DALTON, Mass. – The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires defeated Dalton in the Senior Division Championship Game of the Berkshire County Youth Football League, 30-0, on Sunday.

 

It was an unusual start for both teams, as the Pittsfield squad opened with a dominant defensive stand, forcing Dalton to punt after three consecutive plays for a loss. The Bulldogs didn’t help their cause early, turning the ball over on each of their first two drives. In between those turnovers, Dalton also fumbled, resulting in three straight possessions ending with fumbles.

 

The Boys and Girls Club eventually settled in and struck first with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Messiah Grandson to Xavier Barbarotta. After that opening score, the Bulldogs’ offense came alive. Barbarotta added a second touchdown on a 1-yard run and went on to account for all four of his team’s touchdowns, three through the air and one on the ground.

 

The Boys and Girls Club took a 22-0 lead into halftime and, after a quick score to open the third quarter from the Grandson-to-Barbarotta duo, they cruised to an easy 30-0 victory to claim the Seniors Championship. This marked the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires’ 15th consecutive win, dating back to last year’s title team.