Hackettstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell to Sussex County Tech 19-13. The Tigers lost against the in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 41-0 score last time.
Brian Gruber was a one-man wrecking crew for Sussex County Tech as he rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Hackettstown's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Sussex County Tech, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Hackettstown will head out on the road to face off against Morris Hills on Saturday. Hackettstown is facing Morris Hills at the right time seeing as Morris Hills is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Sussex County Tech, they will welcome Wallkill Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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