Football Recap: Montclair Kimberley Academy Victorious

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Previous Games

09/08/25 - Home	14-13 W
09/07/24 - Away	35-19 W
09/30/23 - Away	15-38 L
10/14/22 - Away	7-36 L
10/16/21 - Home	9-35 L
+ 5 more games

Montclair Kimberley Academy was handed a 28-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They pulled ahead with a 14-13 photo finish over The Pingry School Big Blue. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

The critical scores for Montclair Kimberley Academy came from Allan Haynes and Samuel Akaho.

Montclair Kimberley Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited The Pingry School to a completion percentage of just 46.7%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Ben Safirstein and Alex Scuorzo, who each logged one passes deflected. Montclair Kimberley Academy wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.

Montclair Kimberley Academy's defense didn't let Ryan Moye., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for 5.5 sacks. Haynes refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.

The victory got Montclair Kimberley Academy back to even at 1-1. As for The Pingry School, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Montclair Kimberley Academy will face off against Morristown-Beard at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for The Pingry School, they will take on Poly Prep Country Day at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.