While Newington put up some points on Friday, the same can't be said for Rocky Hill. The Newington Nor'easters simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Rocky Hill Terriers 28-0 at home.
Enzo Corvino went supernova for Newington, throwing for 91 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 74 yards on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Corvino has posted since back in September of 2023. Evan Pigott was another key player, gaining 67 total yards and a touchdown.
Newington's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Christian Bilbraut, Heath Weeden, and Weeden picked up one apiece. Weeden is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Newington got some further help from Zachary Girolamo: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble.
Newington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rocky Hill only rushed for 17.
Newington's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Rocky Hill, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Newington will square off against Danbury at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Newington is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Rocky Hill, they will welcome New Fairfield at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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