Nick Coleman leads Torrington to 21-0 football win over Kennedy

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Nick Coleman leads Torrington to 21-0 football win over Kennedy
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Torrington opened its football season with a 21-0 victory over Kennedy on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Senior tailback Nick Coleman paced the Raiders' single-wing offense, carrying the ball 21 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns. Coleman also completed the team's only pass attempt for 11 yards and recorded a fumble recovery. Sophomore Kevin Leavitt contributed 58 rushing yards on 11 carries while anchoring the team's blocking scheme. Despite 11 penalties, the Torrington rushing attack accumulated 252 total yards on the ground. Kennedy head coach Chris Sarlo noted that his team struggled against the Raiders' sustained rushing game while missing several starters due to an administrative decision.

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  • Nick Coleman scored three rushing touchdowns and accounted for 160 yards on the ground.
  • Torrington finished with 252 total rushing yards in the season opener.
  • The Raiders' 11 penalties included multiple false start infractions.
  • Kennedy played with a depleted roster following an administrative decision that affected several starters.
  • Torrington held a 14-0 lead by halftime and added a final score in the second half.
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  • 3:22 AMYahoo SportsTorrington football's single-wing attack, led by Nick Coleman and Kevin Leavitt, rolls past Kennedy
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Coleman rushed for three touchdowns, while Leavitt helped lead a physical Torrington rushing attack in the Raiders' season-opening win.

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