WALPOLE — A yr in the past, Natick beat Walpole in additional time in a sport that left a nasty style within the mouths of the latter. So a lot in order that Walpole coach Chris Sullivan felt like the higher group didn’t win.
Maybe Natick would argue with that.
But after Friday evening’s 26-0 Walpole triumph, there can be no controversy and no debate over which group is superior.
The host Timberwolves dominated from the outset, making high quality performs on offense and protection, as Walpole earned its first victory over Natick since 2014.
With the win, Walpole improves to 2-0, whereas Natick drops to 1-1.
“All week long, it was a different style of practice,” Sullivan stated. “These guys came out from Monday, from jump street, they had a plan. This was step one in their plan. Last year this game was very close, went into overtime. It was 14-7. I thought that we were the better team in that game. (Natick) got out, (the Redhawks) won. They were more veteran at the time. These guys had it in their mind that this is not going to happen, especially on their home field this year.”
Running again Andrew Falzone rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries. He additionally had an interception to cease a Natick drive within the second quarter.
Quarterback Corey Kilroy accomplished 5 of 8 passes for 134 yards and a landing, and likewise rushed for 58 yards on 12 carries. His scoring toss was a 76-yarder to Max Collins, who made two interceptions on protection, as nicely. Junior Jamal Abdal-Khalaq caught 4 passes for 58 yards, as everybody on the Timberwolves appeared to get in on the motion.
“Listen, Natick’s a hell of a team. They always are. They’re a hell of a program. They’re unbelievable,” Falzone stated. “We have a very good squad this year, and we came out and proved it. I think a lot of us felt underappreciated, and we have something to prove this year. … We have a lot of good football players on this team. Last year’s loss to them was heartbreaking, but getting a little revenge feels good.”
The good emotions had been there all sport for Walpole. Off the opening kickoff, Walpole drove 65 yards on 9 performs, as Falzone scored on a 16-yard run.
It stayed that manner till the second quarter after Walpole pressured a turnover on downs within the Timberwolves’ purple zone. To cap a nine-play, 81-yard drive, Falzone scored on a 4-yard pitch off the appropriate facet to assist make it 13-0.
Following a Collins decide, he damage Natick once more by working deep on the appropriate facet, and catching a go in stride from Kilroy. Collins raced the remainder of the best way for the 76-yard backbreaker of a landing as Walpole went into halftime with a 20-0 lead.
Falzone completed the scoring with a 6-yard run within the third quarter.
“This is a huge monkey off our back,” Sullivan stated. “Natick’s one of the best programs around. I respect the hell out of them, great coaching staff. It’s a great win for this program. I’m proud of the guys. They put in the work. I’m super happy of the outcome.”
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