Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 49-7 loss at the hands of the Naugatuck Greyhounds. The Yellowjackets lost against the Greyhounds in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 41-21 score last time.
Even though they lost, Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Leading Naugatuck to victory were Ethan Jones and Brandon Andoh. Jones threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 8-for-8 passing, while Andoh gained 121 total yards and a touchdown. Andoh was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 63 yards. 90 of those passing yards were hauled in by Ryan Deitelbaum, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Naugatuck, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
After each having a week off, Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic and Watertown will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 1:00 p.m. on October 26th. As for Naugatuck, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Woodland Regional at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th. Naugatuck knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Woodland Regional likes a good challenge.
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