Scores and highlights of West Hartford Youth Football games played Sept. 10-11, 2016.
West Hartford Youth Football week 2 of 2016. Photo credit: Scott Caricato, Rookie Pix
Submitted by the West Hartford Youth Football League
The West Hartford Youth Football League (WHYFL) kicked off Week 2 of its 61st season Sunday afternoon at Sterling Field in West Hartford, Farmington High School, and at Southington Recreation Park, with a full slate of games at the Flag (5,6, and 7) Mighty Mite (7, 8 and 9 year olds), Pee Wee (10 and 11 year olds), and Pony (12,13,14 year olds) divisions. In addition, the league welcomed the return of cheerleading and an integrated schedule with the Farmington Valley Mudhogs and Southington Valley Midget Football League at all tackle division levels.
For schedules, results, and more game information, log onto www.whyfl.com.
MIGHTY MITE/C LEVEL
Fischman Orthodontics Cowboys 21, Southington Dolphins 20 – The Fischman Orthodontics Cowboys fought their way back late in the 4th quarter to secure a victory over the Southington Dolphins Sunday at Sterling Field. Tyler Walsh, Ryan Gillis, and Eric Guzman each scored for the Cowboys. The Cowboys’ defense was led by Brady Cersosimo, Brayden Sohn, Noah Macko, Luke Jones and William Davis. Donovan Lampkin, Cameron Thomas, and Kurt Burkhart had key blocks throughout the game to help lead the team to victory.
The Cowboys (1-1) move on to face the Steelers (0-2), while the Southington Dolphins (1-1) will play the Browns (1-1).
Southington Lions 20, Watts Group Steelers 6 – In the second week of the 2016 season, the Southington Lions outlasted the Watts Group Steelers 20-6 in the early game at Southington Recreation Park.
The Lions (1-1) will move on to play Farmington Black (1-0), while the Steelers (0-2) will play the Cowboys (1-1).
Farmington Black 6, Bishop Photo Browns 0 – The Bishop Photo Browns lost a close game 6-0 to Farmington Black Sunday at Farmington High School.
The Browns (1-1) will move on to play Southington Dolphins (1-1), while Farmington Black (1-0) will play the Southington Lions (1-1).
Bye: The Beachland Tavern Jets (1-0) were off this week, and will return to action next weekend against Farmington Black (1-0).
PEE WEE/B LEVEL
West Hartford Health & Rehab Colts 26, Farmington Maroon 0 –
The West Hartford Health & Rehab Colts leveraged a strong ground game and stingy defense on their way to a 26-0 victory over Farmington Maroon Sunday afternoon at Sterling Field.
The Colts (2-0) will move on to play the Southington Steelers (1-1), while Farmington Maroon (0-2), will lock horns with Farmington Blue (1-0).
Southington Steelers 27 – Macca Plumbing Giants 14 – The Macca Plumbing Giants lost a hard fought game to the Southington Steelers 27-14 Saturday afternoon at Southington Recreation Park.
The Giants (1-1) will move on to face the Southington Panthers (1-0), while the Southington Steelers (1-1) will match up with the West Hartford Health & Rehab Colts (2-0).
Farmington Blue 26, Dick’s Sporting Goods Patriots 0 – Farmington Blue jumped out to a quick lead and held on for a 26-0 victory over the Dick’s Sporting Goods Patriots Sunday afternoon at Farmington High School.
Farmington Blue (1-0) will move on to play Farmington Maroon (0-2), while the Patriots (0-2) are off next week.
PONY/A LEVEL
Farmington Black 41, Park Tavern Chargers 27 – Farmington Black earned hard fought 41-27 victory over the Park Tavern Chargers Sunday afternoon at Farmington High School.
Farmington Black (1-0) will move on to face Farmington Blue (1-1), while the Park Tavern Chargers (1-1) have a bye next week.
Southington Patriots 40, Brewer Paving Eagles 20 – The Southington Patriots won their second straight game with a 40-20 victory over the Brewer Paving Eagles Saturday at Southington Recreation Park.
The Southington Patriots (2-0) will move on to face the Northstar Wealth Partner Raiders (1-1), while the Brewer Paving Eagles (0-2) will play the Southington Chargers (0-1).
Northstar Wealth Partners Raiders 41, Farmington Blue 29 – The Northstar Wealth Partners Raiders leveraged a strong ground game and solid defense in the second half on their way to a 41-29 victory over Farmington Blue Sunday afternoon at Sterling Field. Namar Ganyor, John Calcaterra, Emmett Coco, and Izzy Henriquez each scored for the Raiders.
The Northstar Wealth Partners Raiders (1-1) will move on to face the Southington Patriots (2-0), while Farmington Blue (1-1) will lock Horns with Farmington Black (1-0).
