{"id":38571,"date":"2026-08-22T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=38571"},"modified":"2026-08-22T15:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:06:17","slug":"patriots-confidence-grows-with-taylor-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/22\/patriots-confidence-grows-with-taylor-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots confidence grows with Taylor debut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FLATROCK &#8211; A lot of questions remained after a long preseason and the opening scrimmage against Bishop Luers for coach Jeremy Hullinger&#8217;s Heritage team heading into Week One. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image0-17.jpeg?resize=640%2C454&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image0-17.jpeg?resize=1024%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image0-17.jpeg?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image0-17.jpeg?resize=768%2C545&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image0-17.jpeg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/21augHER21NH2Wrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team wraps up the victory for the Patriots. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a 21-2 victory over rival New Haven at home to kick off the season, several of those questions were certainly answered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aug192026.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aug192026.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aug192026.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aug192026.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aug192026.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucas Taylor scored all three touchdowns in his football debut and the Heritage defense did not allow the New Haven offense a single point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0028-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lucas Taylor hands the ball to official Brad Weber after scoring his third touchdown of the game as Zeb Tigulis runs to the sideline for the tee. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sodahouseordering.square.site\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More impressive than anything, though, was the way the defense simply did not give up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WZBD Football - New Haven at Heritage, 8\/21\/26\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TW2uKHcmsdE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bulldogs had nine drives on offense. Seven ended on failed fourth down conversions. One ended with a Jax Litchfield strip sack and recovery and the other ended the first half (it began with only 39 seconds on the clock).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s domination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0017-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>All-conference QB Tre McCraney was forced out of the pocket often by the Heritage defensive line. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Heritage defense held the Bulldog running game in check, limiting Rodney Harden to just 53 yards (New Haven had 73 rushing yards overall) and forcing the talented Tre McCraney to throw downfield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0014-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Easton Meyer forces an incomplete pass intended for Donald Gage in the first half. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While New Haven had plenty of weapons downfield, the Heritage secondary came up with as many big plays as the Bulldog receivers did. Easton Meyer and Jaxon Feasby broke up big play after big play, winning jump balls with Donald Gage throughout the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.77631%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0004-1-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0004-1-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0004-1-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024&#038;ssl=1 1024w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1632\" data-id=\"38577\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=38577\" 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The only blemish on the scoreboard was a safety with three minutes left in the game, which only came about after Heritage had to make eight consecutive stops inside the ten because of a Patriot penalty. Heritage came up with a stop on 4th and goal from the 2, but couldn&#8217;t get it out of the end zone on the first play of the resulting home possession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0027.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Heritage head coach Jeremy Hullinger reacts to a roughing the passer call on his defense on fourth down in the red zone that handed a new set of downs to New Haven in the second half. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zeb Tigulis was calm and poised, using deception and concealing the ball well on handoffs. His 61-yard run in the second half was the biggest play of the game and he led all rushers because of it with 95 yards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC_0009.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Zeb Tigulis showed maturity and athleticism throughout the night on both sides of the ball. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taylor took the bulk of the carries and had 65 yards. 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Rodney Harden caught up to Tigulis and saved the touchdown, but it was still a 61-yard gain for the Heritage QB. 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