Rahway and Cranford are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2016, but not for long. The Rahway Indians will host the Cranford Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Rahway: 13.2, Cranford: 13.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
Rahway took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They put the hurt on North Hunterdon with a sharp 28-6 win. Considering the Indians have won four matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jyvon Cooper and he. Cooper rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on only six carries while he rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Ziare Fields got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Rahway was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 38 points the game before, Cranford was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They received a blow as they fell 21-7 to Summit. The match was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Cougars couldn't quite close it out.
Rahway pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Cranford, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Rahway ended up a good deal behind Cranford in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 25-6. Will Rahway have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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