week 4 in review
I bounced back with a 6-2 week, and I couldn't be happier about one of the two I got wrong.
What a week!
Speaking of bouncing back, Wethersfield needed a good performance after getting handled by Bristol Eastern, especially with its schedule about to get a lot tougher for the rest of the year. The Eagles got it was a thrilling win over East Hartford, one of three exceptional games on the schedule for local teams.
Contrary to my prediction, the Rocky Hill Terriers got what could prove to be a defining win, 13-7 over a very strong Northwest Catholic team. With two losses NWC is likely out of the Class S playoffs, and the 4-0 Terriers are the top candidate to slide into their spot along with powers like Ansonia.
Rocky Hill must be careful not to slip up against teams like Middletown, Enfield, Plainville and Farmington, all who are capable of winning if the opponent is unprepared. Hopefully RH won't be looking ahead to its matchup with Berlin in a couple weeks. Middletown this coming week is also unbeaten and in contention for the conference title.
Meanwhile, Newington got a big win, also sending Class S Bloomfield to its second loss. That's two of the top 5 S teams from a year ago likely knocked out of the mix already. And it puts Newington (4-0) among a shrinking group of unbeatens in Class L, with a strong win to boot.
More coasting for New Britain and Southington. The Hurricanes look to have ironed out some of their problems, and if they don't get complacent will still be a threat to make the LL playoffs.
Meanwhile, fans in Southington might be a bit confused to see their team thriving on defense, but that is clearly the case. Coach Mella has discovered what many have before him that the best way to create a dynasty is to coach defense. Offensive talent comes and goes, but defense is all hard work, preparation, play calling and athleticism. At a school the size of SHS there is always athleticism around.
Last week: 6-2. Overall record: 21-10, 3-1 in state picks.
What a week!
Speaking of bouncing back, Wethersfield needed a good performance after getting handled by Bristol Eastern, especially with its schedule about to get a lot tougher for the rest of the year. The Eagles got it was a thrilling win over East Hartford, one of three exceptional games on the schedule for local teams.
Contrary to my prediction, the Rocky Hill Terriers got what could prove to be a defining win, 13-7 over a very strong Northwest Catholic team. With two losses NWC is likely out of the Class S playoffs, and the 4-0 Terriers are the top candidate to slide into their spot along with powers like Ansonia.
Rocky Hill must be careful not to slip up against teams like Middletown, Enfield, Plainville and Farmington, all who are capable of winning if the opponent is unprepared. Hopefully RH won't be looking ahead to its matchup with Berlin in a couple weeks. Middletown this coming week is also unbeaten and in contention for the conference title.
Meanwhile, Newington got a big win, also sending Class S Bloomfield to its second loss. That's two of the top 5 S teams from a year ago likely knocked out of the mix already. And it puts Newington (4-0) among a shrinking group of unbeatens in Class L, with a strong win to boot.
More coasting for New Britain and Southington. The Hurricanes look to have ironed out some of their problems, and if they don't get complacent will still be a threat to make the LL playoffs.
Meanwhile, fans in Southington might be a bit confused to see their team thriving on defense, but that is clearly the case. Coach Mella has discovered what many have before him that the best way to create a dynasty is to coach defense. Offensive talent comes and goes, but defense is all hard work, preparation, play calling and athleticism. At a school the size of SHS there is always athleticism around.
Last week: 6-2. Overall record: 21-10, 3-1 in state picks.
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