Football defeats Bates on homecoming weekend
The Middlebury football team secured a 34-16 victory over the Bates Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on homecoming weekend.
The win marked their 50th in the matchup, which was first contested in 1948, improving their all-time record to 50-15-3.
“definitely put a chip on our shoulder, because that isn’t something this program is used to,”
said Shane Johnson ’26, referencing the team's three straight losses prior to the game.
After trailing 7-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Middlebury offense scored 24 points to Bates' three over the next half hour of play.
- The team showed resiliency after recent losses.
- The coaching staff contributed to the team's success.
Author's summary: Middlebury football wins 34-16 against Bates.
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