Friday just wasn't the day for Howell's offense. They took a 13-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Manalapan Braves on Friday. The Rebels just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Connor Acker threw for 96 yards on nine of 23 attempts. Josh Krutyansky was his top target, picking up 55 receiving yards.
Howell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Manalapan, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howell will host Freehold Township at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rebels will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Manalapan, they will be playing at home against St. John-Vianney at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Braves' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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