NORWICH - The Cyclone “B” team downed the Utica Bulldogs 26-19 at home Sunday, September 27. The win places the undefeated Cyclone “B” team in the sole possession of first place in the League.
The Cyclones found themselves down 13-0 at the end of the first quarter on returns of Cyclone fumbles. Andrew Mullen opened Cyclone scoring on a 23-yard pass from Griffin Mills in the second quarter. Michael Squires reached pay dirt from five yards, and added the point after attempt on a pass to Jaden Jenkins to tie the score at 13 at halftime.
Mullen gave the Cyclones the lead in the third on a 15-yard gallop to the end zone. A Squires to Cameron Byrne pass for the PAT gave the Cyclones a 20-13 lead. The lead was short lived as the Bulldogs returned the kickoff 63 yards for a TD to move the score to 19-20.
Good yardage by Mullen set up a 4-yard TD by Squires for the 26-19 win. Mullen led the Cyclone offense with big gains on reverses and big pass plays from Griffin Mills. Cameron Byrne and Mills rushed well also for the Cyclones.