Third-ranked Southington dominated Bristol Central in a lopsided matchup Thursday night, securing a convincing 52-6 victory. The Blue Knights’ offensive firepower proved overwhelming, with multiple playmakers contributing to the decisive performance at Fontana Field.
Senior running back Nick Andrews made a notable return from a season-ending knee injury, demonstrating the depth of Southington’s attacking arsenal. Andrews scored twice and accumulated nearly 200 all-purpose yards, including a 50-yard rushing touchdown. His comeback highlighted the Blue Knights’ versatility in the backfield, where junior Ben Beaulieu also found the end zone twice. Quarterback Jacoby Roman orchestrated the offensive attack, throwing three touchdown passes, while receiver Walker Mierzejewski hauled in six catches for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Bristol Central struggled throughout the contest, managing just 16 total yards of offense and failing to cross midfield during the first half. The Rams didn’t score until the third quarter when the running clock went into effect, with Reinaldo Soto recording their lone touchdown. Southington’s defense added insult to injury with Dustin Lunn returning an interception for a score.
With the victory, Southington improved to 1-0 while Bristol Central dropped to 0-1. The Blue Knights’ balanced offensive approach and defensive intensity suggest they will remain among the state’s elite programs heading into their upcoming contests.
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