Colonia entered their game against Woodbridge on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Colonia Patriots fell just short of the Woodbridge Barrons by a score of 42-39. One positive for the Patriots, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Colonia's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Chiera, who threw for 271 yards and four touchdowns. Nygel Hill was Chiera's top target, picking up 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Colonia wouldn't let Woodbridge keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Colonia can thank Derrick Pettus and Nicolas Straile for forcing both of them. Pettus also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
It was another big night for Jahmir Beal, who rushed for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries for Woodbridge. With that strong performance, Beal is now averaging an impressive 116.5 rushing yards per game. Bryan Anderson was another key player, picking up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Colonia fell to 3-1. As for Woodbridge, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Colonia will be playing at home against Perth Amboy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Colonia is facing Perth Amboy at the right time seeing as Perth Amboy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Woodbridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Linden at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Woodbridge will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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