Football Recap: Elizabeth Minutemen vs. Morristown Colonials
Elizabeth posted their closest win since October 6, 2023 on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Morristown Colonials , sneaking past 26-24. The victory was some much needed relief for the Minutemen as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Elizabeth to victory, but perhaps none more so than Arique Fleming, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 113 yards and a touchdown. Yvonsky Joseph Desir was in the mix too, providing Elizabeth with two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Morristown lost, don't look at Reed Donegan. Despite the final result, he rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns. Donegan's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 117 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Elizabeth's record now sits at 3-4. As for Morristown, they now also have a losing record at 3-4.
Elizabeth will welcome Watchung Hills Regional at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Watchung Hills Regional will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Elizabeth surely won't give up without a fight. As for Morristown, they are taking a road trip to challenge Morris Knolls at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Morris Knolls' favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Morristown has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
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