The Hopatcong Chiefs will challenge Sussex County Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopatcong is looking for their season's first victory.
Hopatcong lost 42-18 to Boonton last Friday.
Meanwhile, Sussex County Tech hadn't done well against Wallkill Valley recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Sussex County Tech had just enough and edged Wallkill Valley out 35-33. The win made it back-to-back victories for Sussex County Tech.
Brian Gruber had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 235 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Gavin Mericle, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sussex County Tech was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 405 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wallkill Valley only rushed for 154.
Hopatcong's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Sussex County Tech, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Hopatcong beat Sussex County Tech 30-21 in their previous matchup back in October of 2021. Will Hopatcong repeat their success, or does Sussex County Tech have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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