The Van Vleck Leopards celebrated Homecoming in a big way with a convincing 54-29 victory over the Danbury Panthers last Friday night.
With the win, Van Vleck goes to 1-3 on the season, but more importantly, 1-0 in District play.
The Leopard offense came out hot to begin the game, as Van Vleck would score on their first offensive possession of the night.
Senior running back Sam Bree led the charge, popping off runs of 17, 16, and 6 yards to move the Leopards down to the Danbury 9-yard line.
Two plays later, Van Vleck quarterback Payton Brown connected with Bryson Blackmon in the left flat for the touchdown.
Hayden Pena booted the extra point through giving the Leopards the 7-0 lead with 8:39 left in the first quarter.
After a Danbury punt, the Leopards found the end zone once again.
On first down from their own 29-yard line, Sam Bree took the handoff and busted up the middle for the 71-yard score.