Ledyard has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will head out to face off against the Waterford Lancers at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
While Ledyard didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-6), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 36-6 win over Montville at home.
Anthony Adamick went supernova for Ledyard, rushing for 266 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 14.8 yards per carry. Adamick's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 161 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another rusher making a difference was Calvin Casavant, who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Ledyard was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 416 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 290 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Ledyard didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamel Kearse and Dominick Botts.
Meanwhile, Waterford put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They really took it to Plainfield for the full four quarters, racking up a 47-13 victory at home. The Lancers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Jax Higgins, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 143 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 57 yards.
Ledyard pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Waterford, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ledyard has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 375.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Waterford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 265. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ledyard was able to grind out a solid win over Waterford when the teams last played back in October of 2023, winning 37-30. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ledyard since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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