COLLEGE FOOTBALL: WAVERLY GRAD WATSON HAS TWO CATCHES IN UCONN'S LOSS TO N.C. (2026-11-09)

Valley Sports Report
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Waverly grad Xavier Watson, a sophomore on the Division I UConn football team, had two catches in the Huskies' 38-21 loss to North Carolina here Saturday in non-league football action in front of 36,901 fans at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

Watson, a 6-4, 243-pound tight end, matched a career-high with two catches, which were good for 35 yards, including a career-best 28-yard grab.

On the season, Watson has 11 receptions for 153 yards, and one TD.

UConn, now 4-5, returns to league play Saturday when it hosts James Madison.

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IN PHOTO: Xavier Watson.