Bristol Central put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 41-7 victory over the Edwin O. Smith Panthers. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 30th, while the Panthers are ranked 129th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bristol Central was led to victory by Donnie Rodriguez and Jayden Glasper. Rodriguez rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Glasper rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Bristol Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 378 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Bristol Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ryan Sample, Gabriel Ouellette, and Nathanyel Davis picked up one apiece.
Bristol Central pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Edwin O. Smith, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bristol Central will take on Newington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Newington's defense has only allowed two points per game this season, so Bristol Central's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Edwin O. Smith, they will challenge Middletown at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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