Metuchen never let their opponents score on Saturday. They blew past the Highland Park Owls 29-0 at home. The Bulldogs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Owls, too.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Evan Toth and he. Toth rushed for 125 yards on only 14 carries while he rushed for 125 yards on only 14 carries. Josiah Bourne's longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Metuchen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
One reason for the win was Metuchen's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 4.5 sacks. Kyle Johnston was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself. Those three sacks set a new season-high mark for him.
Metuchen's record now sits at 4-2. As for Highland Park, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Metuchen will venture away from home to face off against J.P. Stevens at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Metuchen is facing J.P. Stevens at the right time seeing as J.P. Stevens is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Highland Park, they are taking a road trip to take on Roselle Park on Friday. Highland Park's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Roselle Park's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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