New Jersey High School Football - Elizabeth held off by Hunterdon Central
September 9, 2022: Flemington, NJ 08822 Hunterdon Central Red Devils (Flemington, NJ) fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team nip the visiting Elizabeth Minutemen (Elizabeth, NJ), 28-21 in a non-league test.
With the triumph, Hunterdon Central improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Red Devils host Bridgewater-Raritan (Bridgewater, NJ) to play the Panthers in a Big Central - American Silver battle on Friday, September 16. The Panthers go into the battle with a record of 1-2. Bridgewater-Raritan lost 17-6 in their recent league battle against Hillsborough (Hillsborough, NJ)
Coming up next, the Minutemen play the Westfield Blue Devils (Westfield, NJ) in a Big Central - American Gold battle, on Friday, September 16. Elizabeth will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record. The Blue Devils go into the battle with a 1-1 record after their 21-14 league win over Union (Union, NJ).
First Quarter
ELIZ--Vito Tropeano 1 run (Luis Beltran kick), 2:01
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:39 -- Elizabeth leads, 7-0
Second Quarter
HUNT--Michael Carbo 6 pass from R.J. Hart (Brian Kolody kick), 4:38
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:14 -- Game tied, 7-7
Third Quarter
ELIZ--Leoncio Remigio 19 pass from Josh Penick (Luis Beltran kick), 8:34
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:26 -- Elizabeth leads, 14-7
HUNT--R.J. Hart 1 run (Brian Kolody kick), 6:12
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:22 -- Game tied, 14-14
HUNT--Joey Valentino 50 pass from R.J. Hart (Brian Kolody kick), 0:27
4 plays, 59 yards, 2:26 -- Hunterdon Central leads, 21-14
Fourth Quarter
ELIZ--Vito Tropeano 12 run (Luis Beltran kick), 2:26
5 plays, 53 yards, 1:21 -- Game tied, 21-21
HUNT--Trevor Fisch 58 pass from R.J. Hart (Brian Kolody kick), 1:27
2 plays, 55 yards, 0:59 -- Hunterdon Central leads, 28-21
