The North Branford Thunderbirds will square off against the CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. North Branford will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
North Branford is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Capital Prep/Achievement First 42-6 last Friday. The Thunderbirds not only won last Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 13, 2024 (when they won 54-13).
North Branford found their leader in freshman Billy Criscuolo, who rushed for 44 yards and two scores. Criscuolo also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making nine total tackles. North Branford also got help from Jon Jacobs, who showed off his sure hands for 88 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] hadn't done well against Rockville recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, the Eagles made off with a 22-21 win over the Rams.
CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy]'s victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for North Branford, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Everything came up roses for North Branford against CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 44-14 victory. Do the Thunderbirds have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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