Football Recap: Jake Viglione Key Part of Team Effort in Panthers Win

Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Friday. Masuk came out on top against Pomperaug by a score of 26-15. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Masuk also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2024.

Jake Viglione

Receiving Yards (Career)

11/14/25 vs Pomperaug	137
09/26/25 vs Darien	55
09/19/25 vs Bunnell	43
10/03/25 vs New Milford	42
10/17/25 @ Killingly	41

Masuk's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Viglione, who picked up 137 receiving yards and two scores. Those 137 receiving yards gave Viglione a new career-high. Another rusher making a difference was Michael Charland, who rushed for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries.

Pomperaug's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Guinipero, who rushed for 61 yards and one TD.

Masuk is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.3 points on average over those games. As for Pomperaug, they dropped their record down to 4-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.

Masuk and Pomperaug will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on Newtown at 6:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Pomperaug, their break will end when they face Notre Dame Prep at 6:30 p.m. on the 25th.