Football Preview: Passaic Indians vs. Clifton Mustangs
Passaic hasn't had much luck against Clifton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Passaic Indians will venture away from home to take on the Clifton Mustangs at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Passaic was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 33-29 to Franklin.
Despite the loss, Passaic got top-tier performance from Justin Griffin, who rushed for 285 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 14.3 yards per carry. Griffin was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 67 yards. Eddie Hidalgo got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Clifton, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 19-13 W over Eastside on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Passaic's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Clifton, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Passaic suffered a grim 21-0 defeat to Clifton when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Passaic avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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