The Pomperaug Panthers will square off against the Notre Dame Prep Lancers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pomperaug is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers last Friday. Pomperaug fell 26-15 to Masuk.
Despite their loss, Pomperaug saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jack Guinipero, who rushed for 61 yards and one score, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Notre Dame Prep entered their contest against Newtown last Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Lancers were dealt a 55-22 defeat at the hands of the Nighthawks. The Lancers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-6.
Like Pomperaug, Notre Dame Prep lost despite seeing results from several players. LJ Richardson led the charge by throwing for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Bryant Tarczali was Richardson's top target, picking up 72 receiving yards and two TDs.
Pomperaug now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Notre Dame Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Tuesday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Pomperaug has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 242.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Notre Dame Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 230.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Tuesday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Pomperaug was able to grind out a solid victory over Notre Dame Prep in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, winning 28-21. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Lancers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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