It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Phillipsburg had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Ramapo Raiders 35-6. The result was nothing new for the Stateliners, who have now won eight matchups by 27 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Jett Genovese, who rushed for 149 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries. Those 149 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Phillipsburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Ramapo lost, don't look at Liam Hayward. Despite the final result, he rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Hayward's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
The win (which was Phillipsburg's ninth in a row) raised their record to 12-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.2 points per game. As for Ramapo, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4.
Phillipsburg will square off against Easton Area at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Phillipsburg is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. Ramapo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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