Stamford football absolutely torched Bridgeport Central 39-6 on Saturday, improving their record to 2-1. Get this: that dominant win means the Black Knights have already doubled their *entire* win total from last season in just three games. Yeah, the energy around this team is just different.
Defense Was Flying Around While Evanko Went Off
The Black Knights came out swinging, shutting out Central for most of the game and leading a ridiculous 33-0 at halftime. Coach Donny Panapada was hyped about it, saying the defense was “flying around.” They clearly had a game plan, too, stacking guys up at the line of scrimmage, knowing the weather might make throwing tough. Panapada said they contained Central’s athletes who can break plays, and it was “nice to see.”
And can we talk about Anthony Evanko for a second? The senior linebacker was absolutely everywhere. He not only got a 1-yard touchdown run, but he racked up three sacks and snagged an interception. Three sacks and a pick? That’s the kind of performance that puts the league on notice. Panapada called him a “very good football player” and loves the fun energy this group brings. Stamford’s offense was spread out too, with Dylan Depree getting a 3-yard run, Isaiah Stephens punching it in from 1 yard and catching a 3-yard pass from Jack Healy, and Malcolm Barrot hauling in a 24-yard bomb from Healy. Xavier Perryman even scooped up a fumble in the end zone. The only crack in the armor was Ja’Khi Weatherford’s 19-yard run for Central in the final ten seconds, just to avoid the goose egg.
“Best Football We Have Played In A Long Time”
The vibe around the Black Knights is through the roof. Evanko nailed it, saying, “It feels great to be 2-1 after last year and year before that.” He added that the team had “high expectations” going into the game, with “everyone’s energy through the roof” and “morale incredible.” Seriously, the guy said, “This is the best football we have played in a long time.” Coach Panapada echoed that excitement, telling the squad last week, “If you think 1-1 feels good, let’s get to 2-1 and see how that feels.” Mission accomplished. They opened against Danbury with a tough loss, but then they took down Bassick 41-0 before this Central blowout. These guys are working hard, and it’s showing big time.
Next up, the Black Knights hit the road for the first time this season, facing Stratford next Friday at 6 p.m. You know they are preparing hard and looking forward to keeping this momentum rolling. This team is on a mission.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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