Bristol Eastern vs Platt (Connecticut) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Platt Panthers (Meriden, CT) host the Bristol Eastern Lancers (Bristol, CT) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Falcon Field. Both teams kick off their 2025 seasons with hopes of starting strong under the lights.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Bristol Eastern (CT) @ Platt (CT)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Falcon Field, Meriden, CT
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Bristol Eastern Lancers

The Lancers enter the season ranked #89 in Connecticut and #13 in their class. Bristol Eastern will look to lean on a physical run game and solid defense to open their season with a road win.

○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,557
○ State Rank (CT): #89
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with a strong ground attack and minimize big plays allowed.

Main Squad:
○ Ryan O’Donnell – QB
○ Jack Connors – RB
○ Liam Hayes – WR
○ Patrick Murphy – LB
○ Sean Donnelly – DB
○ Brendan O’Leary – WR
○ Kevin Walsh – OL
○ Aidan Flaherty – DL
○ Colin Reilly – TE
○ Owen Callahan – CB

Platt Panthers

Platt begins 2025 ranked #40 in Connecticut and #9 in their class. With home field at Falcon Field, the Panthers aim to kick off their season with a statement victory behind a versatile offense.

○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,186
○ State Rank (CT): #40
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Key to Win: Use offensive versatility to spread out Bristol Eastern’s defense and control momentum.

Main Squad:
○ Jason Rivera – QB
○ Ethan Santiago – RB
○ Tyler McCarthy – WR
○ Michael DeLuca – LB
○ Dominic Cruz – DB
○ Anthony Marino – WR
○ Logan Torres – OL
○ Matthew Caruso – DL
○ Nathan Silva – TE
○ Gabriel Ortiz – CB

Rankings & Records

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