Naugatuck was the 35-24 winner over Holy Cross when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Greyhounds took a 34-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Crusaders on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Naugatuck lost, don't look at Brandon Andoh. Despite the final result, he rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Ethan Williams for the heroic effort on defense: he. Naugatuck didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Holy Cross got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dae'sean Graves out in front who picked up 131 receiving yards and three scores. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 66 yards. Brady Lombardo was another key player, throwing for 251 yards and four TDs while completing 87% of his passes.
Naugatuck's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Holy Cross, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Naugatuck has already played their next game, a 56-28 loss against Woodland Regional on the 26th. As for Holy Cross, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 49-0 victory against Watertown on the 26th.
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