Oxford hasn't had much luck against Ansonia recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wolverines will square off against the Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Oxford is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Torrington on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Wolverines lost 40-20 to the Raiders. The Wolverines were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ethan Murray, who threw for 218 yards and one touchdown. Trent Therriault helped Murray out on the ground, rushing for 50 yards and one score, while also picking up 66 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Ansonia came up short against Woodland Regional on Friday, falling 28-7. The matchup marked the Chargers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Oxford's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Ansonia, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Oxford took a serious blow against Ansonia in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 42-0. Can the Wolverines avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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