Platt football fends off Amity rally with late-game dramatics of its own
Justice Antunez's onside-kick return for a touchdown sealed the Panthers' victory.
In a thrilling Connecticut High School Football Alliance match on Thursday night at Falcon Field in Meriden, Platt fended off a late rally by Amity to secure a 28-12 victory. Junior wide receiver Justice Antunez sealed the win with an 11-yard touchdown pass and a dramatic 52-yard onside kick return. Quarterback Austen Standish, who threw for 195 yards and ran for 118, led the Panthers to a commanding 21-0 lead in the first half.
Amity managed to close the gap with two touchdowns, but Platt's defense held firm, preventing a comeback. The Panthers' victory marked the first-ever match between the two programs, and the game honored the memories of five former football players and staff members who had passed away recently.
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