Guilford scored a fourth quarter touchdown and kicker Adam Dear booted the extra point kick to tie the game at 20.

Hamden missed a 37-yard field goal with five seconds remaining.

Both teams played well defensively in the second half and both should be a difficult opponent for most teams this season. Hamden looked very much improved from last season, when it finished 1-9.

Quarterback Jon Criscuolo and running back Fred Turcio lead a deceptive Guilford offense.

The full game story will appear in Friday's Register as well as all other scores and area roundups.