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GNH football wins third game in a row

GNH football wins third game in a row
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WATERBURY — The Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic co-op football team record improved to .500 after defeating Waterbury Career Academy 16-12 on Saturday, Nov. 8.

It was the third consecutive win for GNH. After bouncing back from a 1-4 start, the Yellowjackets moved into fourth place in Naugatuck Valley League standings.

Two games remain for the Yellowjackets: at home Saturday, Nov. 15, against Holy Cross High School (5-3) and then away at St. Paul Catholic High School (2-5) for the Turkey Bowl on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Riley Klein

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