Football Recap: Long Branch Starts Season with Defeat on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 2, 2024, 10:08pm

Football Recap: Long Branch Green Wave vs. Holmdel Hornets

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Long Branch had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell to the Holmdel Hornets 38-32.

Jack Cannon had an outrageously good game for Holmdel as he rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 112 yards on only ten passes. Cannon's longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Long Branch will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson Memorial on Friday. Long Branch will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Holmdel, they will venture away from home to challenge Ocean Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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