Football Recap: Wantagh Warriors vs. Plainedge Red Devils
Wantagh extended their postseason success on Friday against Plainedge. They blew past the Plainedge Red Devils 48-21. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by 27 points or more this season.
Dylan Martini was his usual excellent self, rushing for 237 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another back making a difference was John Gendels, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Wantagh was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win (which was Wantagh's sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.3 points. As for Plainedge, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-2 record.
Wantagh is on the road again on Friday to play Bayport-Blue Point. Bayport-Blue Point will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Wantagh surely won't give up without a fight. Plainedge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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