Football Recap: Brick Township's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

James Hirtes

Rushing Touchdowns

10/24/25 vs Manchester Township	3
09/05/25 vs Long Branch	3
08/28/25 vs Woodbury	3
10/17/25 vs Manasquan	1

Brick Township had lost five straight headed into Friday's game, but James Hirtes didn't let it get to six. The Green Dragons blew past the Manchester Township Hawks 43-0 on Friday for which the team can thank Hirtes, who rushed for 93 yards and three TDs on only 12 carries, and also threw for 96 yards and one touchdown while completing 85.7% of his passes. He is becoming a predictor of Brick Township's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-5 when he doesn't).

Brick Township didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Germaine Rice Jr and Romeo Cevallos.

Brick Township's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Manchester Township, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Brick Township will challenge Pinelands Regional at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so the Green Dragons' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Manchester Township, they will take on J.P. Stevens at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Manchester Township will be up against J.P. Stevens' rather soft defense (which has allowed 44.44 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.