Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Naugatuck). They blew past the Watertown Indians 58-36 on Friday. The Greyhounds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Ryan Deitelbaum, who rushed for 248 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.1 yards per carry. Those 248 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Brandon Andoh also helped out as he racked up 114 rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Naugatuck was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 407 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 247 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Naugatuck didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eli Pena and Xavier Blue. Blue also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six. Another thorn in Watertown's side was Ethan Williams, who made 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Watertown lost, don't look at Brady Gambee. Despite the final result, he rushed for 204 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 169 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Gambee is now averaging an impressive 104.2 rushing yards per game. Adam Hassinger was in the mix as well, providing Watertown with two touchdowns.
Naugatuck's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Watertown, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Naugatuck will host Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Naugatuck is facing Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic at the right time seeing as Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Watertown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crosby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Watertown will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Crosby will have lost three straight heading into Friday's contest.
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