Shelton defeats Hillhouse in football season opener at Bowen Field

The Shelton football team secured a 30-0 win over Hillhouse on Friday night at Bowen Field in New Haven. Senior running back Cole St. Pierre led the offense early by scoring two rushing touchdowns on the team's first two possessions. Quarterback Jackson Hyner contributed to the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run and a 17-yard touchdown pass to receiver Evan Bouteiller. The Shelton defense contributed to the final score by forcing a second-half safety. Coach Mike DeFelice noted the team's strong start despite some early execution errors in the first half. This victory marks a successful beginning for a Shelton program aiming to improve upon its previous 3-7 seasons.

• 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Shelton football opens season with dominant win over Hillhouse behind St. Pierre, Hyner