Football Preview: Johnson Crusaders vs. Metuchen Bulldogs
Johnson has gone 5-0 against Metuchen recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Johnson Crusaders will venture away from home to face off against the Metuchen Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Johnson will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Johnson humbled Abraham Clark with a 35-8 victory. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 139th, while the Rams are ranked 290th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Metuchen fell victim to New Providence and their airtight defense last Thursday. They lost 22-0 to the Pioneers. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Johnson's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Metuchen, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Johnson took their victory against Metuchen in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 35-11. Will Johnson repeat their success, or does Metuchen have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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