Football Preview: Manchester Township Hawks vs. Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs
The Manchester Township Hawks will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Manchester Township was able to grind out a solid victory over Barnegat, taking the game 24-12. That looming 24-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hawks yet this season.
It was another big night for Aidan Lunn, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 130 yards and a touchdown on only 11 passes. Another player making a difference was Avery Phillips, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Manchester Township's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Jaeshon Smith was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself.
Meanwhile, Rumson-Fair Haven put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 34-7 win over Middletown South. Rumson-Fair Haven's victory was all the more impressive since the Eagles were averaging only 17.6 points allowed on the season.
Manchester Township's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Rumson-Fair Haven, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
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