After each having a week off, the Valley Regional/Old Lyme Warriors and the Stafford/Somers/East Windsor Bulldogs will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Valley Regional/Old Lyme against Weaver as the squad secured a 36-6 win. That looming 36-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
It was another big night for Giovanni Winters, who threw for 161 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Valley Regional/Old Lyme's success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Stafford/Somers/East Windsor never let their opponents score last Friday. They blew past Sports & Medical Sciences Academy/Bulkeley/Classical Magnet, posting a 35-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won five games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Evan Poulin had a dynamite game for Stafford/Somers/East Windsor, rushing for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also catching a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Poulin has posted since back in November of 2023. Derek Consolini was in the mix too, providing Stafford/Somers/East Windsor with a touchdown.
Stafford/Somers/East Windsor wouldn't let Sports & Medical Sciences Academy/Bulkeley/Classical Magnet keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Stafford/Somers/East Windsor can thank Ryan Haff and Logan Wolf for forcing both of them. Kaleb Arcouette was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Stafford/Somers/East Windsor moved to 5-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Valley Regional/Old Lyme, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Valley Regional/Old Lyme ended up a good deal behind Stafford/Somers/East Windsor in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, losing 19-0. Will Valley Regional/Old Lyme have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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