Watertown unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Brookfield Bobcats 53-0 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Bobcats are ranked 35th).
Tyler Buttendorf was a one-man wrecking crew For Brookfield. as he rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. That's the most rushing touchdowns Buttendorf has posted since back in September of 2024. Matt Ackerly was another key player, gaining 109 total yards and a touchdown.
Watertown and Brookfield will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Warriors will take on rival Derby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Brookfield is set to challenge their familiar foe Pomperaug at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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