Maloney has gone 8-2 against Platt recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 10:30 a.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Maloney fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Southington last Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 35-34 to the Blue Knights. The Spartans' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Devan Bacote
| 11/14/25 @ Southington | 168 |
| 09/12/25 @ Amity Regional | 144 |
| 10/03/25 vs Manchester | 119 |
| 09/26/25 vs Conard | 103 |
| 10/31/25 vs New Britain | 97 |
| + 4 more games |
Despite the loss, Maloney got top-tier performance from Devan Bacote, who rushed for 168 yards and three TDs. Bacote is becoming a predictor of the Spartans' success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 3-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Platt, who bounced back after a loss on the road on November 7th. They walked away with a 40-27 victory over Hall last Friday.
Maloney better keep an eye on Austen Standish. He was instrumental in Platt's win, throwing for 246 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 91 yards. What's more, Standish racked up 131.8 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Jayvon West was Standish's top target, picking up 109 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Platt didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hall to a completion percentage of just 35.7%. The team can thank Lyjon Bel for the heroic effort on defense: he. Platt wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 64.3%.
Platt's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Amari Booker and Michael Smith, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Platt received some extra help from Noah Laub, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Maloney's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Platt, they now also have a winning record of 5-4.
Maloney strolled past Platt in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 by a score of 28-14. Will the Spartans repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
