Football Recap: Cherokee Chiefs vs. Millville Thunderbolts
If Cherokee was riding high fresh off their 27-0 takedown of Williamstown last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cherokee Chiefs had to suffer through a 57-14 loss at the hands of the Millville Thunderbolts. The defeat continues a trend for the Chiefs in their matchups with the Thunderbolts: they've now lost six in a row.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Millville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Robbie O'Connor, who threw for 246 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Lotzeir Brooks was O'Connor's top target, picking up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cherokee's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Millville, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cherokee will head out to face off against Winslow Township at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Winslow Township will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Cherokee surely won't give up without a fight. As for Millville, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Augustine Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Millville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.3 points per game this season.
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