Saturday just wasn't the day for Newark Collegiate Academy's offense. They took a blow against the Verona Hillbillies on Saturday, falling 34-0. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Hillbillies recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Verona got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was John McEnerney out in front who threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. The Hillbillies' leading receiver Anthony Palma was McEnerney's top target yet again, picking up 109 receiving yards and one score.
Newark Collegiate Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Verona, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark Collegiate Academy will welcome Cedar Grove at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cedar Grove will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Newark Collegiate Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Verona, they will face off against Newark Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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