The Litchfield Terriers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Waldron Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Litchfield is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Concord on the road and fell 64-20.
Meanwhile, Waldron took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They were the clear victor by a 48-28 margin over Danbury. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Waldron's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alec Shamplo, who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 37 receiving yards and a touchdown. Shamplo was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 51 yards. Another back making a difference was Collin Williams, who gained 146 total yards and a touchdown.
Everything came up roses for Litchfield against Waldron when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 50-0 victory. Does Litchfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will Waldron turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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