Indians Football Season Ends in Madison

Following a 7-3 regular season, Newington football made the playoff for the first time since 2008.

Unfortunately, in the first round of the Class L playoff they had to play a Daniel Hand team that entered having won 34 straight games, resulting in a 52-0 loss at the Surf Club in Madison last Wednesday night.

It wrapped up a successful season for third-year head coach Jason Pace and his Indians, who had seven qualities wins, including a thrilling come-from-behind 42-35 victory over powerhouse Maloney on Oct 25.

Defensive studs and leading tackler Julian Mulero and Keenan Esau will be graduating, along with leading receivers Gunnar Johnson and Jordan Alexander. Interior force Michael Maslauskas, along with solid producers Zach Demarco and Javier Polanco will also be moving on.

Duel-threat quarterback Nick Pestrichello, who account for over 2000 yards and 19 touchdowns, will be back under center next season, along with deep threat target Austyn Howe.

​Leading rusher John Amaning Jr, who rushed for over 1000 yards and scored 10 touchdowns, will also return to the backfield in 2020.
Gabe Warren will be back to anchor the line and reliable kicker/punter AJ Ferriera will be returning for his senior season.