The East Haven Yellowjackets (0-1) look to rebound at home as they host the North Branford Thunderbirds (0-0) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:15 PM. The game will be played at East Haven High School in East Haven, CT, where the Yellowjackets aim to bounce back after a tough opening loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: North Branford Thunderbirds @ East Haven Yellowjackets
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:15 PM
○ Location: East Haven High School, East Haven, CT
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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North Branford Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds kick off their 2025 season on the road with a chance to test their depth and execution against a Yellowjackets team already one week into competition. With a strong defensive identity and solid playmakers, North Branford is eager to start fast.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,409
○ State Rank (CT): #85
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Establish early momentum with defensive stops and capitalize on East Haven’s turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Ryan Carlson – QB
○ Jake D’Amico – RB
○ Tyler Reed – WR
○ Michael Rossi – LB
○ Anthony Giordano – DB
○ Lucas Morgan – OL
○ Jason Ramirez – DL
○ Dominic Esposito – WR
○ Brian Sullivan – LB
○ Ethan Morales – DB
East Haven Yellowjackets
After dropping their opener, East Haven looks to bounce back in front of their home crowd. The Yellowjackets’ ability to limit big plays on defense and find consistency on offense will be critical to turning things around.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #11,216
○ State Rank (CT): #114
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Key to Win: Clean up mistakes from Week 1, control possession, and finish drives in the red zone.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Rivera – QB
○ Jordan Colon – RB
○ Carlos Hernandez – WR
○ Daniel Ortiz – WR/DB
○ Giovanni DeLuca – LB
○ Christian Torres – DB
○ Anthony Ruggiero – OL
○ Isaiah Brown – DL
○ Mason Alvarez – LB
○ Steven Martinez – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford | 9,409 | 85 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| East Haven | 11,216 | 114 | 15 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 6 | 43 |
