The Oakcrest Falcons will face off against the Pleasantville Greyhounds at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oakcrest has given up an average of 26 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oakcrest's last matchup with Cedar Creek could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Falcons had to suffer through a 35-6 loss at the hands of the Pirates. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 179th, while the Pirates are ranked 23rd).
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four game, Pleasantville brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They took their matchup on Thursday with ease, bagging a 40-0 win over Woodstown. The Greyhounds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pleasantville's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Oakcrest, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Oakcrest couldn't quite finish off Pleasantville when the teams last played back in October of 2024 and fell 28-26. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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