Nonnewaug football opens its 1st season in the NVL with a hard-fought win over Oxford
PJ Galullo intercepted two fourth-quarter passes as the Chiefs celebrated a successful start in the NVL.
In their inaugural game, the Nonnewaug co-op football team secured a 12-6 victory over Oxford in the Naugatuck Valley League on Friday, September 11, 2026. The team's experienced players, PJ Galullo and TJ Rubsamen, were instrumental in the win. Galullo notched two interceptions in the fourth quarter, which sealed the game with a 12-6 lead.
Rubsamen threw a 24-yard scoring pass to Galullo to tie the score at 6-6 during halftime. The young team, which lost 19 of 22 starters from the previous season, overcame challenges and performed well, especially in defense. Coach Scott Lynch expressed satisfaction with the win, while players emphasized the importance of executing plays and capitalizing on turnovers.
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