Lacey Township had lost eight straight headed into Friday's game, but Joey Davis didn't let it get to eight. The Lacey Township Lions secured a 28-24 W over the Toms River East Raiders on Friday thanks in part to Davis, who rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 47 receiving yards. Those 194 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Davis was just one part of a punishing run game: Lacey Township was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Lacey Township's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Toms River East, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on Colts Neck at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lacey Township is facing Colts Neck at the right time seeing as Colts Neck is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Toms River East, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Liberty at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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