Dec. 19th, 2011 - A-Squad Warriors in the Trenches

While the quarterback and running backs usually get the glory, it’s the guys in the trenches that really control the game. The Cougars A-Squad featured awesome O-linemen who are moving on to Bacon Academy next year. Combined with a few great returning players, this line paved the way for several successful Cougars backs and protected the quarterback in a well-balanced offensive attack this season. At Center, Zach Hill stepped in for 7-year starter Josh Parlee and flawlessly handled the snaps and made crushing blocks. Parlee returned halfway through the season and finished his Cougars career as a key to the team’s play-off run. Hill’s play at Center was so good he was the 2011 Matt Levine Award Winner. On the left side of the line, Colin Brown returned to the Cougars and played Tackle while Sebastian Coutu continued his strong line play at Guard. These two combined to protect the quarterbacks blind side and open huge holes for the backs. The right side of the line featured two retiring Cougars who have run over defensive lineman and led Cougars offenses for several years. Dylan Kornbrath played Guard and paired with Tackle Tyler O'Connor. The two Joined together to plow through the defense on the right side. Also in the offensive line rotation, playing both Guard and Tackle, were Robert Saraco, Julian Lindo, Evan Turner, and Anthony Moreira. All improved their skills and contributed to the Cougars success this year. Led by Coach Robert Parlee, Bacon Academy has some talented and experienced lineman heading their way in 2012. Thanks to you hard working lineman, your efforts allow the QBs and Running Backs to make their magic and have been the key to the Cougars success.

Nov. 22nd, 2011 - Cougars Come Up Short in NCFL Super Bowl

It was a sea of red and blue as rowdy Cougars fans packed the Tolland High School stands to see the Cougars B-Squad battle Stafford for the Northern Connecticut Football League Championship on Sunday, Nov. 20th. The Cougars fought until the end, but Stafford proved to be the better team, earning a 26-8 victory. Stafford scored on their first possession. The Bulldogs covered 72 yards in 13 plays and ran for an 8-yard touchdown. Stafford converted the 2-point conversion to take an early 8-0 lead. After that first drive, the defenses dominated in the first half, and the score was 8-0 at halftime. Stafford took the 2nd half kick-off and marched 48 yards to the Cougars 3 yard line. On 2nd and goal, Tyler Bolden sacked the QB to bring up a 3rd and goal from the 9. Key tackles by Jason Harvey and Jason Aldrige kept the Bulldogs out of the end zone and the Cougars took over on offense at the 2. Three plays gained only 1 yard, and the Cougars were forced to punt. Colchester’s punter had trouble handling a low snap, and the ball rolled out of the back of the end zone for a safety, giving Stafford a 10-0 lead. Stafford took the kickoff after the safety and rushed for 66 yards on 8 plays, capping the drive with a 2-yard TD run. The Bulldogs scored the 2-point conversion for a commanding 18-0 lead late in the 3rd quarter. After the touchdown, Stafford recovered their 2nd onside kick of the game. The Bulldogs covered 21 yards in 7 plays, but on 4th and 1 Ben Grottole made a crushing tackle and the Cougars stopped the drive to stay alive. Colchester started to climb their way back into the game early in the 4th quarter with a 7 play, 66 yard drive that featured 4 completed passes for 39 yards. On first and goal from the 8-yard line, Maurice Underwood took the snap in the wildcat formation and launched a pass into the corner of the end zone. Tyler Briggs was covered by 2 defensive backs, but was still able to make an acrobatic catch while keeping his feet in bounds. Briggs commented on his incredible catch, “I tipped the ball in the air, fell back, and caught it. I knew I was close to the line, so I just tried to get my feet down in bounds.” Tyler Bolden was stopped in the backfield, but broke a couple tackles to score the 2-point conversion, making the score 18-8. With time running out, Stafford’s star player scored a final 27 yard TD run and the 2-point conversion to make the final score 26-8. Towering over all other players on the field, Stafford’s top player was a force for the Bulldogs. Cougars defensive back Tyler Christianson, who recorded 10 tackles, commented, “They had a player who was over 6’ tall! He was the biggest kid we have faced all year and he was tough to stop”. The Cougars finished the season as NCFL Southern Conference Champions. Colchester’s defense was dominant all year. Against Stafford Tyler Bolden had 14 tackles and a sack, Carson Mascheck recorded 15 tackles, and Scott Dunbar added 10 tackles. Jon-Mike Murray and Paul Chasse each had 8 tackles and Ryan Brownell tackled 7 Bulldog runners. Defensive Coach Mark Mascheck stated, “We had a tremendous season, I’m proud of each and every player. The kids showed a lot of character coming back and making it a game”. The Cougars gained 70 yards passing as QB Drew Daniels completed all of his pass attempts. Daniels said, “It was a good game, but they just made more plays then we did”. Head Coach Mike Murray and his staff have been to 3 consecutive NCFL Championship games, winning 2 of 3. On this year’s runner-up finish Murray responded, “This is a great team with great kids. It was a hard fought game, but we had a couple miscues and we just couldn’t get our offense rolling. We ran into a great team, congratulations to Stafford”.

Nov. 22nd, 2011 - Cougars Cheerleaders Shine at State Competitions

The Colchester Cougars cheerleaders attended the State Championships at Berlin High School on Saturday, Nov. 19th. The Cougars C and B squad cheerleaders showed their Cougar pride and spirit as each took home the 2nd place trophy in their divisions. The Cougars A-Squad cheerleaders competed in a bracket with many great teams. While they gave a flawless performance, A-Squad fell just short of placing. Many senior girls left their heart and soul on that mat and should hold their head up high. On Oct. 29th, The Cougars A and B-Squad cheerleaders competed at the NCFL competition at Middletown High School. Although no squads ending up placing, their routines were impeccable. C squad received amazing, all positive comments on their routine. Now that the NCFL Jamboree and Cheer Competition are a combined event, D squad shined during their time on the mat. Head Coach Heather Parlee commented “Each cheerleader worked hard all year and gave 100% commitment to their coaches and teammates. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and everyone one of the girls and their families.”

Nov. 15th, 2011 - Cougars B Squad Wins Southern Conference Championship in 4th OT

The 10-11 year-old Cougars B-Squad battled Portland through 4 overtimes for a thrilling 24-18 victory in the NCFL Southern Conference Championship on Sunday, Nov. 13th. Portland scored first in the 2nd quarter thanks to a high-powered passing attack that led the Panthers to a 16 play, 66-yard TD drive. Portland’s QB completed 3 of 4 passes for 41 yards and the Panthers ran in a 4 yard touchdown to cap the drive. Colchester’s defense held tough and stopped the 2-point conversion to keep the score at 6-0. The Cougars came out of half time ready to go. On just their third play of the 3rd quarter, Paul Chasse broke tackles and bolted for a 61 yard TD run. Tyler Bolden ran the 2-point conversion to the goal line, but was ruled just short holding the score at 6-6. The score remained tied for the rest of the game, forcing overtime to determine the eventual winner. NCFL overtime rules call for each team to get the ball 1st and goal from the 10-yard line. There are no extra points. In overtime, Colchester was on offense first. After a 9-yard halfback pass from Maurice Underwood to Tyler Briggs, Tyler Bolden plowed his way to a 1-yard TD run. Portland took possession having to score. After a run for no gain, an incomplete pass, and a penalty against Portland, Tyler Briggs sacked the Panthers QB, bringing up a 4th and goal from the 20. The Cougars could smell victory, but Portland spread their offense and surprised Colchester with a trick play. The Portland QB took the snap and ran untouched to the end zone to even the score at 12-12. Portland had the ball first in the 2nd OT. It took all 4 plays, but the Panthers ran the ball for a 3-yard TD on 4th down to go-ahead 18-12, forcing Colchester to score to keep the game alive. Colchester took over on offense. Cougars QB Drew Daniels drew the defense offside, and Paul Chasse ran the ball 5 yards to tie the score at 18-18. In the 3rd OT, the Cougars failed to score on 4 plays, giving Portland the chance to win with a touchdown. On third and goal from the 3 for the Panthers, Colchester’s Tyler Bolden broke into the backfield and forced a fumble. The ball was recovered by Jon-Mike Murray to keep the score tied and force a 4th OT. Portland had the ball first to start the 4th OT and the Cougars defense came up huge. On first down, Ryan Brownell and Scott Dunbar combined to stop the Portland runner for no gain. After an incomplete pass on 2nd down, Tyler Christianson jumped high in the air and deflected a pass intended for a Portland receiver in the end zone. Scott Dunbar sacked the Portland QB on 4th down, giving the Cougars the opportunity for victory with a score. It took Tyler Bolden two runs of 5 yards each to get into the end zone and give the Cougars a 24-18 victory. It was an evenly matched, exciting game. Portland ran 68 plays for 179 yards to the Cougars 39 plays for 174 yards. Paul Chasse led Colchester’s offense with 120 yards rushing and 2 TDs. Portland held the advantage in the first half, but Colchester stole the momentum in the 2nd half and were able to earn the win in the 4th overtime. After Portland’s first half passing success, the Cougars D-Line started to apply pressure and recorded 7 QB sacks. Colchester’s D-Backs held the Panthers to 2 for 10 passing covering just 17 yards after Portland’s first TD drive. The Cougars had several standout performers on defense. Jon-Mike Murray had 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery, Tyler Bolden tackled 11 Portland runners, and Tyler Briggs made 7 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Carson Mascheck and Ryan Brownell each had 8 tackles and a sack. Jason Aldrige contributed 7 tackles, Tyler Christianson recorded 7 tackles and broke-up several passes, and Scott Dunbar had 6 tackles and a sack for the Cougars D. The Cougars B-Squad now heads to Tolland for the NCFL Championship against Stafford on Sunday, Nov. 20th at 2pm.

Nov. 15th, 2011 - Cougars A and C Squads Both Take 2nd Place in the NCFL Southern Conference

A-SQUAD JUMPS TO A 12-0 LEAD, BUT LOSES TO CROMWELL. The 12-13 year-old Cougars A-Squad fell to Cromwell, 26-12 in the NCFL Southern Conference title game. Connor Hills and the Cougars offensive line opened holes early, leading to a 70 yard scoring drive on the opening possession of the game. The touchdown came on a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Alex Starr. The defense also wasted no time making their presence known. Brian Egan and Jason Geary provided pressure on the outside, forcing the Cromwell QB to fumble on the Lions first offensive play of the game. Dan Narlock scored several plays later on a rushing TD from the 1 to put the Cougars ahead 12-0.Colchester led at the half 12-6, but the Cougars A-Squad was unable to capitalize in the 2nd half. Cromwell scored on a long TD pass at the end of the third quarter, and eventually took the lead for good on several big plays in the fourth.Colchester fought until the last possession, but in the end, came away short in what was a very well played game by both sides. The A-Squad finished with a 5-4 record and claimed 2nd place in the Southern Conference of the NCFL.
C-SQUAD FALLS SHORT AGAINST RHAM. The 8-9 year old Cougars C-Squad’s run of 2 consecutive NCFL Championships came to an end against undefeated RHAM this past Sunday. The Rams offense was too strong and the Cougars had difficulty getting into the end zone against a tough RHAM defense. RHAM was victorious, 30-6, and moves forward to the NCFL C-Squad Championship Game. The Cougars C-Squad finished the season with a 4-5 record and a 2nd place finish in the NCFL Southern Conference.

Nov. 7th, 2011 - All Cougars Squads Win First Round Playoff Games

A-SQUAD SCORES 30-12 VICTORY OVER COVENTRY. The 12-13 year-old Cougars A-Squad were able to overcome a penalty laden first quarter on their way to a 30-12 victory against Coventry in the first round of the NCFL Southern Conference Playoffs. The Cougar offensive line, led by Dylan Kornbrath and Zachary Hill, moved the Coventry line at will while opening up big holes for the Cougars running game. Dan Narlock led the Cougars with 182 yards rushing. Peter Kazibwe rushed for 2 scores and threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Fortin to seal the victory. Colchester’s defense was equally as strong. Elijah Healy and Felix Foti held the Coventry wide-outs in check and provide nice containment of the outside running lanes. Jason Geary led the defense with a sack and several tackles for a loss. A Squad will visit the top seed Cromwell for the Southern Conference Championship, on Sunday. Cromwell won their regular season match on Oct. 23rd, 22-8.
B-SQUAD SHUTS-OUT RHAM, 22-0. The 10-11 year-old Cougars B-Squad cruised to a first round playoff win over rival RHAM on Sunday. Colchester’s defense held the Rams to just 32 yards in 41 plays while forcing 3 turnovers and providing great field position for the Cougars offense all game. Colchester jumped out to a 16-0 first half lead on two Paul Chasse touchdown runs. Chasse capped a 4 play, 27-yard drive with a 15-yard TD early in the first quarter. Tyler Bolden rumbled in for the 2-pt conversion to give Colchester an 8-0 lead. Chasse’s second score came on a 10-yard run after a 6 play drive that covered 24 yards. Carson Mascheck connected with Tyler Briggs on a halfback option pass for the 2-pt conversion, putting the score at 16-0 before half time. Jon-Mike Murray and Jason Aldrige, who combined for 13 tackles and each had a sack, led Colchester’s defense. Defensive backs Drew Daniels, Tyler Christianson, Justin Kitchin and Maurice Underwood kept tight coverage on the RHAM receivers, holding the Rams QB to 0 for 10 on pass attempts. Daniels added 6 tackles and a fumble recovery and Christianson recorded 6 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception. Tyler Bolden’s sack and recovered fumble in the end zone at the end of the 4th quarter finished the scoring, giving the Cougars a 22-0 lead. Jason Shoemaker, Ethan Gaudette, Nate Figueroa and Matt Parker also turned in standout performances for Colchester. The B Squad plays Portland on Sunday for the NCFL Southern Conference Championship.
C-SQUAD ROLLS TO 40-6 WIN OVER PORTLAND. The 8-9 year old Cougars C-Squad started the playoffs with a solid victory over the Portland Panthers, 40-6. Touchdowns by Conor Brown, Justin Kelsey, and Noah Violette gave the Cougars a 20-0 lead by halftime. Brown took the 2nd half kickoff and returned it for a touchdown, putting the game out of reach. Anthony Lombardo ran the ball up the middle hard, grinding out key yardage for the Cougars. Matthew Oliver, Vincent Tufo, Jake Cavallo, and Dylan Heald’s blocking was key to the success of the offense. Sacks by Kyle Denker, Quinn Clark, James Lunt, and Jesse Slade led the defense. Max and Mason Morrissey combined with Ryan Miner to shutdown Portland’s outside threats, locking down both corners. Colchester’s defense held the Panthers offense to zero first downs in the 2nd half. The Cougars now prepare for a rematch with RHAM for the C Squad Southern Conference Championship.

Nov. 2nd, 2011 - All Cougars Squads Make Playoffs

The NCFL has voted to Terminate the 2011 Season and begin Playoffs. The final regular season games vs. Portland will not be played. Congratulations to all Squads for making the post season! The Cougars A, B, and C Squads all finished in 2nd place and will all play at home this weekend. Games are on Sunday, Nov. 6th. C Squad plays Portland at 10am, A Squad hosts Coventry at noon, and B Squad kicks-off vs. RHAM at 2pm. The D Squad Jamboree has been postponed with a date TBD due to field issues in Windsor Locks.

Oct. 31st, 2011 - Cheerleaders Shine at NCFL Competitons

The Cougars A and B Squad Cheerleaders took home the Spirit Award at the 2011 NCFL Cheer Competitions in Middletown on Oct. 29th! The Cougars Cheerleaders will be competing in the State Championships at Berlin High School on Nov. 19th.

Oct. 24th, 2011 - Cougars B and C Squads Defeat Cromwell on Saturday

A-SQUAD DEFEATED 22-8. The 12-13 year-old Cougars A-Squad lost a tough contest to Cromwell, 22-8. Tom Blakley set up the Cougars lone touchdown with a 71-yard kick-off return to the Cromwell 10 yard line. On the Cougars first play from scrimmage after the return, Peter Kazibwe took the hand-off and ran 10 yards to the end zone for the touchdown. Jason Geary and Dan Narlock, who made several key stops, led the Colchester defense. Tom Blakley led the Cougars in tackles and also recorded his third interception of the year. The A-Squad falls into 2nd place in the NCFL Southern Conference with a 4-3 record. The Cougars play a big game against Portland on Sunday; a victory keeps their hopes of the NCFL regular season Southern Conference Championship alive.
B-SQUAD WINS 6TH IN A ROW. The 10-11 year-old Cougars B-Squad won a tough battle against the Cromwell Lions, 34-20. Cromwell dominated the time of possession, but the Cougars capitalized on big plays to come away with the victory. The Lions ran 68 plays to Colchester’s 30, but the Cougars forced 5 turnovers, including 2 long interception returns for touchdowns. The Cougars jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead as Tyler Bolden ran for a 35-yard TD and Carson Mascheck returned an interception 67 yards to the end zone. Drew Daniels threw a 41-yard TD strike to Tyler Briggs on Colchester’s final possession of the first half, taking a 20-6 lead into halftime. The Cougars scored twice in the second half. Tyler Bolden recorded his 2nd touchdown of the game with a 1-yard run, and Maurice Underwood picked off his 2nd pass of the game and returned it 59 yards for a TD to seal the victory. Dylan Rosenthal made key blocks to open holes for the Cougar backs. On defense, Carson Mascheck added 13 tackles to his interception return touchdown, Ryan Brownell tackled 10 Cromwell runners, and Jacob Mikolajczak combined with Chris Ciarcia to make key defensive stops for Colchester. The Cougars B-Squad plays at Portland on Sunday for the NCFL Southern Conference regular season Championship.
C-SQUAD VICTORIOUS 38-0. The 8-9 year old Cougars C-Squad had a strong outing this week in their 38-0 victory over the Cromwell Lions. The Cougars offense had many big performances. Noah Violette caught a touchdown pass from Jesse Slade. The Cougars had strong blocking up front from David Talbot, Vincent Tufo, Jake Cavallo, and Kyle Denker. Mason Morrissey had a couple of key runs in the second half including a 2 pt conversion. The cougars led 18-0 at halftime. To open the 2nd half, Conor Brown took an attempted onside kick and ran it back for a touchdown. The defense’s dominating performance was led by Max Morrissey at corner, Anthony Lombardo at tackle, Jesse Slade at linebacker, and James Lunt at end. Ethan Wall and Nick Ellis had key tackles to help shutout the Lions. The C-Squad now turns their attention towards the Portland Panthers in a key game to determine playoff position.
D-Squad Shines vs. Lions - The Colchester Cougars 6-7 year old D-Squad played an exciting game against the Cromwell Lions on Saturday. Asher Tanganelli, Michael Shoemaker, and Julian Hightower led the Cougars defense, holding the Lions scoreless until the final few minutes. After the Cromwell TD, first time middle linebacker Ethan Sweet-Mackin stopped the 2-pt conversion. On offense, Terrance Gignac hauled in a lunging, fingertip catch; made a beautiful cut, and was gone for a 50-yard touchdown. Ryan Mikolajczak broke through the middle for a 30-yard touchdown run. Brennen Egan put on a move that stopped the defenders in their tracks as he sailed for his first touchdown, and Malik Barnes broke away from the pack and found daylight to score. Ethan Adams recorded a 2-pt conversion, and Hunter Bailey had his first trip to the end zone on a 2-pt conversion.

Oct. 17th, 2011 - Cougars A and B Squads Defeat RHAM on Sunday

A-SQUAD WINS 40-18. The 12-13 year-old Cougars A-Squad scored early and then fought-off a 2nd half rally to defeat RHAM 40-18. Dan Narlock rushed for the first of his 2 touchdowns on the Cougars opening drive. Noel Rodriguez extended the Cougars lead to 16-0 with a fumble recovery for a touchdown. After leading 22-6 at half time, the Cougars saw the lead shrink to 22-18 in the 3rd quarter. The Colchester defense tightened up and tackled RHAM in their end zone for a safety to stop the rally. The Cougars running game stepped it up in the 2nd half, scoring 3 TDs and putting the game out of reach, 40-18. Peter Kazibwe and Jacob Fortin each scored rushing touchdowns for Colchester. The A-Squad leads the Southern Conference with a 4-2 record.
B-SQUAD VICTORIOUS 14-0 - The 10-11 year-old Cougars B-Squad improved to 5-1 with a 14-0 victory over RHAM. The Cougars scored on their first possession when Tyler Bolden rumbled for a TD on 4th and goal from the 1-yard line, capping a 10 play, 68 yard drive. The Cougars 2nd touchdown came in the 3rd quarter when Maurice Underwood connected with Tyler Briggs for an 18 yard TD pass. Bolden, who finished with 82 yards rushing, ran in the 2-point conversion. The Cougars defense played tough all game, holding the Rams to just 51 yards in 44 plays. Carson Mascheck recorded 8 tackles and a sack, Paul Chasse and Tyler Christianson each had 7 tackles, Jon-Michael Murray had 5 tackles and a sack, and Jason Aldridge tackled 5 RHAM runners and recovered a fumble. The B-Squad looks to win their 6th game in a row this Saturday at home vs. Cromwell.
D-SQUAD CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE PLAY. The Colchester Cougars 6-7 year old D-Squad played a great game against RHAM. It was a well played; back and forth contest in which the Cougars center Joe Tyler had another exceptional performance. Terrance Gignac got the first interception of the Cougars season, and also had a 45-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Ethan Adams scored his first touchdown of the year with a 12-yard scramble. Austin Doyle took home the teams Honor Guard game award and Hunter Bailey had two fumble recoveries. Mathew Daniels and Malik Barnes were a large part off a rock solid defensive performance in which the Rams scored on the 1st down of their first possession, but then were held scoreless for the rest of the game.

Oct. 9th, 2011 - All Cougars Squads Victorious against Coventry on Sunday

A-SQUAD WINS 46-14. The 12-13 year-old Cougars A-Squad took control of the game early and never looked back while defeating the Coventry Panthers 46-14. After posting a 30-6 halftime lead, Dante Rodegher returned the 2nd half kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown to put the game out of reach. Jacob Fortin scored 2 touchdowns including a one handed catch that covered 74 yards. Dan Narlock, Tom Blakley, and Peter Kazibwe all reached the end zone for the Cougars. Jadan Canada and Ryan Kelsey intercepted the Panther’s passer to lead the Colchester defense. The A-Squad leads the Southern Conference with a 3-2 record.
B-SQUAD DOMINATES 34-6 - The 10-11 year-old Cougars B-Squad defeated Coventry 34-6. The Cougars O-Line rotation featuring Zach Billiel, Grant Barber, Ben Grottole, Jared Kunst, Yanni Koutsofavas, Zach Corey, Aaron Young, Dylan Rosenthal, Zach Johnson and Phillip Oliver paved the way as several Cougars running backs combined for 266 yards rushing and scored all of Colchester’s points. Paul Chasse and Tyler Bolden each rushed for 2 TDs and Maurice Underwood also scored. Carson Mascheck had 9 tackles and Jason Harvey recorded 5 tackles and forced a fumble to lead the Cougars defense. John-Michael Murray, Ian Humphrey, Reilly Hills, and Anthony Saraco made several key tackles to help hold Coventry to just 57 yards in 41 plays. Justin Kitchin recovered a fumble late in the game to help seal the victory for the 4-1 B-Squad Cougars.
C-SQUAD SHUTS-OUT PANTHERS 28-0. The 8-9 year old Cougars C-Squad came out on top against the Coventry Panthers, 28-0. Connor Brown’s long touchdown run on their second possession put the Cougars on the scoreboard first, racing to an 8-0 lead. The Cougars scored three more times featuring runs from Tucker Stanley and a pass from Jesse Slade. On defense, Anthony Lombardo, Kyle Denker, and Noah Violette stayed in the Panther backfield all afternoon recording several sacks and tackles for losses. The Cougars Max Morrissey and Jake Cavallo shut down the outside game while Brown and Slade prevented the Panthers from moving the ball up the middle. On Coventry’s lone long drive, Jacob Figueroa came up with a fumble to stop the Panthers and get the Cougars back on offense.
D-SQUAD CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE PLAY. After a week off the Colchester Cougars 6-7 year old D-Squad returned to the field at home vs. the Coventry Panthers. Scores are not kept for D-Squad but you can be assured this is good old pure of heart, fundamental football where the yards count, stops are made, and amazing things happen. Adams connected with Barnes on a Colchester touchdown-scoring pass. Doyle, Gignac, Fitzpatrick, Barnes, and Adams all ran for touchdowns and two point conversions. Jack Holmes made some outstanding tackles on the way to another defensive shut out.

Sept. 26, 2011 - Cougars B Squad Defeats Defending NCFL Champion Ellington 30-28

The 10-11 year-old Cougars B-Squad won an edge-of-your-seat nail-biting contest against defending NCFL Champs Ellington this past Sunday, Sept. 25th. Tyler Bolden contributed in all facets of the game, rushing for 78 yards and a TD on offense, recording 10 tackles and a sack on D, and even returning a punt for a touchdown on special teams. Maurice Underwood ran for 2 TDs and threw a 35-yard scoring pass to Tyler Briggs at the end of the first half. Carson Mascheck’s 12 tackles, sack, and a fumble recovery led a swarming Cougars defense in a very physical, hard fought game. Jason Aldridge, Ryan Brownell, and Tyler Christianson combined for 21 tackles and made key plays in a very exciting rematch of last year’s B-Squad NCFL Championship.

Sept. 18, 2011 - A & B Squads Win 2011 Home Openers

A-SQUAD WINS CLOSE MATCH. The 12-13 year Cougars A-Squad battled back and forth with Enfield and came from behind twice before finally taking the lead for good in the 4th quarter during their 26-18 victory. Sean Kelly connected with Jacob Fortin on 2 TD passes. Kelly also completed a pass to Daniel Narlock in the endzone, giving him 3 TD passes for the game. Connor Hills added a rushing touchdown for Colchester. Jadan Canada and Jason Geary, who each had an interception and a fumble recovery, led the defense. Tom Blakely also picked off the Enfield QB. Canada’s interception in the 4th quarter ended a late Enfield drive and sealed the victory for the Cougars.
B-SQUAD DOMINATES. The 10-11 year B-Squad was back to their winning ways this past Saturday, taking their home opener in dominating fashion, 54-0 against Enfield. The Cougars Offense was led by Maurice Underwood’s 178 rushing yards and 4 Touchdowns. Paul Chasse added 2 TDs and a 2 point conversion and Tyler Briggs caught 2 passes including a 2 point conversion. QB Drew Daniels led the Cougars potent offense to 351 yards and 7 TDs, scoring on 7 of 10 drives. The defense held Enfield to 84 yards on 51 plays and caused 7 turnovers. Tyler Bolden was a force on D with 12 tackles, 2 sacks, a fumble recovery, and 2 interceptions, including one that he returned 100 yards for a Touchdown. Scott Dunbar also had an interception and recorded 4 tackles.

Nov, 2010 - C-Squad Repeats as NCFL Champions!

The 8-9 year old Colchester Cougars C-Squad completed an undefeated season and won a second straight NCFL Championship Sunday, defeating the Tolland Eagles 14-0 on Nov. 21st. Quarterback Drew Daniels completed two long Touch Down passes to Carson Mascheck, and Jon-Michael Murray and Connor Brown both added key runs to help power the Cougars to victory. Colchester’s defense was once again dominant. Mascheck, Daniels, Connor Brown, Ben Grottole and Jason Aldridge turned in stand out performances for a Cougars D that finished the season with 6 shutouts and an 11-0 record. Head Coach Mike Murray and his Assistant Coaches have led the C-Squad to 15 straight victories and 2 NCFL Championships dating back to 2009.

Nov, 2010 - B-Squad Falls Short vs. Ellington in Championship Game

Peter Kazibwe rushed for 214 yards and scored 3 Touch Downs and a 2-point conversion, but his incredible effort wasn’t enough as the Cougars 10-11 year old B-Squad fell to Ellington 42-20 in the NCFL Championship on Nov. 21st. Andre Brackett and Limaye James each scored 2 Touch Downs and ran for over 100 yards in leading Ellington’s high-powered offense. Conner Hills, who totaled 8 tackles and 2 sacks, and Dillon Fancher who had 7 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery led the Cougars defense. Jadan Canada added 8 tackles and Eli Healy contributed 5 tackles for the Colchester D. The Cougars finished the season as NCFL Southern Conference Champions with a 9-2 record.

Nov, 2010 - Cheerleaders Shine at NCFL and State Competitions!

The Cougars Cheerleading Squads competed at the NCFL Cheer Competition in Tolland on Nov. 13th. The B Squad took 3rd place and the C Squad had a great performance showcasing extreme talent for such a young squad. The Cougars A, B and C Cheerleading Squads also competed in the State Championships on Nov. 20th at Berlin High School. This was the first Cougars C squad ever to compete taking home a 3rd place win for the 8-9 year old C Large division. A squad took 3rd place in the 12-13 year old A large division and our B squad took 2nd place in the 10-11 year old B small division.

Nov, 2010 - A-Squad Fights Hard Until the End!

The Cougars A-Squad played with heart and determination as they battled undefeated RHAM in a 22-12 defeat to end the season at 2nd place in the NCFL Southern Conference.

Nov, 2010 - B-Squad Beats RHAM to play in NCFL Championship!

After a 14-14 first quarter battle that saw RHAM score Touch Downs on 2 long plays of 60+ yards, the Colchester Cougars settled down and dominated the B-Squad Southern Conference Championship for a 46-14 victory over the Rams on Nov. 14th. Following a 30 yard TD run by Peter Kazibwe on the Cougars first possession, RHAM took the ensuing kick-off for a 60 yard Touch Down and scored the 2-point conversion to take an 8-6 lead. Paul Chasse rushed for both a 3 yard TD and then the 2-point conversion to put the Cougars back ahead 14-8. It took RHAM only one play on their next drive to tie the game after a 66 yards TD run. The Cougar’s Tyler Christianson intercepted the 2-point conversion pass attempt to keep the score even at 14-14. The 2nd quarter started and the Cougars Defense took over. The Rams were only able to total 26 yards in the games final 3 quarters as the Cougars D shut down the RHAM offense and forced 5 turnovers. The Cougars offense capitalized on the turnovers and kept possession of the ball for most of the game. Chasse scored his 2nd TD early in the quarter to give the Cougars the lead for good. A powerful O-line paved the way for the dynamic duo of Kazibwe and Jadan Canada, who combined for 333 yards rushing and accounted for 30 of Colchester’s points. QB Alex Starr marched the Cougars up and down the field all day and completed passes to Maurice Underwood, including a 2-point conversion late in the game. Leading the Cougars defense were Conner Hills, who had 8 tackles and a sack; and Tyler Bolden, who recorded 5 tackles and also sacked the RHAM QB. The Cougars D-Backs kept tight coverage on the Rams receivers, limiting RHAM to 2 completions in 11 attempts and intercepting 4 passes. Christianson finished with 2 picks while Ryan Kelsey and Bobby Parker each snagged an interception.

Nov, 2010 - C-Squad Heading for Rematch in NCFL Championship Game!

The Colchester Cougars C squad team won a hard fought battle for the NCFL Southern Division Championship on Sunday, defeating the RHAM Rams 16-0. On offense Connor Brown led a balanced effort with 85 yards rushing while Carson Mascheck rushed for 66 yards and a TD and Jon Michael Murray added another 22 yards and a TD. Drew Daniels was poised in directing the offense and added 15 yards rushing as well as a two point conversion. The Cougars defense was once again dominant holding the Rams scoreless and limiting them to less than 100 yards of total offense. Jon Michael Murray led the way with several tackles, a sack, and forced a safety. Ryan Brownell, Ben Grottole, Shawn Soja, and Drew Daniels also had stand out performances on defense. Next up for C squad is a rematch of last year’s title game versus the Tolland Eagles. The C-Squad is battling for their 2nd straight NCFL Championship!