Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Windsor). They were the clear victor by a 44-21 margin over the Enfield Eagles on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Bobcats have posted since September 23, 2023.
South Windsor had a senior duo take command as Ethan Burke gained 159 total yards and four touchdowns and Jake Pflederer rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown. Burke also punched in three rushing touchdowns, which is notable because South Windsor is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-6 otherwise.
South Windsor didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Dominic MacNeil.
South Windsor was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Enfield saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sawyer Pequita rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Pequita has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
South Windsor's record now sits at 4-6. As for Enfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
As of now, neither South Windsor nor Enfield have any future games scheduled.
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