{
  "id": 13313325,
  "title": "Connecticut high school football Week 5 roundup:",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/connecticut-high-school-football-week-5-roundup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:21:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/connecticut-high-school-football-week-032136539.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nOn 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.\n\nIn 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.",
  "summary": "A look around the Connecticut high school football scene for Week 5 of the CIAC schedule.",
  "key_points": [
    "Watertown defeats Nonnewaug 17-7, Gianni-Moreno throws 2 TDs",
    "Shepherd Hill beats NFA 38-32, Smith completes 3 TD passes",
    "Haddam Killingworth wins 23-14 vs Morgan-Old Saybrook-Westbrook"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Watertown, Shepherd Hill, and Haddam Killingworth strengthen their positions with hard-fought wins, showcasing the skill and determination of their quarterbacks and key players in closely contested games.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}