Football Recap: Andrew Avent Leads Rahway to Victory over Perth Amboy

By Team Reports Sep 14, 2024, 6:59am

Football Recap: Rahway Indians vs. Perth Amboy Panthers

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Rahway put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Perth Amboy Panthers with a sharp 28-7 win. Fans of the Indians have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.

Andrew Avent was a one-man wrecking crew for Rahway as he rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Avent is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 125 every time he's taken the field this season.

Rahway was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 172 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.

On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Rahway's defense and their four sacks. Perth Amboy's QB won't forget Donea Fish anytime soon given he sacked him twice.

Rahway's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0. As for Perth Amboy, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rahway will venture away from home to face off against Somerville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Perth Amboy, they will head out on the road to take on Plainfield on Friday.

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