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GNH takes down Watertown 49-23

GNH takes down Watertown 49-23

GNH’s Cole Simonds wraps up a Watertown player for a tackle during the game at Housatonic Valley Regional High School Saturday, Nov. 1.

Simon Markow

FALLS VILLAGE — The Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic co-op football team defeated Watertown High School 49-23 on Saturday, Nov. 1.

The GNH home game was played at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in front of an estimated 150 fans. It was a brisk fall day, about 48 degrees and windy.

GNH scored early and often, opening up a 28-3 lead by halftime. QB Pre Maloney completed 5/6 passes for 62 yards with one passing touchdown, one interception and one rushing touchdown. RB Cole Linnen totaled 148 yards on nine rushes with a touchdown. Running backs Liam Baxter, Cole Simonds and Tyler Roberts combined for four rushing touchdowns. WR Esten Ryan totaled 86 yards and a touchdown on three catches.

Watertown’s offensive touchdowns were scored on the ground by Owen Weidemier and Christian Navares. Matteo Simoes kicked a field goal. The final TD of the game came on a pick-six by the Watertown defense.

The win put GNH’s season record at 3-4 with three games remaining. Watertown moved to 1-5.

GNH heads to Waterbury Career Academy (6-1) Saturday, Nov. 8, for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Pre Maloney hands off to Cole Linnen, No. 1, sporting spooky socks, in the game against Watertown Nov. 1.Hoyt Boyden

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