Ansonia 7 14 0 14 — 35. A—Thomas 5-yard run (Torello kick). Here are two of our most popular articles to get you started: The team from New London came from an all-boys school known as Bulkeley. Concussion Consent Form for Parents/Athletes. Pawcatuck, CT. 2019 Promo - ND-WH Football. According to reports, 9, 000 attended that game and the bleachers were filled. They stood three deep along the sidelines and 11 deep in the end zones. The rivalry originated between the Norwich Free Academy and the Bulkeley School for Boys in New London, and continued until 1951, when Bulkeley merged with New London's Chapman Tech to become New London High School. Though two of their top options have graduated, offense wasn't a strong point for New London last year anyway.
It is hard to believe, but the rivalry between NFA and Bulkeley was the oldest high school rivalry in the country, dating back so far that no one was sure how many players were on the field in those first games. The cover of the Fall 2009 issue of Connecticut Explored (formerly The Hog River Journal) features NFA's 1898 football squad. 490 Jefferson Ave New London, CT 06320. We apologize for this inconvenience and invite you to return as soon as you turn 13. Interscholastic athletics is historically a significant part of the total educational program. The Largest College Recruiting Network. After securing its first winning season since 2016, the Whalers look poised to make another march up the ladder.
Windham, another veteran squad, could also pose issues later in the year. While NFA had lost almost every game it played that year, it beat Bulkeley, 34-14, which made the season a complete success. Top rushers: NL, Dom Griffin 7-30, Jordan Reed 12-20, Richie Vitale 3-19; A, Alex Thomas 54-245, Martin Lawlor 2-8. Featured photo until: Applying …. Milford, CT, CT. Jalon White of North Haven runs for 3rd TD of game. A—Thomas Pitney 23-yard pass from Bilodeau (Torello kick). Since then, periodically, hints and rumors surface about the whereabouts of that lost ball. He also had the uncanny knack to continue to look for holes in the line, even when one or two defenders were wrapped around him. 1 Wildcat Dr. New London, OH 44851. Today, that process continues, and on November 26, 2009, once again, the two teams will square off on NFA turf for the 135th year. That game ended in a scoreless tie.
The records are scant, but the rivalry was real. In time, Camp had a tremendous influence upon shaping the game of football in America and is often referred to as "the father of American football, " and until his death in 1925, Camp edited the American Football rulebook. 1700 Klatt Rd New London, WI 54961. No Highlights events at this time. My uncle, Chick Stanley, in the NFA-Bulkeley game of 1916, kicked a field goal — a 42-yard dropkick from the far sidelines. He says that the entire atmosphere of the school changed before "the annual blowout, " when "nothing else mattered. " Find out what's happening in New Londonwith free, real-time updates from Patch. No surprise why they've won 27 in a row. When you arrive at the traffic light on Jefferson Ave., the school will be in front of you and to the right, turn left onto Chester St. "We knew on third-and-long, we had them. "They're a great football program, you know? " There are massive games right out of the gate: an alliance game against Barlow and then back-to-back games vs. contenders like Fitch and Stonington. He scored twice that day.
Getting back to that 1949 NFA game, when Norwich faced a stronger New London Bulkeley — in the first quarter, Norwich was down. In 1909, NFA's timekeeper allowed the game to run 13 minutes past time when he saw his losing team marching toward the goal line. Your session was unable to be renewed and will be expiring in 0 seconds. The rivalry quickly took on life. New London Public Schools students and families. "This is such as great group and this was the only way to go out, " Ansonia coach Tom Brockett said. For Community Programs. On 4th-and-5, quarterback Ronnie Bilodeau ran a beautiful play-action pass, faking the handoff to Thomas and throwing to a wide-open Martin Lawlor in the end zone for a 7-0 lead. The rivalry had come down through the years since the first game on May 12, 1875. In 1886, NFA found Bulkeley using a faculty member in its lineup. N A minus four-yard punt gave Ansonia the ball at the New London 40. They did beat Stonington, 6-0, but New Britain trounced NFA, 34-0, while Hartford beat them, 31-19.
And so went the story of a high school rivalry that once was the oldest in America. Just before the Sunoco Gas Station turn left onto a small road that will bring you to Mercer Field. Turn right at the end of Coleman St. on to Rt. In that game, New London beat NFA 28 to 7.
Jalon White of North Haven TD on a short rush. Turn left on to Clark Lane and follow it to its intersection with Rt. The Whalers lost to NFA in the renewal of the nation's oldest high school football rivarly, 27-8, and finished their season with a 2-8 record. They had lost five games, and now the big one lay just ahead. And when Thomas scored his third and final touchdown with 4 minutes, 11 seconds remaining to go up 35-0, all Basilica and the Whalers could do was shake their heads in disbelief. Lastly, I am available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. For a period during World War I, the rivalry was suspended because of the war, and again in the 1950's because the rivalry became a bit too intense. Football Rivalry Continues. Student-athletes are not allowed to begin practice without having the following on file with the athletic director.