Football Preview: Elizabeth Minutemen vs. Watchung Hills Regional Warriors
The Elizabeth Minutemen will square off against the Watchung Hills Regional Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Watchung Hills Regional took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Elizabeth, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Elizabeth finally turned things around against Morristown on Thursday. They skirted past the Colonials 26-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Minutemen have posted since October 6, 2023.
Elizabeth's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Arique Fleming led the charge by rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Yvonsky Joseph Desir, who rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, Watchung Hills Regional entered their game against Rahway on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Watchung Hills Regional fell to Rahway 14-10. Having soared to a lofty 33 points in the game before, the Warriors couldn't push the score so high this time.
Elizabeth's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Watchung Hills Regional, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Elizabeth came up short against Watchung Hills Regional in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 20-13. Can Elizabeth avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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