GNH football earns first win over Derby in high-scoring NVL game

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

GNH football earns first win over Derby in high-scoring NVL game
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Gilbert-Northwestern-Housatonic (GNH) defeated Derby 50-36 in a Naugatuck Valley League matchup on October 15, 2026, at Derby High School. GNH, led by quarterback Trevor Campbell, scored 50 points despite both teams entering the game winless. Campbell threw a 72-yard touchdown pass on the first play and finished with two rushing touchdowns. Derby briefly took the lead in the third quarter with a comeback fueled by senior quarterback Abner Barillas-Rivera, who threw three long touchdown passes. GNH pulled away in the fourth quarter with three consecutive touchdowns. The GNH victory improved their record to 1-4 while Derby remains winless at 0-4.

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  • •GNH scored 50 points, marking their first win of the season.
  • •Trevor Campbell led GNH with a 72-yard pass and two rushing touchdowns.
  • •Abner Barillas-Rivera led Derby's comeback efforts with three touchdown passes.
  • •The game featured high scoring from both teams despite their combined 0-7 record.
  • •GNH improves to 1-4; Derby falls to 0-4.
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Quarterback Trevor Campbell directed seven scoring drives to lead GNH to its first victory.

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