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Waterford wins "Battle of the Bay" in overtime against East Lyme

Image No. 1 | Waterford players celebrate on the field after defeating East Lyme in overtime in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford players celebrate on the field after defeating East Lyme in overtime in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 2 | East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) bursts through the Waterford line in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) bursts through the Waterford line in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 3 | Waterford and East Lyme captains gather at midfield for the coin toss before facing off in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the

Waterford and East Lyme captains gather at midfield for the coin toss before facing off in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the "Battle of the Bay". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 4 | Waterford defenders swarm East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford defenders swarm East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 5 | East Lyme's Cameron Hart lunges over the line for the opening touchdown against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Cameron Hart lunges over the line for the opening touchdown against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 6 | East Lyme's Cameron Hart celebrates scoring the opening touchdown against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Cameron Hart celebrates scoring the opening touchdown against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 7 | Waterford's Michael Vincent (1) skirts the sideline on his way to a touchdown with East Lyme's Mason Senkow in pursuit in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Michael Vincent (1) skirts the sideline on his way to a touchdown with East Lyme's Mason Senkow in pursuit in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 8 | Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44), Matt Sanford (8), and Ethan Welch (50) tackle East Lyme's Blane Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44), Matt Sanford (8), and Ethan Welch (50) tackle East Lyme's Blane Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 9 | East Lyme's Cameron Hart tries to dodge Waterford's Matthew Olbrys (54) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Cameron Hart tries to dodge Waterford's Matthew Olbrys (54) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 10 | East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) can't make the catch in the end zone with Waterford's Trey Brennan defending in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) can't make the catch in the end zone with Waterford's Trey Brennan defending in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 11 | Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44) breaks loose for a long gain with East Lyme's Mason Senkow (1) and William Anglin (12) in pursuit in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44) breaks loose for a long gain with East Lyme's Mason Senkow (1) and William Anglin (12) in pursuit in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 12 | Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44) sheds the tackle of East Lyme's Idris Gassar (11) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44) sheds the tackle of East Lyme's Idris Gassar (11) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 13 | East Lyme's Cameron Hart (19) uses his forearm to try and break the tackle from Waterford's Ethan Welch (50) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Cameron Hart (19) uses his forearm to try and break the tackle from Waterford's Ethan Welch (50) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 14 | East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) shrugs off the tackle of Waterford's Matt Sanford (8) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) shrugs off the tackle of Waterford's Matt Sanford (8) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 15 | Waterford's Trey Brennan (4) commits the pass interference defending East Lyme's Cameron Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Trey Brennan (4) commits the pass interference defending East Lyme's Cameron Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 16 | East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) breaks away from Waterford's Christian Hightower for a touchdown in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) breaks away from Waterford's Christian Hightower for a touchdown in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 17 | Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) tries to outrace East Lyme's Hunter Lewis (15) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) tries to outrace East Lyme's Hunter Lewis (15) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 18 | Waterford East Lyme head coach Rudy Bagos huddles some of his defenders during a Waterford timeout in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford East Lyme head coach Rudy Bagos huddles some of his defenders during a Waterford timeout in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 19 | Waterford's Ryan Bakken (6) looks for running room against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Ryan Bakken (6) looks for running room against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 20 | East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) and Owen Robbins (2) celebrate a touchdown against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) and Owen Robbins (2) celebrate a touchdown against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 21 | Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) and East Lyme's Matthew Oregice (7) vie for a loose ball in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) and East Lyme's Matthew Oregice (7) vie for a loose ball in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 22 | Waterford's Matthew Olbrys (54) tries to stop East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Matthew Olbrys (54) tries to stop East Lyme's Scott Galbo (40) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 23 | Waterford's Aidan Hanson (56) sacks East Lyme quarterback Noah Perry (4) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Aidan Hanson (56) sacks East Lyme quarterback Noah Perry (4) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 24 | East Lyme's TJ Horner forces the fumble as the tackles Waterford's Christian Hightower in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's TJ Horner forces the fumble as the tackles Waterford's Christian Hightower in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 25 | East Lyme's Noah Perry looks downfield against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Noah Perry looks downfield against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 26 | Waterford's Luke Sokolski (42) tries to strip the ball from East Lyme's Blane Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Luke Sokolski (42) tries to strip the ball from East Lyme's Blane Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 27 | Waterford's Jeremiah Harshberger (53) shoves East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) out of bounds in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jeremiah Harshberger (53) shoves East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) out of bounds in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 28 | East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) pushes into the end zone through the Waterford line to take the fourth quarter lead in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Blane Hart (10) pushes into the end zone through the Waterford line to take the fourth quarter lead in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 29 | East Lyme head coach Rudy Bagos, center, congratulates Owen Robbins (2) and Noah Perry after the Vikings took the lead in the fourth quarter against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme head coach Rudy Bagos, center, congratulates Owen Robbins (2) and Noah Perry after the Vikings took the lead in the fourth quarter against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 30 | Waterford's Sam Menders comes down in bounds with a last minute touchdown with East Lyme's Owen Robbins defending in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Sam Menders comes down in bounds with a last minute touchdown with East Lyme's Owen Robbins defending in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 31 | Waterford's Michael Vincent (1) skirts the sideline on his way to a touchdown with East Lyme's Mason Senkow in pursuit in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Michael Vincent (1) skirts the sideline on his way to a touchdown with East Lyme's Mason Senkow in pursuit in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 32 | East Lyme's Collin Marvin (5) and Joshua Morton, right, upend Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Collin Marvin (5) and Joshua Morton, right, upend Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 33 | Waterford's Jose Rosario-Gonzalez (78) tries to stop East Lyme's Cameron Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jose Rosario-Gonzalez (78) tries to stop East Lyme's Cameron Hart in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 34 | East Lyme's Cameron Hart (19) breaks through the Waterford defense on his way to a touchdown in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Cameron Hart (19) breaks through the Waterford defense on his way to a touchdown in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 35 | The Waterford sideline erupts in cheers as Sam Menders makes a touchdown catch in the closing seconds of regulation against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

The Waterford sideline erupts in cheers as Sam Menders makes a touchdown catch in the closing seconds of regulation against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 36 | Waterford's Michael Vincent can't reach a touchdown pass from Ryan Bakken with East Lyme's Blane Hart in pursuit during Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Michael Vincent can't reach a touchdown pass from Ryan Bakken with East Lyme's Blane Hart in pursuit during Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 37 | East Lyme head coach Rudy Bagos and his assistants watch the game against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme head coach Rudy Bagos and his assistants watch the game against Waterford in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 38 | Waterford's Ryan Bakken sneaks the two-point conversion over the line to tie the game at 28 against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Ryan Bakken sneaks the two-point conversion over the line to tie the game at 28 against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 39 | Waterford's Sam Menders tries to escape East Lyme's William Anglin (12) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Sam Menders tries to escape East Lyme's William Anglin (12) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 40 | Waterford's Ethan Welch (50, center) feels the pressure from East Lyme's Joshua Morton (69) while trying to stop Cameron Hart (19) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Ethan Welch (50, center) feels the pressure from East Lyme's Joshua Morton (69) while trying to stop Cameron Hart (19) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 41 | Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) fights his way around East Lyme's Joshua Morton (69) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Christian Hightower (7) fights his way around East Lyme's Joshua Morton (69) in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 42 | East Lyme's Owen Robbins (2) catches a touchdown in overtime with Waterford's Matt Sanford (8) on his back in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

East Lyme's Owen Robbins (2) catches a touchdown in overtime with Waterford's Matt Sanford (8) on his back in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 43 | Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44) falls on his own fumble ahead of East Lyme defenders during overtime of Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jackson Harshberger (44) falls on his own fumble ahead of East Lyme defenders during overtime of Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 44 | Waterford's Luke Sokolski (42) follows the lead block of Jeremiah Harshberger in overtime against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Luke Sokolski (42) follows the lead block of Jeremiah Harshberger in overtime against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 45 | Waterford's Sam Menders makes the touchdown catch in overtime with East Lyme's Owen Robbins defending in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Sam Menders makes the touchdown catch in overtime with East Lyme's Owen Robbins defending in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 46 | Waterford's Sam Menders kicks the game-winning extra point with Ryan Bakken holding against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Sam Menders kicks the game-winning extra point with Ryan Bakken holding against East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 47 | Waterford's Jeremiah Harshberger races to celebrate with head coach John Strecker after the Lancers defeated East Lyme in overtime of Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Jeremiah Harshberger races to celebrate with head coach John Strecker after the Lancers defeated East Lyme in overtime of Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 48 | Waterford's Luke Sokolski (42) celebrates the Lancers' win over East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford's Luke Sokolski (42) celebrates the Lancers' win over East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 49 | Waterford head coach John Strecker joins his team celebrating their overtime win over East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford head coach John Strecker joins his team celebrating their overtime win over East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Image No. 50 | Waterford players celebrate their overtime win over East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Waterford players celebrate their overtime win over East Lyme in Thanksgiving Day high school football action Thursday, November 28, 2019. The Lancers emerged with the 35-34 overtime win in the Battle of the Bay. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

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