Hut, Hut … Highlights From The Gridiron

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Oct 24, 2008 12:00 am

Hut, Hut â¦ Highlights From The Gridiron

Grades 2-3

Southern Duchess Green 20, Newtown 12: Josh Dunn took the ball from QB Ryan Kost and scored behind the blocking of Alex Street, Ryan Campbell and Owen Walsh for an early 6-0 lead. Southern Douchess Green scored the next 20 points. Throughout the game, blocking by Jack Hannan, Dan Badiola, Jacob Duffy, Brandon Giglio and Tim Shaw gave Newtown opportunities to score but Newtown was unable to capitalize and turned the ball over each time. On defense, Michael Garner, Simon Preston, Riley McCafferty and AJ Salaris played well. Late in the fourth quarter Dunn scored behind the blocking of Will Stenz and Ryan Williams.

Grade 4

Southern Dutchess Packers 20: Newtown Nighthawks 6: The Packers scored a touchdown in the first quarter, but a tackle by Adam Bell prevented the extra point conversion. Despite multiple tackles by Joseph Accousti and Anthony Falbo, the Packers offense persevered.

A successful 25-yard pass from Mitchell Savoca to Colin McCafferty got the Nighthawks a first down, but they ended the first half scoreless. Justin Dunn and Henry Korth played well on defense.

In the fourth quarter, with stellar blocking by Erik Benson, Christopher Febbraio and Liam Garrison, Mitchell Savoca threw a 20-yard pass to Bobby Haskins, who scored the Nighthawkâs only touchdown on a fourth and 20.

Grade 5

Ridgefield 6, Newtown Blue 0: The Nighthawk defense forced 4 turnovers. Tackles were made by Devin Luzietti (8), James Burdette (6), Andrew Svanda (5), Sam Duffy (4), and Nick Samuelson (6). Geoff Santore and Matt Meyers shutdown Ridgefieldâs outside game, as they recorded four tackles apiece. The defensive line was anchored by Ryan McIntyre, Conner Flint, John Reardon, and Matt Pindell. Santore recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass and Burdette and Colin Theis recovered fumbles. Newtown moved the ball behind the running of Luzietti and Svanda. Matt Elias caught a pass from Matt Maturo deep in Ridgefield territory but Newtownâs comeback effort fell short.

Grade 6

Newtown 28, Hudson Valley 7: Newtownâs offense compiled 268 yards, with 238 yards coming on the ground. Tim Krapf and Nick Lotrecchiano pulled down two receptions. QB Troy Fragione and Bubba Condon both found the end zone on the run for points after and Tim Krapf booted an extra point to bring the score to 28.

The Newtown defensive efforts were led by Nick Rubino with nine tackles and Bubba Condon and Colton Smith with eight stops each. Sugar Shane Quimby closed off Hudson Valleyâs attempts to get to the outside with six tackles. Connor Roche had two sacks and Krapf and Jake Lambert each recorded a sack. Kevin Ross and Krapf forced fumbles.

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Dan was a real gentleman. I had the honor of knowing him for about 10 years from high school and into early adulthood. He was always upbeat and amiable. His love of golf was boundless. I remember him droning on about the type of wedge this or that professional golfer was playing at any given time. He loved to play also. Dan made the winning putt that clinched a championship for NHS men’s golf in 1984. It was a snaking, downhill putt that few people would have had the nerve or imagination to have holed at such a critical moment. It was magic!! You are a true gem, Dan. May your eternal reward be endless days of long, straight drives and the sound of difficult putts finding the bottom of the hole.

Daniel R. Baker

Congratulations John! This is quite a feat & shows a lot of perseverance, endurance, & commitment while becoming more healthy & having fun! The ultimate achievement! Wishing u a long healthy life!

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The 1st Amendment does NOT say "except when there's a budget problem, or when some people wish things would quiet down." There is no way a proposed ordinance can be construed as other than singling out RockthisDemocracy, and also no way the town does not get expensively buried in court should it be foolish enough to go down this path.

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The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

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