Holy Cross football secures first win over Ansonia since 2009
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Holy Cross defeated Ansonia 48-37 at Municipal Stadium on October 9, ending a winless streak against the Chargers since 2009. Nate Craft led the Crusaders with four touchdowns, including a key 65-yard run on the first play. The game featured multiple lead changes, but Holy Cross maintained the advantage late in the contest. Both teams head into the Naugatuck Valley League's bye week with records of 4-1.
- •Holy Cross improved to 4-1; Ansonia suffers first loss of the season.
- •Nate Craft's four touchdowns included a 65-yard run on the game's first play.
- •Brady Lombardo contributed multiple touchdown passes despite being injured during the game.
- •Ansonia's Tymir Taylor scored three touchdowns, including a kickoff return after halftime.
- •Holy Cross ended a series of close losses to Ansonia over the past few years.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Holy Cross football beats Ansonia for 1st time since 2009 on Nate Craft's 4-touchdown night
"The Crusaders improved to 4-1, while the Chargers suffered their first loss of the season.
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