Westfield had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Phillipsburg Stateliners on the road and fell 44-17. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Stateliners are ranked 16th).
Leading Phillipsburg to victory were Sam Dech and Jett Genovese. Dech rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Genovese threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Dech's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Westfield will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Elizabeth at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Phillipsburg, they will welcome Hunterdon Central on Friday.
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