Platt unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 14-10 to the Ridgefield Tigers on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Despite the loss, Platt still got an impressive performance from Austen Standish, who rushed for 104 yards, and also threw for 154 yards and one TD.
A big part of Ridgefield's victory came down to the chemistry between Henry Neligan and his top target Christopher Colsey. Neligan threw for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Colsey picked up 57 receiving yards and two scores. That's the most receiving touchdowns Colsey has posted since back in October of 2024.
Platt wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 13-12 win against Manchester on the 18th. As for Ridgefield, they have also already played their next contest, a 47-0 loss against New Canaan on the 19th.
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