Hamden had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Staples Wreckers, falling 48-7. While losing is never fun, the Green Dragons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut football rankings (they are ranked 49th, while the Wreckers are ranked fourth).
Evelio Lugo threw for 120 yards on 13 of 19 attempts.
Xaviare Ager was his top target, picking up 61 receiving yards. On the ground,
Charles Hebron Iii rushed for 60 yards.
Staples got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nick Weil out in front who threw for 223 yards and five touchdowns. Anthony Armentano helped Weil out on the ground, rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamden will square off against North Haven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Staples, they will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Ridgefield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Staples is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games dating back to last season.
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