Football Recap: Winslow Township Eagles vs. Manalapan Braves
Winslow Township had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They beat the Manalapan Braves on Saturday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 49-8. The Eagles' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Winslow Township's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jalen Parker, who threw for 253 yards and five touchdowns on only 14 passes. Parker is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last seven games he's played. Nyqir Helton was in the mix too, providing Winslow Township with three touchdowns.
Winslow Township didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nakeem Powell and Helton. Another thorn in Manalapan's side was Benjamin Carter Jr, who picked up a sack and made 16 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Winslow Township pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.8 points. As for Manalapan, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-7.
Winslow Township will challenge Shawnee at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Winslow Township's defense has only allowed 6.6 points per game this season, so Shawnee's offense will have their work cut out for them. Manalapan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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