Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Norwalk). They breezed by the Bridgeport Central Hilltoppers to the tune of 48-8 on Saturday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bears as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Norwalk to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mason Riina, who threw for 66 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. What's more, Riina also racked up 23 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2023. Another rusher making a difference was Jayden Diaz, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Norwalk wouldn't let Bridgeport Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Norwalk can thank Yancy Braxton and Shea King for forcing both of them. Braxton also made four total tackles, which is notable because Norwalk is 2-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 0-3 otherwise.
Norwalk's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Bridgeport Central, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Norwalk will head out to square off against New Canaan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Canaan is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.4 points per game this season. As for Bridgeport Central, they will welcome Warde on Friday. Bridgeport Central is facing Warde at the right time seeing as Warde is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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