It was a proper cat-fight when Brookfield challenged Bethel on Wednesday. The Bobcats blew past the Wildcats 46-7. Considering the Bobcats have won eight games by more than 26 points this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Brookfield had a senior duo take command as Tyler Buttendorf rushed for 189 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries and Matt Ackerly gained 95 total yards and three touchdowns. Those 189 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Buttendorf.
Bobcats
| 11/26/25 vs Bethel | 365 |
| 11/14/25 @ Weston | 242 |
| 11/07/25 @ New Milford | 236 |
| 11/01/25 vs Notre Dame Prep | 210 |
| 10/23/25 vs Newtown | 74 |
| + 9 more games |
Brookfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Brookfield didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Chase Sylvia and Ackerly. Thad Balzi was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making ten total tackles.
Brookfield is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.9 points over those games. As for Bethel, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Coming up, Brookfield will square off against Guilford at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Bobcats 11.4, the Grizzlies 13.7) so any points scored will be well earned. Bethel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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