Henry Tamaccio absolutely exploded in Week 1, racking up six total touchdowns to lead Conard to a wild 47-46 overtime victory over South Windsor. This kid was unstoppable, proving he’s here to set the tone for the season right out of the gate in a game that gave us all whiplash.
A 47-46 OT Thriller That Already Feels Legendary
If you missed the Conard versus South Windsor game, you missed *everything*. This was a back and forth slugfest that needed extra time to decide, and Conard’s Henry Tamaccio was the absolute engine. He completed 13 of 17 pass attempts for 197 yards and three touchdowns, then decided that wasn’t enough, rushing for another 163 yards and three more touchdowns on 15 carries. Seriously, six scores from one player to start the season? That’s just ridiculous.
But it wasn’t just Tamaccio carrying the load. Holden Smith was a beast on the ground for Conard with 134 rush yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, plus three catches for 56 yards and a touchdown through the air. Ian Caldwell snagged two crucial touchdown passes from Tamaccio, including a 62-yard bomb. Riley Smith also added three catches for 58 yards.
South Windsor, though, fought like crazy. Wyatt Prather threw for 163 yards and three touchdowns on 9 of 13 passing. Jalil Montgomery tore through the defense for 148 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Elias Coleman had two catches for 50 yards and two touchdowns himself. It was a true heavyweight battle, with both teams trading blows until Conard finally sealed it in overtime. What a start to the season for both squads!
Pomperaug Throws a Shutout, Guinipero Goes Off
While the Conard game had everyone on the edge of their seats, Pomperaug delivered a statement game of a different kind, thumping Brookfield 47-0 in an SWC victory. Jack Guinipero was absolutely electric, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns, including runs of 61 and 67 yards. Then, just for good measure, he tossed a 63-yard touchdown pass to Caleb McKee.
Speaking of McKee, he was a force on defense too, tallying eight tackles, two sacks, and an interception. Gavin Lynch added another 119 rushing yards and a touchdown for Pomperaug, and Dom Creaco chipped in with 58 total yards and a touchdown of his own. Colin Etters had seven tackles and forced a fumble, while Doug Matolla put an exclamation point on the rout with a 58-yard punt return touchdown. That’s a complete beatdown, folks.
Conard is now sitting pretty at 1-0 after that absolute barnburner, showing serious grit in the clutch. South Windsor, now 0-1, has some tough film to watch, but they proved they can hang with anyone. Pomperaug is also 1-0, with their defense looking absolutely dominant. We’ll be watching to see how these teams build on their Week 1 performances, because if this is just the beginning, Connecticut high school football is going to be insane!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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