By D.M.Livingston|Published Dec 4, 2025

Waterbury-The WCA Spartans’ 20205 football season has come to a close after a tough quarterfinal loss to powerhouse St. Joseph, but the journey to get there told the story of one of the most resilient and electrifying teams in Waterbury.

The Spartans finished the season 7–4, delivering signature wins, dramatic finishes, and a level of competitiveness that further cements WCA as one of the city’s rising athletic programs.

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A Strong Start: Setting the Tone

WCA opened the season on the road and immediately made noise with back-to-back decisive wins:

• W 12–6 at Stonington (9/12)
• W 34–6 at Crosby (9/20)

The Spartans’ defense came out dominant, allowing just 12 points across the first two contests.

They followed that with one of the program’s biggest wins yet:

• W 28–25 vs. Ansonia (9/27) — a statement victory over a perennial state contender.

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Midseason Momentum & Signature Moments

WCA kept rolling into October:

• W 47–19 vs. Kennedy (10/3)
• W 20–17 (OT) at Naugatuck (10/10) — an instant-classic battle, where the Spartans showed championship-level poise on the road.

After a bye week, they continued their dominance:

• W 34–0 at St. Paul (10/25)

At 6–0 in the NVL, WCA sat among the league’s elite and looked poised for a deep postseason run.

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The Late-Season Gauntlet

The Spartans then entered their toughest stretch of the year, facing three playoff-caliber opponents in a row.

Despite fighting to the final whistle, WCA suffered three straight narrow defeats:

• L 19–15 vs. Holy Cross (10/31)
• L 16–12 vs. GNHHS CO-OP (11/8)
• L 25–24 at Seymour (11/14)

Each game was within a single score — a testament to how competitive and battle-tested this group became.

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Thanksgiving Redemption

The Spartans ended the regular season on a high note:

• W 40–0 vs. Wilby (11/25)

A dominant performance that secured their postseason berth and restored momentum heading into states.

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State Quarterfinals: A Tough End to a Strong Campaign

Traveling to St. Joseph on December 3rd, WCA ran into one of the strongest programs in Connecticut:

• L 37–0 at St. Joseph (12/3)

The Spartans fought hard, but St. Joseph’s depth and execution proved too much. Still, the appearance marked another step forward for WCA — a young program now consistently competing on the state stage.

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A Season to Build On

The 2024 season showcased:

• A top-tier defense that kept WCA in every major game.
• Breakthrough victories over Ansonia, Naugatuck, and multiple NVL rivals.
• Resilience through adversity in one of the toughest November stretches in the state.
• A playoff berth that adds to the growing legacy of the Spartans’ football program.

WCA has firmly established itself as a rising force not just in Waterbury, but statewide. With the foundation built this year, the future of Spartans football is bright.

The Waterbury Times will continue to follow WCA athletics as the Spartans prepare for the Basketball 2025 campaign.

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