Halfway through the season, the Lions remain positive and confident after impressive games against schools such as Suffield Academy and Avon Old Farms. In the previous season, the team fought long and hard, ending with a 2-5 final score. This year, they are a lot more hopeful, with many fresh faces. Kent ramped up their roster with the addition of Noah Bernardiner ’20, Evan De Buglio ’19, Philip Dawson ’20, Nicholas Clifton ’19, and Aaron Robertson ’19. In addition, they added the impressive six-foot-five fresh- man, Thomas McCluskey ’22. Captains Connor Garrahy ’19 and Chris Guttman ’19 have improved mightily each year. Williston had themselves a rough go-around as well, finishing at 2-5.

The Lions headed into their first game against Williston Northampton School with the absence of their star wide receiver and running back, Aaron Robertson, due to an ankle injury. The absence of their key player clearly had an effect on the team, as they lost 21-44. Quarterback Dawson threw a touchdown to senior wide receiver, Aaron Korik ’19, and running back Clifton ran for two touchdowns. The Lions had two touchdowns called back, and a play at the end of the half that was inches away from the goal line. However, their defense did take a large hit without Robertson at line- backer, and their secondary let up coverage over the top, having a bad pursuit.