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Video: Cougars' Season Ends With 42-14 Loss to Crusaders
Haddam Killingworth football team outmatched by Holy Cross in first round of state tournament.
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Holy Cross ended Haddam Killingworth's hopes of earning its eighth straight victory Tuesday night, defeating the Cougars 42-14 in the first round of the Class S semifinals at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury.
After falling behind 21-0 in the first quarter, HK senior running back Dan Gernman led the Cougars on two impressive second quarter drives to make the score 28-14 at halftime.
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The Cougars were unable to capitalize on their momentum in the second half, as freshman Isaiah Wright scored on a 24-yard reverse early in the third quarter.
Wright finished the night with three touchdowns and an interception for the Crusaders.
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German carried the ball 19 times for 82 yards and scored a touchdown, but left the game in the second half due to a lower leg injury. Senior Andrew Vollaro rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown.
HK finishes the season 8-3.
See video for Cougar game highlights and reaction from HK Coach Dennis O'Rourke.
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