Two dominant backs in Sal Jr Montaperto and Elijah Epps are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Marlboro Central Dukes will head out to face off against the Beacon Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Marlboro Central: 13.4, Beacon: 10.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
Marlboro Central's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Saturday's struggle, when Burke Catholic offense got past them. Marlboro Central was dealt a 40-7 loss at the hands of Burke Catholic on Saturday. The matchup marked the Dukes' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Beacon had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Indians 58-0 at home. That looming 58-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Beacon found their leader in underclassman Epps, who picked up 95 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Beacon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jaden Jones, Quincy Owens, and Cashmier Jackson picked up one apiece.
Marlboro Central's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2. As for Beacon, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
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