The matchup between Carmel and North Rockland on Saturday hardly resembled the 14-6 effort from their previous meeting. The Carmel Rams fell 37-27 to the North Rockland Raiders. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Jaquan Johnson, who rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry for North Rockland. Johnson's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. Amari Occena also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Carmel and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for North Rockland, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carmel will take on Arlington at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Rockland, they will square off against Scarsdale at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Scarsdale is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so North Rockland will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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