Branford had lost three straight headed into Thursday's contest, but Akiel Lomotey didn't let it get to three. The Branford Hornets enjoyed a cozy 19-0 win over the East Haven Yellowjackets on Thursday thanks in part to Lomotey, who rushed for 205 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.8 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 58 yards.
Lomotey was just one part of a punishing run game: Branford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Branford's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for East Haven, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-4.
Branford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Haven, they will square off against Hillhouse at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. East Haven is facing Hillhouse at the right time seeing as Hillhouse is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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