Hand football defeats Cheshire 38-0 in emotional matchup
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

On October 9, 2026, Hand defeated Cheshire 38-0 in a Southern Connecticut Conference game held in Madison. The game was marked by emotional tributes, including honoring Cheshire assistant coach Mike Ciotti at halftime. Hand jumped to a strong lead early, leading 17-0 by halftime, and scored 21 more points in the third quarter, while shutting out Cheshire completely. Sophomore Thomas Pshybyshefski played a key role with a touchdown reception and an interception. The victory improves Hand's record to 5-0, while Cheshire drops to 3-2.
- •Hand improves to 5-0, Cheshire falls to 3-2
- •Pshybyshefski contributes with a touchdown and an interception
- •The game featured a halftime tribute to Mike Ciotti
- •Hand led 17-0 by halftime and scored 21 points in the third quarter
- •Cheshire struggled offensively, unable to score throughout the game
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hand football shuts out Cheshire on an emotional night for both programs
"Sophomore Thomas Pshybyshefski came up with two big defensive plays to help Hand in its SCC victory.
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