The Waterbury Career Academy Spartans will face off against the Ansonia Chargers in a varsity Boys Football playoff game on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 6:30 PM at Ansonia High School. The Spartans, who are making their first playoff appearance since 2018, will look to upset the defending Class S state champion Chargers, who have won 26 consecutive games.
What it is: Varsity Boys Football
Matchup: Waterbury Career Academy Spartans vs Ansonia Chargers
Game Type: Playoff
Bracket: 2023 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class S
Time: Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023, 6:30 PM (Local Time)
Locations: Ansonia High School – CT
Home Team: Ansonia Chargers 9-1
Away Team: Waterbury Career Academy Spartans 6-4
Live Stream: Watch here
The Spartans come into the game with a 6-4 record, having won their last two games. They are led by a strong defense that averages just 14 points per game. The Spartans’ offense is more balanced, averaging 21 points per game.
The Chargers are a high-powered offense that averages 42 points per game. They are led by quarterback Victor Rosa, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. The Chargers’ defense is also stout, allowing just 12 points per game.
Despite the Chargers’ impressive record and winning streak, the Spartans are not intimidated. They believe that they have the talent and experience to compete with the Chargers.
“We know that Ansonia is a great team,” said Spartans coach John Fulciniti. “But we have been working hard all season, and we believe that we can beat them.”
“Waterbury is a good team,” said Chargers coach Tom Brockett. “They have a good defense, and they are well-coached. We will need to play our best game to beat them.”
The winner of the game will advance to the semifinals of the Class S playoffs. The semifinals will be played on December 2, 2023.
The Spartans and Chargers are both excited for the opportunity to play in the playoffs. They know that it will be a tough game, but they are both confident that they can win.
Fans Expected to Pack Ansonia High School
The game is expected to draw a large crowd to Ansonia High School. Fans of both teams are encouraged to come out and support their team.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network. Fans can watch the game on their computers, tablets, or smartphones.
The game is a pivotal moment for the Spartans program. A win would be a huge confidence boost for the team and would show that they are a force to be reckoned with in Class S football.
“We are looking forward to the opportunity to play Ansonia,” said Fulciniti. “We believe that we have a chance to win, and we are going to give it our best shot.”
