Lyndhurst extended their winning streak to seven games thanks to a huge performance from Shawn Bellenger. The Lyndhurst Golden Bears blew past the Park Ridge Owls, posting a 35-6 victory thanks in part to Bellenger, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 75 yards and a touchdown. Those 114 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Another player making a difference was Abraham Martinez, who made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Martinez is crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Lyndhurst wouldn't let Park Ridge keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lyndhurst can thank Ziad Selim and Viktor Kanjuk for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Park Ridge's side was Roddy Morinho, who picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Lyndhurst was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Park Ridge only rushed for 84.
Lyndhurst's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Park Ridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lyndhurst will venture away from home to square off against Ramsey on Friday. Lyndhurst is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 39.6 points per game this season. As for Park Ridge, they will head out on the road to take on New Milford at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Park Ridge's defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so New Milford's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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