Football Recap: Old Bridge Knights vs. East Brunswick Bears
Old Bridge won the last time they faced East Brunswick, and things went their way on Friday too. Everything went the Old Bridge Knights' way against the East Brunswick Bears as the Old Bridge Knights made off with a 31-7 win. The contest marked the Knights' most dominant victory of the season.
Brody Nugent continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 110 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 71 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season. Old Bridge also got a significant boost from Jeremiah Dixon, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 104 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Old Bridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Old Bridge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Munvy Francois and Kevin Kasper.
Old Bridge now has a winning record of 3-2. As for East Brunswick, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Old Bridge will venture away from home to challenge Morristown at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Old Bridge is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for East Brunswick, they will head out to face off against Hunterdon Central at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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