The Middleboro Sachems secured a hard-fought victory over Apponequet in a nonleague matchup after an explosive start to the game. Despite both teams struggling to score, Middleboro’s Wyatt Goyette made a crucial 28-yard TD grab in the fourth quarter, giving the Sachems a 14-7 lead. The Sachems’ defense came up clutch with several key stops, including a fourth down stop led by senior captain Andrew Falk. Falk also contributed on offense with significant runs to help secure the win.
Senior captain Caiden Carriuolo made an impact early with a 59-yard rushing touchdown, but was sidelined in the second half due to injury. Apponequet fought back with a touchdown from Paxton Canessa to Brody Joly, but Middleboro’s defense held strong throughout the game, forcing turnovers and sacks to maintain their lead.
Middleboro’s coach Patrick Kingman praised the team’s grit and culture, emphasizing the players’ dedication over the years. The Sachems will face Holliston in their next game, while Apponequet looks to bounce back against Abington.
Overall, it was a hard-fought battle between the two teams, with Middleboro ultimately emerging victorious thanks to key plays on both sides of the ball. The Sachems’ resilience and determination proved to be the difference in securing their first win of the season.
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