The Camden Panthers will head out to square off against the Rancocas Valley Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Camden's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Rancocas Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Camden is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Jersey's top teams: Holy Spirit, who was ranked 25th at the time (Camden was ranked 13th). The Panthers strolled past the Spartans with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-14.
Camden's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ahmad Jones, who rushed for 64 yards and one score on only nine carries, and also threw for 134 yards on eight of 13 attempts. Ibn Muhammad was in the mix as well, providing the Panthers with two TDs.
Another reason for the win was Camden's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Haleem Muhammad, Jerome Foster, and Will Crisdon, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Rancocas Valley put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Shawnee 17-14.
Rancocas Valley's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Camden, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Camden strolled past Rancocas Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a score of 44-27. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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