Football Recap: Hasbrouck Heights Aviators vs. Butler Bulldogs
Hasbrouck Heights has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 18 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Butler Bulldogs, falling 34-6. That makes it the first time this season the Aviators have let down their home crowd.
Dan Amendola threw for 31 yards on three of eight attempts.
Brady Shine was his top target, picking up 30 receiving yards. On the ground,
Michael Napolitano rushed for 38 yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Butler to victory, but perhaps none more so than David Smith, who threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Smith a new career-high in rushing yards. Another pass catcher making a difference was Pj Coffey, who gained 139 total yards and two touchdowns.
Hasbrouck Heights' defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Butler, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Hasbrouck Heights will face off against Secaucus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hasbrouck Heights is facing Secaucus at the right time seeing as Secaucus is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Butler, they will challenge New Milford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Butler will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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