New Jersey High School Football - Hawthorne nipped by New Milford
September 9, 2016: Hawthorne, NJ 07506 The New Milford Knights held off the host Hawthorne Bears football team by a count of 21-14 in Friday's league outing.
With the win, New Milford upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Knights host Queen of Peace (North Arlington, NJ) to encounter the Golden Griffins in a North Jersey - Liberty outing on Friday, September 23. The Golden Griffins go into the outing with a record of 0-1.
With the loss, Hawthorne moves to 0-1 on the season. The Bears travel to Harrison (Harrison, NJ) to encounter the Blue Tide in a North Jersey - Liberty outing on Friday, September 16. The Blue Tide go into the outing with a record of 0-0.
First Quarter
NM (4:36) - Christian Correa 27 RUN (kick failed)
Haw (4:23) - Parish Hopper 85 KO RET (Chris Wojtecki kick)
Second Quarter
NM (4:52) - Correa 4 RUN (Matt McElroy PASS from Ryan Picinic)
NM (1:36) - Correa 1 RUN (Brian Johnson kick)
Third Quarter
Haw (:31) - Andre Jackson 6 RUN (Wojtecki kick)