Football Recap: East Rutherford Cavaliers vs. Polk County Wolverines
East Rutherford won the last time they faced Polk County and Brandon Pinkerton did his part to make sure it happened again. The East Rutherford Cavaliers claimed a resounding 49-6 victory over the Polk County Wolverines thanks in part to Pinkerton, who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making six total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Jason Arrowood was another key player, forcing a fumble, making six total tackles (1.5 for loss), and defending three passes. He has been hot , having posted six or more total tackles the last five times he's played.
East Rutherford wouldn't let Polk County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Pinkerton, Cj Jackson, and Arrowood picked up one apiece.
East Rutherford now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Polk County, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Rutherford will host R-S Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. East Rutherford is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. As for Polk County, they will welcome Brevard at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Brevard will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Polk County surely won't give up without a fight.
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