Football Preview: Marlboro Central Dukes vs. Port Jervis Raiders
Marlboro Central hasn't had much luck against Port Jervis recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Marlboro Central Dukes will take on the Port Jervis Raiders at 1:00 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Marlboro Central: 12.1, Port Jervis: 14.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
Port Jervis is hoping to do what Highland couldn't on Friday: put an end to Marlboro Central's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Marlboro Central enjoyed a cozy 21-7 victory over Highland.
Sal Jr Montaperto was his usual excellent self, rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown. He was even better on defense, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Port Jervis was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Beacon 50-7. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won seven matchups by 32 points or more so far this season.
Carroll Dolshun and Dylan Fox were among the main playmakers for Port Jervis as the former rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries and the latter rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Dolshun also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making two total tackles. Another player making a difference was Anthony Theodore, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Port Jervis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 318 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Port Jervis wouldn't let Beacon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ben Rivera was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Port Jervis' win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Marlboro Central, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.
Saturday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Marlboro Central has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 175.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Port Jervis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 244.2. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Marlboro Central ended up a good deal behind Port Jervis in their previous matchup back in October, losing 28-13. Can Marlboro Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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