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FALLS VILLAGE—The Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic Yellowjackets co-op football team recently lost 47-14 to the Woodland Regional High School Hawks.

GNH captain Leif Johnson pursues Woodland QB Jack Brunetti out of the pocket Oct. 5. Photo by Riley Klein

Woodland’s explosive speed Saturday, Oct. 5, created breakaway plays on the ground and in the air. Woodland quarterback Jack Brunetti threw for 160 yards and the Hawks’ backfield combined for 298 rushing yards.

GNH kept the score close in the first half, but injuries to key players stalled the Yellowjackets’ momentum and Woodland pulled ahead. GNH quarterback Ty Devita totaled 43 passing yards and 52 rushing yards with a touchdown on the ground. 

Wide receiver Owen Riemer ran in a touchdown and ended with 47 yards before exiting with an ankle injury in the third quarter.

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The GNH home game was played in Falls Village on Housatonic Game Field. It was a clear autumn afternoon, about 71 degrees with a light breeze at kick off. 

Approximately 500 were in attendance for the “pink out” match, which raised money for the Jane Lloyd Fund cancer support organization. Players and fans sported pink garments to represent the cause.

The game began with offensive success from both sides. Woodland’s opening drive produced a 50-yard touchdown pass. GNH responded with a six-minute drive that ended on a 12-yard rushing touchdown from Riemer. Woodland’s Brunetti then threw a touchdown pass for 82-yards to wide receiver Josh Steputtis.

Owen Riemer rushed in a touchdown in the first quarter, giving GNH a 7-6 lead for a short time. Photo by Riley Klein

In the second quarter, both teams added to their scores. Woodland scored before GNH answered with a rushing touchdown from Devita. At halftime, Woodland led 21-14.

GNH lost Riemer and running back Jacob Smith to injuries in the third quarter. Riemer came down hard on his right ankle after going up for a contested reception. Smith took a big hit to the chest on a rush up the middle. 

Woodland’s defense capitalized on GNH’s loss of key position players and stopped GNH’s offensive momentum. The Hawks’ offense continued to produce big plays and scored repeatedly. 

Despite the growing lead, Woodland attempted onside kicks throughout the second half. Up 41-14 in the fourth quarter, the Hawks recovered an onside kick and marched down the field draining the clock. Woodland scored once more as time expired and won 47-41.

Woodland advanced to 3-1 this season with a total of 171 points scored. GNH moved to 0-4 this season.

GNH will travel to Naugatuck for Friday night, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Naugatuck High School is 4-0 and coming off a 58-36 victory over Watertown High School.

Story courtesy of the Lakeville Journal

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