Brookfield won the last time they faced Weston, and things went their way on Friday too. The Brookfield Bobcats breezed by the Weston Trojans at home to the tune of 63-12. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Trojans are ranked 125th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Michael Walters had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Nyzir Torres was another key back, rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Brookfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Brookfield's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Danny Ciriello and Tristen Becker.
Brookfield's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Weston, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Brookfield will head out to take on Bullard-Havens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Weston, they are taking a road trip to challenge Plainville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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