The home team had won the previous three meetings between Law and Branford, and Law kept the tradition alive. The Lawmen blew past the Hornets 34-13 on Friday. The Lawmen not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since November 1, 2024 (when they won 28-6).

Matthew Witteman
10/10/25 vs Branford | 152.2 |
10/03/25 @ Notre Dame | 135.7 |
09/19/25 vs Xavier | 133.5 |
09/28/24 @ RHAM | 130.7 |
09/12/25 @ Lyman Hall | 124.6 |
Matthew Witteman had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 221 yards and two TDs on only 17 passes. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (152.2). Dylan Gaillard was another key player, gaining 124 total yards.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Law proved: they limited Branford to a paltry three yards per carry. While two picked up at least ten total tackles, Anthony Scappatura stood above the rest. He picked up 2.5 sacks and made ten total tackles (4.0 for loss). The dominant display was nothing new: Law has now limited their opponent to fewer and fewer yards per carry in three consecutive matchups.
Law's defense didn't let Chris McKittrick, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Scappatura with 2.5. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with ten.
Although Branford took the loss, they still got scores from McKittrick and Grayson Mills.
Law's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Branford, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 4-1.
Law and Branford will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Lawmen see the field they'll take on East Haven at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Branford, their break will end when they face Pomperaug at 6:30 p.m. on the 24th.
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