Football Recap: Governor Livingston Highlanders vs. Bernards Mountaineers
A win for Governor Livingston just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Bernards Mountaineers, falling 34-7. The Highlanders have struggled against the Mountaineers recently, as their game on Saturday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Bernards found their leader in underclassman Nolan Walsh, who threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Jack Morra, who picked up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Governor Livingston's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Bernards, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Governor Livingston will head out to challenge New Brunswick at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Brunswick is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats at home, meaning Governor Livingston will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bernards, they will venture away from home to square off against Carteret at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bernards' defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Carteret's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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