Football Recap: Becton Comes Up Short

Becton had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it six. They lost 27-6 to the Butler Bulldogs. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 28-13 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Butler, their record now sits at 1-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 91st, while Becton is ranked 244th).

Butler's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from David Smith, who rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 91 yards and one TD. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Smith a new career-high. Butler also got a significant boost from Yadi Perez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 100 yards.

Becton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 41-0 victory against Elmwood Park on the 12th. As for Butler, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 28-14 win against Hawthorne on the 12th.