Youth White - 13, Cheshire A - 6
Guilford came out fast and aggressive creating a fumble on the opening play from scrimmage. Although the offense failed to capitalize, the tone had been set for a bruising defensive performance all day long. After another quick stop Nick (Sunshine) Porretta returned the ensuing punt for a long touchdown run. Shane Malloy followed by taking a reverse into the end zone for the point after. Guilford took a 7-6 lead into the half on the strength of a tough goal line stand. After Remy Lepeak's saving tackle, the defense withstood 4 plays inside the 10-yard line to preserve the halftime lead. The goal line stand was led by Evan Hilgert's furious play at nose tackle.
In the second half, Guilford's running attack held Cheshire to just one offensive possession. Behind the bruising running of Nick (Boulder) Moscato and Big Ben Currier Guilford drove the length of the field on the opening possession of the second half. Ben Currier's long run around end capped the scoring for the day. After a defensive stop, the offense went to work again. Behind the blocking of Nick Nero and Tony DiNitto, Jack Jankura, Currier and Moscato continued to rip off large gains - eventually running the clock out to preserve Guilford's first victory of the season.
Youth Green - 0, Cheshire C - 0
Guilford Youth Green was lead by Lucas Napolitano, Colin Acampora, Billy Gorman and Christion Swan. It was a defensive battle to the end with a final score of 0-0 vs Cheshire C. Outstanding plays on defense by Zach Conover, Nick Russello, Carmen Ciardiello and Calvin Hoban. The defensive line did an outstanding job of holding off Cheshire’s offense. A total team effort!
