Northampton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 29-24 to the Northumberland Indians on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost seven in a row.
Tyreek Lundy had an outrageously good game for Northumberland as he rushed for 165 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine carries, and also threw for 239 yards and one touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 85 yards. Another player making a difference was Lyndon Williams, who gained 140 total yards.
Northampton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 33-14 victory against Washington on the 5th. As for Northumberland, they have also already played their next game, a 41-0 win against Middlesex on the 5th.
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