Connecticut high school football Week 5 roundup:
A look around the Connecticut high school football scene for Week 5 of the CIAC schedule.
In the final day of Week 5 of Connecticut high school football, Watertown emerged victorious over Nonnewaug with a score of 17-7. Quarterback Xavier Gianni-Moreno played a crucial role in Watertown's win, throwing a 20-yard touchdown pass and rushing for another touchdown. Wide receiver Aaden Hickey also contributed to the victory, catching a 20-yard touchdown pass from Gianni-Moreno and scoring a 24-yard field goal.
On the other side of the state, Shepherd Hill and NFA faced off in a close game. Quarterback Dwayne Smith from NFA had an impressive performance, completing 11-of-16 passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing 50 yards on the ground. However, their efforts were not enough as Shepherd Hill won 38-32.
In another matchup, Haddam Killingworth secured a win against Morgan-Old Saybrook-Westbrook co-op with a score of 23-14. Quarterback Tim Hickman was instrumental in the victory, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Even Garcia and running for a 25-yard touchdown. Safety Aeden Harkins also added to the win with a 23-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Powell.
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