Bunnell gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They strolled past the Wethersfield Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 21-7.
Jake Garrigan looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 38 yards and one TD, while also throwing for 103 yards and one touchdown.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Bunnell proved: they limited Wethersfield to a paltry 1.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Cayden Morin for the heroic effort on defense: he. Bunnell didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 9.1.
Bunnell's defense didn't let Adam Santilli., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for 3.5 sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Rickie Miller, Tyrell Cole, and Carson Clarke, who each picked up one sack apiece. Miller was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
Coming up, Bunnell will challenge Masuk at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Wethersfield, they will face off against Avon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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