No. 2 Greenwich football pulls away from No. 6 New Britain in Top 10 showdown
No. 2 Greenwich scored 28 unanswered points in CT High School Football Alliance victory over No. 6 New Britain.
In a top 10 showdown, No. 2 Greenwich football team overpowered No. 6 New Britain with a 35-7 victory at Veterans Stadium on Friday night, Sept. 18, 2026. The Cardinals dominated the game, scoring 28 straight points to solidify their position. Senior Justin Carroll was pivotal, rushing for two short touchdowns and anchoring the defensive effort at linebacker.
Junior quarterback Philip Tarantino overcame three interceptions to deliver a 1-yard touchdown run and a 32-yard scoring pass to Theo Ho. Sophomore Evan Bellenson contributed significantly with a 12-yard run. New Britain managed to score once, with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Billy Seymour to KJ Willis, but failed to capitalize on other scoring opportunities.
The game highlighted the intense rivalry between these two teams, who have a history of closely contested matchups. Greenwich's strong performance could set the stage for a potential playoff preview as they continue their pursuit of a Class LL championship.
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