Football Preview: Perth Amboy Panthers vs. Colonia Patriots
Perth Amboy hasn't had much luck against Colonia recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Perth Amboy Panthers will take on the Colonia Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Perth Amboy's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Plainfield on Friday. They were outmatched by the Cardinals on the road and fell 41-0. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Colonia's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They fell just short of Woodbridge by a score of 42-39. That makes it the first time this season the Patriots have let down their home crowd.
Despite their defeat, Colonia saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dylan Chiera, who threw for 271 yards and four touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Nygel Hill was Chiera's top target, picking up 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perth Amboy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Colonia, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Perth Amboy came up short against Colonia in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 35-23. Thankfully for Perth Amboy, Jaeden Jones (who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 132 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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