Cheshire football holds off Glastonbury with blocked kicks in final seconds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Cheshire football earned a 21-20 victory over Glastonbury in a tightly contested game on September 18, 2026. The Rams maintained the lead throughout the match but sealed the win with two crucial blocked kicks in the last 1:08. Simon Levine blocked a game-tying extra point, while Evan Gonzalez blocked a 29-yard field goal attempt as time expired. Cheshire's Noel Martinez and Michael Chopak showcased strong performances, with Martinez scoring two touchdowns in the second half. Glastonbury's Matthew Cartwright threw for 224 yards and had a strong showing but could not convert in the final moments.
- •Final score: Cheshire 21, Glastonbury 20.
- •Cheshire scored three touchdowns, with Martinez contributing two in the second half.
- •Levine and Gonzalez's blocked kicks secured the victory for Cheshire.
- •Glastonbury recovered an onside kick and targeted a game-winning field goal.
- •Glastonbury's Cartwright passed for 224 yards but faced a strong Cheshire defense.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Cheshire football blocks pair of kicks in final 1:08 to hold off Glastonbury
"Simon Levine and Evan Gonzalez each blocked kicks in the final 1:08 to preserve Cheshire's win.
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