Windsor Locks/Suffield/East Granby only 252. The victory got Gilbert-Northwestern Regional up to 4-0.
Since both teams have excelled on the defensive side of the ball (Stafford/Somers/East Windsor allowing an average of 12 points per game, Gilbert-Northwestern Regional an average of 7.75), we'll find out which team's offense handles things best when they meet this week.
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