Friday night lights for one high school football game in Connecticut was more of a light show, complete with quiet a performance from nature.
Lightning was on the agenda for Friday’s meeting between Rockville (Vernon) at Granby (Granby). The game is supposed to be the season opener for both teams but a severe thunderstorm complete with lightning has caused an understandable delay.
And while fans will be disappointed at the delayed start to the game, they are certainly getting quite a different show. Talented photojournalist Jessica Hill, who is covering the game for the Hartford Courant, took this short video showing just a vibrant and sustained flash of lightning.
Some Friday night lights here at Granby waiting for Rockville v Granby Canton HS Football with @Courant_Sports #ciac pic.twitter.com/NTyRE4IFIQ
— Jessica Hill (@NutmegNews) September 8, 2023
Hill has also done work for the Associated Press among several other prestigious outlets.
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It is an intriguing game between these two teams, who were among the top football programs in the Pequot-Uncas conference a year ago. Granby finished an impressive 8-3 and were second in the conference.
Rockville finished third in the conference at 9-3.