Stryker erases deficit to edge Southington in close finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Stryker overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Southington Chalker 24-22 in Week 1 of 8-man high school football. Southington senior Vince Delvecchio shined with three first-half touchdowns, giving the Wildcats a 22-6 lead at the break. Stryker rallied in the second half, scoring twice in the fourth quarter, including a decisive touchdown with 5:58 remaining. They will face Windham on the road next week, while Southington seeks their first win against Windham as well.
- •Stryker trailed 22-6 at halftime.
- •Vince Delvecchio scored three touchdowns for Southington.
- •Stryker scored 18 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Cody Stewart threw three touchdown passes for Stryker.
- •Southington will travel to Windham for their next game.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Stryker stuns Southington despite Delvecchio’s 3 TDs
"Southington senior Vince Delvecchio scored three total touchdowns (kick return, rushing, receiving) in the first half as the Wildcats took a 22-6 lead.
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