The Nipmuc Warriors took on a stacked Medfield program last Saturday and ultimately could not keep pace in a 44-22 loss. Medfield jumped to a commanding 36-16 halftime lead and never looked back, using an explosive first half to build separation.
Nipmuc’s offense showed life at times. Quarterback Josh Giancola completed 17 of 23 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown, and Eben Consigli added a score to keep the Warriors in the fight. Johnny Desmond was a bright spot in the passing game, hauling in 113 receiving yards and keeping drives moving when they mattered.
Defensively, Nipmuc struggled to contain Medfield’s playmakers, and Medfield’s tempo and efficiency produced the decisive margin. Despite allowing 44 points, Nipmuc was competitive at times, but it wasn’t enough against a team that executed consistently..
Nipmuc sits at 1-2 early in the campaign after facing two of the state’s upper-echelon programs in Uxbridge and Medfield. The schedule eases a bit this weekend with a matchup against Montachusett Regional, a 0-3 Bulldogs team that should present Nipmuc an opportunity to regroup, sharpen fundamentals, and move back toward .500 play. Adjustments on both sides of the ball will be pivotal as the Warriors aim to bounce back.
