Berlin football opens season with 42-14 victory over East Hartford

Berlin opened its 2026 football season with a 42-14 victory against East Hartford on Friday night. The defending Class M champions relied on a dominant ground attack, racking up 327 rushing yards despite replacing 19 starters from last year's undefeated roster. Brandon Sadowski led the effort with 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. Gamaliel Ayizano added a 64-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to help Berlin build a 22-8 halftime lead. East Hartford struggled to contain the double-wing offense throughout the contest, despite a touchdown run and a touchdown pass from quarterback Anthony Caravallo. The win marks a successful debut for Berlin, while East Hartford falls to 0-1 on the season.

• 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Berlin football's ground game powers defending Class M champions past East Hartford