After flying high against Dover-Sherborn last Saturday, Nipmuc Regional came back down to earth. The Warriors took a 47-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Uxbridge Spartans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts football rankings (they are ranked 197th, while the Spartans are ranked 24th).
When it comes to explaining why Nipmuc Regional lost, don't look at Josh Giancola. Despite the final result, he rushed for 97 yards and three scores on only 12 carries. Tyler Rainbow got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Nipmuc Regional's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Uxbridge, their record is now 2-0.
Coming up, Nipmuc Regional will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Medfield at 12:00 p.m. As for Uxbridge, they will head out to square off against Oxford at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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